Hot Rods Saginaw four speed backup light switch linkage

I have a Saginaw four speed with switch for backup lights. There is supposed to be a small rod that links the switch to the reverse shifter linkage. Mine is absent.

I have been told that this small piece of linkage is the same for both Muncie and Saginaw applications.

can anybody confirm that?

The linkage from a Muncie is available if I search hard enough. I have yet to find anything for the Saginaw.

 

I believe they would be different because the reverse lever is in a different place.

 

The side cover on one I just converted to a 4 speed overdrive , used a screw in style back up switch too, it had a push type "ball" that Activates backup lights, but no rod, there are quite a few variations though, most the later 70's style 7 bolt side covers offer a neutral safety & back up switches. Be an easy & safe swap to gain a neutral safety switch to boot! Hope this helps.

 

very nice flux capacitor!


but I need to stick with OEM. The car is low mileage and very, very original

 

here's a quick pick of an early trans....from a Motor's manual

 

YES! that is the linkage I need.

now to find it.

I have searched long and hard all over the internet and in catalogs, but to no avail.

 

Has to be a part number for that.

 

http://www.pontiacparts.net/Electrical/page49.htm

Might help.

http://www.novas.net/forums/showthread.php?t=16626
http://www.trifive.com/forums/archive/index.php/t-103267.html

 

Bob I am sure you can just make a small rod to make it work. Gary

 

bob on the muncie in my 66 chevelle i used a piece of heavy coat hanger bent to fit. i have not seen it repopped anywhere. even the original linkage was very crude. there might have been a specific color to the wire. if you have to have a original try eric at crash enterprises in kenosha at 1-262-942-8882 or daves four speeds in milwaukee at 262-513-8331. i have dealt with both and are good guys.

 

Try to google 1967 corvette reverse switch (images), I think it will work for you


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I used gas welding rod with no problems .

 

thank you for all the helpful suggestions.

 

Yeah that's one to make for sure. Got any old thin nickel stick weld rod? It won't rust under there. Looks like 1/8 by the picture. Have at it. Only your hair dresser will know for sure...

 

Are replacement shift rods available somewhere for these 4 speed Saginaw transmissions, even if the back up light switch linkage rod isn't? I'd like to know the part numbers and source for the shift rods (and even the shifter itself).

 

maybe an old carb rod that has the little cotter key hole....?

 

my best factory manual doesn't even show it on any trans....you can see the hole in the shifter plate....

 

looks like we will have to fab one