Neutral safety switch

["Rob C" <robc10x@domain.elided>]

John,

   I had the same problem on my '78 with 727.  I am assuming you have 
the auto tranny - the reason for the switch.  It can be found if you 
crawl under the truck and look at the left side near the top if memory 
serves me correctly.  It should be relatively easy to find as there are 
two or three wires coming off of it.  It is a threaded plug with a nut 
on it.  WARNING!!!!  BEFORE removing, make sure you have a bucket under 
the plug and some extra ATF fluid.  When you pull the plug, about 3 or 4 
quarts will come out.  The plug should be available at any reputable 
parts store since the tranny is so common.  It is an easy fix and only 
takes about 20 min.  Good time to pull the pan and replace that tranny 
filter at the same time.  If you son is wheelin' in any amount of mud, 
water will ingress and wreak havoc on the tranny.  This comes 
unfortunately from experience and a new tranny.  It would be wise to 
flush it out after every mud run - it is easy and quick and although the 
gasket is a bit of a pain, it is small insurance to pay against a new 
tranny.  YMMV - good luck hope this helps.

Rob Cavaleri


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