Re: [ihc] Neutral Safety Switch

[David Bongo <dbongo@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

"Joseph Shaw, II" wrote:
> 
> No, I think the neutral safety switch doesn't allow you to START the engine
> while in any gear except park or neutral.  I am not sure what is supposed to
> keep the key in the ignition, but several IH's I have had have ignored it,
> that's for sure!!!
> 

Yeah, it's allowing that as well.  I always cover the brake when I start
the truck (hard-coded habit deep in my brain) but I have noticed that I
did start it in Drive and Reverse a couple of times.

So, my Neutral Safety Switch is bad.  Should I look into repairing it,
or is it not worth it?

Dave

> Michael
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "David Bongo" <dbongo@domain.elided>
> To: "IHC Digest" <ihc-digest@domain.elided>
> Sent: Thursday, November 27, 2003 8:19 AM
> Subject: [ihc] Neutral Safety Switch
> 
> > I've got a question about the neutral safety switch.
> >
> > First of all, let's make sure I'm talking about the right thing.  This
> > switch prevents you from taking the key out of the ignition when the
> > tranny is in Drive (or reverse, etc.), right?
> >
> > Second, my Scout ('74 RHD with 258-I6 and TF727 Tranny) doesn't seem to
> > have it.  Should it be there, or did IHC not install it?  How big a deal
> > is it to install it?
> >
> > Also, Happy Thanksgiving.  And I'm thankful I own a Scout (Best route
> > vehicle I've ever driven.  Best vehicle I've ever driven.  Better than a
> > Lincoln, IMHO)
> >
> > Dave