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Expert: - 4/4/2008


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Hello Brad, Dale here. I am restoring a 1966 Mustang Pony, with automatic transmisson mounted on floor (console). Need to replace the back up light switch. However all the books I have do not indicate location of such. Can you provide me with such information and proceedure? I hope so.
Tanks
Dale
Meridian, Idaho

Answer
The back up light switch is part of the neutral safety switch and is bolted to the side of the transmission where the kick down linkage attaches to the transmission. The switch can be adjusted. With the shifter in Park insert a small drill, size 43, through the hole in the switch. Loosen the bolts holding the switch to the transmission case and rotate the switch until the drill goes all the way through. Then tighten the bolts.
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All automotive including antique and collectible. However if the car has been modified I can only answer in general terms and maybe get you pointed in the right direction.

Experience

Automotive tech instructor. Syndicated auto columnist 1970's though the early 1990's. Syndicated auto radio talk show, Ask Brad About cars, CBS Radio 70's through 90's TV Show "Last Chance Garage" 1980's PBS-TV syndicated. Auto instructor for the following companies: Fram Autolyte Holly Carter AMF Ford Motor University Of Conn Blue Hills Technical School Sugar River Technical Center Grew up in a family garage in Needham Mass and turned wrenches from the age of 14.

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Manchester Union Leader, Nashua Telegraph, Motor Service Magazine, Yankee Magazine, Popular Mechanics (Saturday Mechanic early 80's), Los Angeles Times, New York Times, and lots more.

Education/Credentials
More than I care to remember. Basically Franklin Technical Institute in Boston, Northeastern University, Fitchburg State Teachers College, Tufts University, and a lot of factory schools along the way.

Awards and Honors
Moto Award winner. And much more.

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