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01-06-2022, 09:48 AM | #1 |
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55 neutral lock out
I must work the shift lever up and down until i hit the exact spot for starter to engage..So if working properly something would hold it in that position would it be the switch at bottom of column something in the dash or tranny ...just wondering what i need to make it work properly..Thanks in advance..
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01-06-2022, 11:13 AM | #2 |
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Re: 55 neutral lock out
There is a NSS (Neutral Safety Switch) @ the bottom of the column (engine compartment) that is adjustable and/or bad.
Same with the shift linkage, it has to be tight to work properly (bushings). Do you have a SHOP MANUAL? |
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01-06-2022, 06:15 PM | #3 |
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Re: 55 neutral lock out
Starter neutral switch on all '50's Ford cars is located near bottom of steering column. It may be out of adjustment if the two retaining screws are loose. But if it worked before and the screws are tight, the problem is most likely in either the worn out rubber bushing in the lever at the bottom of the shift tube. You could also have excessive wear in the shift link rod that goes into the transmission shift lever.
The original starter neutral switches lasted practically forever if they were properly adjusted and there was no slop in the shift linkage. The repro switches are made in china. You can have everything perfect and the switch will only last a year at most due to the substandard materials and methods used in their construction. At least one of the repro outfits I use has quit advertising them as starter neutral switches and now they are calling it a backup light switch due to the constant customer complaints about the failing switches. Also unfortunately, the rubber grommet for the shift lever is no longer offered by the repro parts guys, but if you are creating, you can make something that will work properly. My shift rod was worn halfway thru at the bottom where it goes thru the hole in the transmission lever. I took it off, ran a bead of weld at the worn spot and ground it down perfectly round so it would fit back in the hole without any slop. |
01-06-2022, 09:22 PM | #4 |
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Re: 55 neutral lock out
I do have a shop manuel but can not find anything related to it..What page no is it on
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01-07-2022, 10:15 AM | #5 |
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Re: 55 neutral lock out
Found this in my 53' Merc transmission manual, it should be the same, hope it helps. If you can't read it , let me know and I can send the original picture and you and enlarge it.
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01-07-2022, 10:45 AM | #6 |
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01-07-2022, 10:58 AM | #7 | |
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01-07-2022, 11:42 AM | #8 | |
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Re: 55 neutral lock out
I don't know, but this vendor advertises as FORD APPROVED-
1955-1957 NSS - B7AZ 7A2747-A Quote:
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01-07-2022, 04:54 PM | #9 | |
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01-07-2022, 07:04 PM | #10 | |
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It will be found in the AT WSM for that year. Below are some ILL that may help -
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01-07-2022, 07:37 PM | #11 |
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Re: 55 neutral lock out
Merc cruizer above is spot on..i can put select lever in n but it moves up and down freely no detante,,i can in that up and down find a spot where the starter engages and the car starts but it is a bit of a nuisancs .. So i need to change the switch but not tonight as it is 25 below celsious here...So spering will come and thanks to alll..
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