Neutral Safety Switch on 66 standard steering column and a 700R4?

[msg]

Is this neutral safety switch supposed to be on a standard column with a 700r4 swap? I had this one on the column before and to my knowledge it was operating fine. I am rewiring the truck with the AAW classic rebuild kit and I wasn't sure if this is part is what I should have, a custom shop local to me years back did the swap and left it there and I just want to be sure. If its correct I want to replace it with a new one, just wanted to be sure its correct before I did.

[Southcity]

In comparing it to my setup it certainly looks to be correct:
66 Suburban
700R4
Tilt column

I recently replaced my NSS with a new one. Used below steps to adjust:
1. Loosen NSS bolts on column just enough to move it
2. Turn ignition key to "on" position (not run)
3. Shift into reverse position
4. When reverse lights come on lightly snug bolts on NSS
5. Attempt to start vehicle in P and N
6. Once everything is adjusted snug NSS bolts

[dmulally]

I used the AAW kit. I had enough left over from the optional extras that I don't have to do another truck nearly.

I have a 700r4 in mine and I got the Lokar kit. Works fine.

https://www.speedwaymotors.com/Lokar...Kit,43362.html

[msg]

Originally Posted by Southcity

In comparing it to my setup it certainly looks to be correct:
66 Suburban
700R4
Tilt column

I recently replaced my NSS with a new one. Used below steps to adjust:
1. Loosen NSS bolts on column just enough to move it
2. Turn ignition key to "on" position (not run)
3. Shift into reverse position
4. When reverse lights come on lightly snug bolts on NSS
5. Attempt to start vehicle in P and N
6. Once everything is adjusted snug NSS bolts

Thanks! Good to know another 700r4 setup works properly. Mine had this switch and the shop that put the 700r4 in for me didnt change it and the reverse lights worked fine. I just wanted to be sure since I saw examples like dmulally shows below.

Originally Posted by dmulally

I used the AAW kit. I had enough left over from the optional extras that I don't have to do another truck nearly.

I have a 700r4 in mine and I got the Lokar kit. Works fine.

https://www.speedwaymotors.com/Lokar...Kit,43362.html

I wonder what the difference (besides location) is by having the switch on the column or on the trans?

[dmulally]

Originally Posted by msg

I wonder what the difference (besides location) is by having the switch on the column or on the trans?

I think as long as it works it probably doesn't matter.

I went for the gearbox mounted one as it was only a matter of routing the wiring from the starter wire and back again. Was a 10 minute exercise.