Overdrive switch actuator block spring
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Overdrive switch actuator block spring
Hi,
I recently acquired an 88 with the Nash OD. There was toggle switch rigged to the wiring for the OD bypassing the shifter switch.
I spent some time tonight removing the old switch to replace it with a new one and didn't find an actuator spring inside the block assembly. I'm looking for some reference info, pictures or something to help me understand where the spring fits into the actuator block and what it does. The only thing I can find online and on the forum is a warning that says DON'T LOSE the spring LoL But what if it isn't there and I need to figure out a fix.
Thanks
for the time..
AlV.
I recently acquired an 88 with the Nash OD. There was toggle switch rigged to the wiring for the OD bypassing the shifter switch.
I spent some time tonight removing the old switch to replace it with a new one and didn't find an actuator spring inside the block assembly. I'm looking for some reference info, pictures or something to help me understand where the spring fits into the actuator block and what it does. The only thing I can find online and on the forum is a warning that says DON'T LOSE the spring LoL But what if it isn't there and I need to figure out a fix.
Thanks
for the time..
AlV.
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Here's an image of the shifter with #42 being the spring.
GM part# would be 14101389.
If someone had a correct shifter maybe they could ID the spring for you as to # of coils, the length and OD. A generic compression spring from a hardware store could I'd think conceivably work.
GM part# would be 14101389.
If someone had a correct shifter maybe they could ID the spring for you as to # of coils, the length and OD. A generic compression spring from a hardware store could I'd think conceivably work.
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Here's an image of the shifter with #42 being the spring.
GM part# would be 14101389.
If someone had a correct shifter maybe they could ID the spring for you as to # of coils, the length and OD. A generic compression spring from a hardware store could I'd think conceivably work.
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GM part# would be 14101389.
If someone had a correct shifter maybe they could ID the spring for you as to # of coils, the length and OD. A generic compression spring from a hardware store could I'd think conceivably work.
Attachment 48223883
If someone has a spring and could share the dimensions I would appreciate it.
all the best.
AlV
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Perfect! Thanks for the image, this makes sense now. it fits in the hole on the bottom of the block which I presume assists with returning the block and switch to the up/ open position.
If someone has a spring and could share the dimensions I would appreciate it.
all the best.
AlV
If someone has a spring and could share the dimensions I would appreciate it.
all the best.
AlV
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Here's an image of the shifter with #42 being the spring.
GM part# would be 14101389.
If someone had a correct shifter maybe they could ID the spring for you as to # of coils, the length and OD. A generic compression spring from a hardware store could I'd think conceivably work.
Attachment 48223883
GM part# would be 14101389.
If someone had a correct shifter maybe they could ID the spring for you as to # of coils, the length and OD. A generic compression spring from a hardware store could I'd think conceivably work.
Attachment 48223883
Last edited by vtdave577; Nov 13, 2017 at 06:33 PM.
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Vtdave, having just done this I can tell you that number 41 is the actuator block for the over drive switch. The switch pin slides into the actuator block and is held in place by a tiny pin. It (the actuator) also holds the actuator spring (which I've determined helps return the switch to the off or up position). The little tee stem slides down along the outside of the shifter and into the top of the actuator block then screws in to it. The button snaps onto the t section.
I hope that helps.
AlV
Last edited by AlV; Nov 13, 2017 at 10:23 PM.
