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JointTech · 02-09-2013, 10:20 PM

Got a new NSS to replace mine as the backup lights didnt work.
Plugged the backup lights into the new unit and manually moved the tang and my backup lights came on.

woot.

Now the hard part. Installing it back on the column. The new unit is a little different than the oem.

Instructions say to move the tang so the holes line up and stick a 3/32 drill bit in it to hold it in place. Then put the truck in neutral and install the new unit.

Problems:
The tab is bigger on the new unit.

There seems to be some plastic tabs that stickup more than the OE so the unit doesnt sit flush againsnt the column.

When i hold the unit with my hand and move the gear selector I can see it push the tang to one side. But when I move it back the other way the tang doesnt move.

Just looking at it and feeling in the column there is only one finger. So I can see how it pushes the tang on the unit one way but how the heck does it push it back the other? The whole thing doesnt make sense to me. Seems like there should be a finger on both sides of the tang on the unit to push it in both directions??

So what's the trick I'm missing?

I got the part at pep boys. I looked at Brothers and their unit looks just like the OE one so Im wondering if I should just get that instead. Seems like this should work though.

JointTech · 02-09-2013, 11:24 PM

hmm so Im looking at this guys picture of the OE version here http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426318

The OE one has 2 tangs that it looks like the thing in the column goes in between.

I just cleaned my old oe one up and can now see that mine HAD that as well but one side is broken off.

So that makes more sense now. So how in the heck would this other one work. the tang is a solid peice. I was thinking about cutting the white plastic at my mark there so the peice in the column would fit in.

1972SUPERSB · 02-09-2013, 11:25 PM

I need to do this as well since by backup lights only work if I jiggle the column shifter. I know ac delco makes one and I'm gonna try that
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JointTech · 02-09-2013, 11:28 PM

the one i got was from pepboys. BWD part number S396 Switch
Doesnt seem to be the right part.

AirSpeed · 02-10-2013, 12:12 AM

When my switch stopped working I simply bent the tabs up, took the switch apart, cleaned it up, sanded the contacts and put it back in. Took about 45 minutes and it works perfect.
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JointTech · 02-11-2013, 08:45 PM

Got the new switch today from the "real" parts shop. 10 minutes to install and adjust. doh!!

Chvy2NV · 02-11-2013, 09:53 PM

subd..

Chvy2NV · 02-11-2013, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JointTech

Got the new switch today from the "real" parts shop. 10 minutes to install and adjust. doh!!

what "real" parts shop are you refering to ? got a part # ?

richards72chevy · 02-11-2013, 10:19 PM

I need that part # to.The one got from autozone does not work.

JointTech · 04-19-2013, 09:56 PM

dang sorry guys. not sure why i didnt get emails about my own thread...
I got it from Quigleys auto parts in Lake Forest CA.
Let me grab the reciept and ill get a part number.

JointTech · 04-19-2013, 09:58 PM

Standard NS-5 is what it says on the receipt. Call warren over at quigleys and he can get it for you.

Chvy2NV · 04-20-2013, 11:57 PM

Hmm. Don't have quigleys around here.
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JointTech · 04-21-2013, 12:00 AM

nope theres only one

I googled that part number and got some hits so its probably available from a napa or other parts store.

http://www.quigleysautoparts.com/
or call him he can ship im sure.

Chvy2NV · 04-21-2013, 06:18 PM

Yea. Thanks!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by JointTech

nope theres only one

I googled that part number and got some hits so its probably available from a napa or other parts store.

http://www.quigleysautoparts.com/
or call him he can ship im sure.

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02-09-2013, 10:20 PM	#1
JointTech Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Mission Viejo, CA Posts: 1,856	Neutral Safety Switch install problems Got a new NSS to replace mine as the backup lights didnt work. Plugged the backup lights into the new unit and manually moved the tang and my backup lights came on. woot. Now the hard part. Installing it back on the column. The new unit is a little different than the oem. Instructions say to move the tang so the holes line up and stick a 3/32 drill bit in it to hold it in place. Then put the truck in neutral and install the new unit. Problems: The tab is bigger on the new unit. There seems to be some plastic tabs that stickup more than the OE so the unit doesnt sit flush againsnt the column. When i hold the unit with my hand and move the gear selector I can see it push the tang to one side. But when I move it back the other way the tang doesnt move. Just looking at it and feeling in the column there is only one finger. So I can see how it pushes the tang on the unit one way but how the heck does it push it back the other? The whole thing doesnt make sense to me. Seems like there should be a finger on both sides of the tang on the unit to push it in both directions?? So what's the trick I'm missing? I got the part at pep boys. I looked at Brothers and their unit looks just like the OE one so Im wondering if I should just get that instead. Seems like this should work though. __________________ 72 C20 Long Bed SB350 TH400 14 bolt rear end Extremely boring build thread

