Steering column 1968

[MTPOCKET]

     Need a pic of the part that is missing from my steering column that makes my backup lights work. Here is a pic of my column with the missing part.   They is a hole if you can see it in the picture  but I don't know what goes in it or what it looks like?     

[8WHEELER]

If this is a column shift sorry I don't know, the console shift has it down on the shifter. But if you
have a column shift you probably allready know this.

Dan

[Paul 500]

Here a couple of pic of my column change 68, hope they help & if you need more pics let me know.

[MTPOCKET]

I see your pictures but your missing it too. Something has to come out of the column to actuate the backup switch to make the backup lights work. Thats the part I need a pic of.     

[Paul 500]

I had a look in the manual & its a operating lever that goes in that hole.It says bend operating lever to remove from gearshift tube , then it says the lever cannot be reused. Looks like were gonna have fun tracking that part down.

[Al]

Hi

Has anyone found out yet? I'm having the same issue with my 68. Is this part still available and where? Or is there a way around it?

Kind regards
Alan

[charge-it]

Does anyone have a spare plug that those two purple wires are plugged into? I need one of those in the worse way! Somebody please help!!!

[John_Kunkel]

The part number for the pin that actuates the BU light switch is 2883211. Some NOS vendors have it.

http://www.bradsnosparts.com/inventory/partDetails.asp?pid=6043028&startNumb=2880380&psize=

Some other numbers for the same pin are 2880380 and 2880948.

[Al]

John

Thanks for your reply! Can it be replaced without having to remove the steering column?

Alain

[charge-it]

I don`t mean to hijack this thread but would anybody have one of the plastic wiring plugs for the reverse lamp harness/switch as shown in the pics above? I need one badly for my 68 Charger.

[charge-it]

bump

[MTPOCKET]

Hello here is a ebay link of one for a console  http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1966-70-Charger-Roadrunner-Auto-Console-Back-up-Switche_W0QQitemZ120414779059QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item1c0947b6b3&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=65%3A1%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

Hope it helps.

[Al]

The pin that actuates the BU light switch is impossible to replace without removing the steering column, at least that's my conclusion after struggling for several hours with that °+*ç% pin.  The FSM says it should be anchored via a hammer stroke. Things being so tight down there it's really impossible to get it in. So .... ?

Does anyone have another solution to actuate the backup lights?

Al

[histoy]

Some people simply use a toggle switch.

[Al]

Thanks Histoy.
But isn't there any other way to replace the original pin?

[Al]

toggle only alternative?

[Green71R/T]

You can update the transmission neutral safety switch to the later three pin type and use the later harness to the transmision.

[Al]

Does this later three pin type transmission neutral safety switch also activate the back up lights when the column shift lever is in reverse? 

[Green71R/T]

Yes.Going on my eniebriated memory the two outer pins are for back up lights and the centre pin is neutral safety grounded internally.

[John_Kunkel]

In order to use the 3-prong NSS in a '68 the valve body lever (roostercomb) must be changed for one from a '69 or '70, a '71 or later won't work.

[Al]

So to replace the pin and mechanical lever in my 68 steering column to actuate my back up lights, I'll need :
a) a 69-70 transmission harness
b) a 3-prong NSS
c) a 69-70 valve body lever

Is this correct? Where could I find these parts?

Kind regards
Al

[Al]

 

[Al]

 

[beezee]

I had the same problem, the plastic pin broke off and I used a # 12-24 bolt x 2" long[from my son,s drum kit]and it nicely tapped into the column.

[Al]

Thx

Will try it out 

Al

[bullitt68dodgecharger]

is a p/s equipped floor shift auto column same as th p/s 4 speed?