[85stangboy]

IM having more problems since i put the c-4 in im not useing a nuetral safty switch but how can i make the reverse lights light and it think that its in nutreal a buddy said just use switches but i dont know which wires to hook together and what

 

[Deuce]

It is very slack and IMHO kinda stupid NOT to run a neutral start switch. It can be very dangerous.

I am not a late model Ford type of guy but most used to use a ball type neutral switch.

With a little work ...I am sure one could be adapted.

.

 

[stu]

What was it out of and what did it go in to?

 

[85stangboy]

Not sure what the c-4 came out of it could have been the 67 mustang the guy had up at his house and it is going into a 86 mustang that had a aod

 

[adtkart]

A C-4 neutral safety switch attaches to the trans case at the shifter linkage. It shound not be a problem to hook up, and should not be ignored. It will operate the BU lights as well as neutral safety.

Don't you have safety inspections there? Here, if it starts in anything but park and neutral, it won't pass. It is a safety item, for the same reason that they require the safety switch on the clutch pedals now.

 

[85stangboy]

We have inspection here but if you take it to the right person they baically just slap a sticker on except emmission im having problems with that

 

[85stangboy]

Thanks adtkart i found the peice i needed now i just need to get the stuff hooked up i have just one more question where is park all the way forward or back???

 

[Crosley]

We have inspection here but if you take it to the right person they baically just slap a sticker on except emmission im having problems with that

Arizona had vehicle safety inspections in the 1960's. It became so full of fraud the inspections laws were removed.

We enjoy some of the tightest emission testing here though

 

[stu]

If it's a column shift it's forward.
If it's floor shift it's " backwards"?

 

[85stangboy]

Well its a Floor shift but all the way back it does click it just like has a spring loaded thing like the kickdown would what would happen if its first instead of park what would happen

 

[stu]

I'll probably be sent to the penalty box but here goes.

I'm not sure if you really want that question answered or not.
ain:

 

[bud-23]

A C=4 with a floor shift, park will be all the way forward. Towards the firewall.

 

[adtkart]

On a C-4, if the trans linkage points upward, Park is to the rear. If it points downward, park is to the front. The neutral safety switch has a small hole in it. To properly adjust it, loosten both mounting bolts, stick a small item, like a nail in that hole while twisting the switch to align it with the inside hole, then tighten the mounting bolts. I believe this is done in neutral, but it may be park( it's been a few years since i've done it).

If the traqns will not stay in park by itself, there is a problem inside with the linkage.

 

[stu]

Bud -23 you are incorrect on the position of the lever.
Unless you are talking about the actual shifter itself.

And yes the switch is adjusted in Neutral.

 

[bud-23]

I must have read something wrong. Yes, I was talking about the shifter. I took a C-4 out of my mustang and put in a toploader 4-speed. Sorry Aaron and Stu.

Norm.

 

[stu]

:thumbup:
That's cool dude.

 

[85stangboy]

Well i got a bunch of problems now i was putting the starter back in and noticed the plate wasnt compltely aligned and now the starter wont engage with the flywheel do i need this or can i just cut the corner where the stater is out bc i would have to unbolt all the bolts whihc will now be a more pain in the *** so let me know thanks alot

 

[adtkart]

85.... You need to do one of 2 things.

Quit trying to take short cuts..

Or

Quit working on your car.

You are going to get someone hurt.

Loosen the bolts and align the plate properly. It is a spacer plate, and it is in there for a reason. It spaces the starter back away from the flywheel.

 

[bud-23]

Hi Aaron. I had to read his question a couple of times to understand what he was talking about It sounds like he has it turned one bolt hole either way of center. Do as Aaron says. DON'T CUT ANYTHING. Slow down and think about what you are doing and do it right the first time.

Norm.