02-09-2013, 11:24 PM	#2
JointTech Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Mission Viejo, CA Posts: 1,856	Re: Neutral Safety Switch install problems hmm so Im looking at this guys picture of the OE version here http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426318 The OE one has 2 tangs that it looks like the thing in the column goes in between. I just cleaned my old oe one up and can now see that mine HAD that as well but one side is broken off. So that makes more sense now. So how in the heck would this other one work. the tang is a solid peice. I was thinking about cutting the white plastic at my mark there so the peice in the column would fit in. __________________ 72 C20 Long Bed SB350 TH400 14 bolt rear end Extremely boring build thread

02-09-2013, 11:25 PM	#3
1972SUPERSB Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,026	Re: Neutral Safety Switch install problems I need to do this as well since by backup lights only work if I jiggle the column shifter. I know ac delco makes one and I'm gonna try that Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Jeff 1972 Cheyenne Super SWB 350, Auto, Bucket Seats w/Console, Tach, Factory A/C, P/S ,P/B, Tilt 1998 Chevy 1500 Ext Cab 5.7, Pewter w/blue interior

02-09-2013, 11:28 PM	#4
JointTech Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Mission Viejo, CA Posts: 1,856	Re: Neutral Safety Switch install problems the one i got was from pepboys. BWD part number S396 Switch Doesnt seem to be the right part. __________________ 72 C20 Long Bed SB350 TH400 14 bolt rear end Extremely boring build thread

02-10-2013, 12:12 AM	#5
AirSpeed Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Fall River California Posts: 2,026	Re: Neutral Safety Switch install problems When my switch stopped working I simply bent the tabs up, took the switch apart, cleaned it up, sanded the contacts and put it back in. Took about 45 minutes and it works perfect. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v655/aaronhero/

02-11-2013, 08:45 PM	#6
JointTech Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Mission Viejo, CA Posts: 1,856	Re: Neutral Safety Switch install problems Got the new switch today from the "real" parts shop. 10 minutes to install and adjust. doh!! __________________ 72 C20 Long Bed SB350 TH400 14 bolt rear end Extremely boring build thread

02-11-2013, 09:53 PM	#7
Chvy2NV Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: So. Florida Posts: 873	Re: Neutral Safety Switch install problems subd..

02-11-2013, 10:19 PM	#9
richards72chevy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: konawa ok/oakdale Ca. Posts: 1,652	Re: Neutral Safety Switch install problems I need that part # to.The one got from autozone does not work.

04-19-2013, 09:56 PM	#10
JointTech Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Mission Viejo, CA Posts: 1,856	Re: Neutral Safety Switch install problems dang sorry guys. not sure why i didnt get emails about my own thread... I got it from Quigleys auto parts in Lake Forest CA. Let me grab the reciept and ill get a part number. __________________ 72 C20 Long Bed SB350 TH400 14 bolt rear end Extremely boring build thread

04-19-2013, 09:58 PM	#11
JointTech Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Mission Viejo, CA Posts: 1,856	Re: Neutral Safety Switch install problems Standard NS-5 is what it says on the receipt. Call warren over at quigleys and he can get it for you. __________________ 72 C20 Long Bed SB350 TH400 14 bolt rear end Extremely boring build thread

04-20-2013, 11:57 PM	#12
Chvy2NV Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: So. Florida Posts: 873	Re: Neutral Safety Switch install problems Hmm. Don't have quigleys around here. Posted via Mobile Device

04-21-2013, 12:00 AM	#13
JointTech Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Mission Viejo, CA Posts: 1,856	Re: Neutral Safety Switch install problems nope theres only one I googled that part number and got some hits so its probably available from a napa or other parts store. http://www.quigleysautoparts.com/ or call him he can ship im sure. __________________ 72 C20 Long Bed SB350 TH400 14 bolt rear end Extremely boring build thread



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