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chevykevy · 03-29-2007, 10:47 PM

I saw a neutral safrty switch advertised on ebay as , 700R4 Neutral Safety Switch. It was manufactured by The Ron Francis Wire Works Co.. When I asked the seller if ther is a difference, or will I need this type of switch when I replace my Turbo 350 with a 700R4, he said "yes". I have read numerous threads on this site concerning the 700R4 swap and no one, that I can recall, has ever mentioned the need to change the neutal safety switch. Anyone with any info on this

dave2953 · 03-29-2007, 11:19 PM

I can't see how they'd be different; someone else may know for sure.

martinkh · 03-31-2007, 10:33 AM

Wouldn't there be a wire hanging out of the tranny that you would use? How would you get a tranny that doesn't have this?

cdowns · 03-31-2007, 11:13 AM

the neutral safty switch is mounted on the steering column(or shifter linkage when using aftermarket floor shifts) not the tranny/ there is no wiring from the tranny to the switch

ChevyDude · 03-31-2007, 11:43 AM

cdowns is correct. I have a 700r4 and absolutely no electrics go to the transmission. Linkage, speedo cable (you'll need the longer 4x4 cable) , two lines for fluid, filler neck, and your TV...that's it

03-29-2007, 10:47 PM	#1
chevykevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wyoming Posts: 641	Neutral Safety Switch Question I saw a neutral safrty switch advertised on ebay as , 700R4 Neutral Safety Switch. It was manufactured by The Ron Francis Wire Works Co.. When I asked the seller if ther is a difference, or will I need this type of switch when I replace my Turbo 350 with a 700R4, he said "yes". I have read numerous threads on this site concerning the 700R4 swap and no one, that I can recall, has ever mentioned the need to change the neutal safety switch. Anyone with any info on this

03-29-2007, 11:19 PM	#2
dave2953 Dave's not here, man Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Winder, Georgia Posts: 2,000	Re: Neutral Safety Switch Question I can't see how they'd be different; someone else may know for sure. __________________ - 2014 VW Jetta - 2015 VW Jetta - 1966 Ford F-250

03-31-2007, 10:33 AM	#3
martinkh Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Boise Posts: 107	Re: Neutral Safety Switch Question Wouldn't there be a wire hanging out of the tranny that you would use? How would you get a tranny that doesn't have this? __________________ '70gmc 3/4ton 4X4, re-arch and 2" add-a-leaf lift. '77 400sbc, '82 axles, d60front, 14bolt rear. Probably some 285/75/16 Toyo m/t's on my stock rims coming up.

03-31-2007, 11:13 AM	#4
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Neutral Safety Switch Question the neutral safty switch is mounted on the steering column(or shifter linkage when using aftermarket floor shifts) not the tranny/ there is no wiring from the tranny to the switch __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

03-31-2007, 11:43 AM	#5
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: Neutral Safety Switch Question cdowns is correct. I have a 700r4 and absolutely no electrics go to the transmission. Linkage, speedo cable (you'll need the longer 4x4 cable) , two lines for fluid, filler neck, and your TV...that's it __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4

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