Back-up/neutral safety switch problems on a tilt column - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Murphy IRE · 12-21-2013, 04:03 PM

The PO installed a tilt steering column, great! God knows what vehicle it came from and he's not telling me! The problem is that stupid back up/safety switch keeps breaking. I've owned her for 4 years and I'm on the 3rd switch! I know it's a lousy cheaply made part, but this is crazy. Any suggestions would be greatly appreaciated.

**LockDoc** · 12-21-2013, 07:28 PM

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If the column is out of a van I think the NS switch has to be modified. Maybe he messed something up doing the mod. Here is a thread you can use to check the installation on yours by...

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=63328

LockDoc

Murphy IRE · 12-25-2013, 09:17 AM

Thanks, i think I'll have to modify the switch. I think it's about 1/32" too short. It works for a while and then wears down. I have to play Houdini too get the 2nd screw in. I'll wait until the weather gets warmer and attack that and the sound/insulation of the cab.

12-21-2013, 04:03 PM	#1
Murphy IRE Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: South Denver Metro, CO Posts: 385	Back-up/neutral safety switch problems on a tilt column The PO installed a tilt steering column, great! God knows what vehicle it came from and he's not telling me! The problem is that stupid back up/safety switch keeps breaking. I've owned her for 4 years and I'm on the 3rd switch! I know it's a lousy cheaply made part, but this is crazy. Any suggestions would be greatly appreaciated.

12-21-2013, 07:28 PM	#2
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,772	Re: Back-up/neutral safety switch problems on a tilt column - If the column is out of a van I think the NS switch has to be modified. Maybe he messed something up doing the mod. Here is a thread you can use to check the installation on yours by... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=63328 LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

12-25-2013, 09:17 AM	#3
Murphy IRE Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: South Denver Metro, CO Posts: 385	Re: Back-up/neutral safety switch problems on a tilt column Thanks, i think I'll have to modify the switch. I think it's about 1/32" too short. It works for a while and then wears down. I have to play Houdini too get the 2nd screw in. I'll wait until the weather gets warmer and attack that and the sound/insulation of the cab.

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