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Old Jun 17, 2011 | 05:27 PM
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Where is the nuetral safety switch on an '80 stick car where you have to push your foot down on the clutch before it will start and is it adjustable ?
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Old Jun 17, 2011 | 05:35 PM
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I would assume it is the same on the 80s. This is an earlier C3 but I think they are all the same. I would think the only adjustment would be to tweak the little rod some.

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Nice pic Gordon.

The rod is hidden some, in this shot and just more reference.



Use a ohm meter to test where the contact makes/break when moving switch lever; will give indication of any adjustment.
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Hi D 7T2,
NICE detail on that pedal assembly!!
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Thanks Alan. Learned by watching you and a few others... !
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NICE detail on that pedal assembly!!
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though from the ones that I've seen, they came from the factory rusty
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Originally Posted by Gordonm
I would assume it is the same on the 80s. This is an earlier C3 but I think they are all the same. I would think the only adjustment would be to tweak the little rod some.

You are both correct... 1993495 switch was used from 1969-1981
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I was able to wedge myself between the door, seat, clutch & brake pedal to notice that there are no wires on the switch. Anyone have a close up. Is it two separate wires that attach to the prongs or a plastic plug? I need to go back under and look for the missing wires
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I'm pretty sure the wires were yellow and purple... they should be in a connector, two wire that is spaced just like the two terminals.

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I need to go back under and look for the missing wires
Either keep your cell phone with you (in case you need someone to pry you out ) or remove the seat first.
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