Relocate or trim the neutral switch? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

swdobbs · 01-20-2003, 03:35 PM

The swap from a 4spd to auto is done, however the auto column (van/non-tilt)has the safety switch /brake pedal arm clearance problem.

Anybody have a more detailed description of the fixes.....I already screwed up and trimmed too much off the side of one switch after misreading an old post.

thanks in advance,

swdobbs......

junkyardjohn · 01-20-2003, 05:30 PM

I'VE DONE THEM BOTH WAYS. YOU CAN RELOCATE IT LOWER ON THE SHAFT, WITCH IS JUST A MATTER OF A LITTLE DRILLING & GRINDING WITH A DIE GRINDER OR DREMMEL TOOL. OR YOU CAN JUST JUMP THE SWITCH ENTIRELY (THATS WHAT I'VE DONE ON MY TRUCKS) BY MAKING A JUMPER, AND BYPASSING THE PURPLE WIRE.

JOHN

Longhorn Man · 01-20-2003, 11:16 PM

I did away with mine too...none of my trucks ever had a safety switch before, nor back up lights.
I'll probably address the problem at a later date...actually, i probably won't, but I like to think I will.

minibike · 01-20-2003, 11:58 PM

What problem...I have a van tilt auto column that I would like to use the switch on...will it interfere with my brake pedal? I haven't installed the column yet.

Longhorn Man · 01-21-2003, 12:08 AM

Yes, the switch will be in the way when you go to bolt it up. You need to move it lower on the column. I'm thinking (which means rough guess looking at fuzzy memorys in my head) about 6 inches south oughta do it.

01-20-2003, 03:35 PM	#1
swdobbs Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: MT Posts: 98	Relocate or trim the neutral switch? The swap from a 4spd to auto is done, however the auto column (van/non-tilt)has the safety switch /brake pedal arm clearance problem. Anybody have a more detailed description of the fixes.....I already screwed up and trimmed too much off the side of one switch after misreading an old post. thanks in advance, swdobbs......

01-20-2003, 05:30 PM	#2
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,427	I'VE DONE THEM BOTH WAYS. YOU CAN RELOCATE IT LOWER ON THE SHAFT, WITCH IS JUST A MATTER OF A LITTLE DRILLING & GRINDING WITH A DIE GRINDER OR DREMMEL TOOL. OR YOU CAN JUST JUMP THE SWITCH ENTIRELY (THATS WHAT I'VE DONE ON MY TRUCKS) BY MAKING A JUMPER, AND BYPASSING THE PURPLE WIRE. JOHN __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST

01-20-2003, 11:58 PM	#4
minibike Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Lafayette, LA Posts: 500	What problem...I have a van tilt auto column that I would like to use the switch on...will it interfere with my brake pedal? I haven't installed the column yet. __________________ 69 SWB LT1/4L60E www.classicplace.com

01-20-2003, 11:16 PM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	I did away with mine too...none of my trucks ever had a safety switch before, nor back up lights. I'll probably address the problem at a later date...actually, i probably won't, but I like to think I will.

01-21-2003, 12:08 AM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Yes, the switch will be in the way when you go to bolt it up. You need to move it lower on the column. I'm thinking (which means rough guess looking at fuzzy memorys in my head) about 6 inches south oughta do it.



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