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Offline 76k104x4

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Neutral safety switch
« on: July 03, 2014, 11:08:00 am »
I have a 1982 GMC K2500. It originally had the 6.2 diesel now it has a 454. My problem is I can't find a replacement neutral safety switch. Mine is the one with 2 small screws holding it in and 4 terminals. All the replacements look like snap ins. Also I have a auto tranny TH-400. Thanks for the help.
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Re: Neutral safety switch
« Reply #1 on: July 03, 2014, 05:20:09 pm »
     Does it look like one of these from Orielly's auto parts ?
     In the wiring diagram found in the tech section for an 82, it shows 2 wires for the neutral safety switch.
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Re: Neutral safety switch
« Reply #2 on: July 03, 2014, 05:57:54 pm »
The link didn't pull up a part but when I searched oreillys it was the snap in type not the bolt on one like I have.
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Re: Neutral safety switch
« Reply #3 on: July 03, 2014, 08:36:29 pm »
Does your neutral safety switch look anything like the image, below - AutoZone Duralast DR419?
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Re: Neutral safety switch
« Reply #4 on: July 03, 2014, 10:19:40 pm »
Yes sir but mine doesn't have the single terminal on the left or the 2 terminals on the right.
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Re: Neutral safety switch
« Reply #5 on: July 03, 2014, 11:03:11 pm »
I believe it will work for you, just don't connect wires to the unneeded terminals.  That switch is listed for a 1976 - 1980 K25.
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Re: Neutral safety switch
« Reply #6 on: July 04, 2014, 09:35:22 am »
Thanks BD I got the switch you listed and it works! But I wonder why mine is different?
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Re: Neutral safety switch
« Reply #7 on: July 04, 2014, 11:22:37 am »
Sometimes many parts are consolidated into one part that fits many applications to decrease inventory.  In a nutshell, it's cheaper for the manufacturer and their vendors.
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