Re: Problem with Neutral Start Switch Set-up

[spigot2039@xxxxxxxxxxx]

Does it matter that he is using a later model 727 with the 4 speed starter relay?

Gary H.  

-----Original Message-----
>From: Jimmy Peavy  

>The 65 column shift cars don't have a rooster comb.
>The car should start in neutral, and in park.
>

>Don Gallimore wrote:
>
>>
>> A 4 speed starter relay does not have a lead for a neutral start 
>> wire.  Messing with the factory set-up in the other '65 Satellite with 
>> the original 65 727, it only starts in Park, not neutral.  I guess 
>> that's correct.
>>
>> I think I'll study the discussion in the 62-65 tech section and apply 
>> those set-up methods.  If I have to drop the tranny pan, so be it.  
>> Shouldn't lose too much blood (tranny fluid.)
>>
>>  Akron Don
>>
>> Gary wrote:
>>
>>> You said that the 4sp relay works just fine.  Is that working so that 
>>> it only starts in park or neutral.   If so then you either don't have 
>>> the other switch grounded or it is defective. ---- 
>>> spigot2039@xxxxxxxxxxx wrote:  
>>>
>>>> Don,
>>>>
>>>> It sounds like the NS Switch is not making proper contact with the 
>>>> rooster comb. There are some tips at the bottom of 
>>>> http://www.1962to1965mopar.ornocar.com/transtech.html (#2) that may 
>>>> provide you a workaround thought or clue, though they are not 
>>>> specifically for a lever 727.
>>>>
>>>> Thanks,
>>>> Gary H.
>>>>
>>>>  
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>  
>>>>    
>>>>
>>>>> I converted my '65 to a later model 727.  Formerly this was a 4 
>>>>> speed car.  I've installed the correct started relay and ran a wire 
>>>>> to an original '65 neutral start switch.  I switch out a starter 
>>>>> relay from a running '65 727.  In both cases, I can not get the 
>>>>> started to turn in any gear including park or neutral. Put the 4 
>>>>> speed relay back in and works fine.
>>>>>
>>>>> Any suggestions on what to check?  How do you bench test the 
>>>>> neutral start switch?  Is there difference (besides it's a one 
>>>>> versus a two or three pin unit) between the later model switch and 
>>>>> the '65 that is causing me these problems?
>>>>>
>>>>> Could the position of the cable setting be just missing the PARK 
>>>>> pointer on the rooster comb in the case? When I installed the cable 
>>>>> and adjusted it, I just jambed the tranny in park and locked the 
>>>>> cable there.  Maybe that's the problem but it seems to hit all the 
>>>>> gears correctly.
>>>>>
>>>>> I'm going to take it to the strip tomorrow for its first run with 
>>>>> the new Comp Cams and I don't want to be denied. HELP.
>>>>>
>>>>>  Akron Don       
>>>>
>>>
>>
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