Neutral saftey switch & backup lights

[indy358]

I am worried about installing a neutral saftey switch because the stem coming out of the steering colum is gone. Is this a replaceable item or do I have to buy a new steering colum to get the backup lights working?

[qman]

Go here: http://www.dennis-carpenter.com/pdf/67-72_truck.pdf

It's on page 22 and is called a "A/T Neutral Safety Switch Selector Control Pin." It's $18 in this catalog but I think I bought one from the dealer for around $6 about 5 years ago.

[indy358]

Thanks,
I found it through Carpenter. The Ford dealer still had the parts listed but it was $45

[qman]

What was it you needed exactly, just the selector pin or did you need the switch also? Because I think them switches are pricey.

[acemang]

I recently had the same problem, and friend of mine was knowledgable enough to know what years to find them in as well, so he saved me moola.

[mrsnicks]

Thanks for the info on the broken post, I have the same problem. I got my neutral safety switch from autozone for either 29 or 39 dollars. Check autozone, advance if the other guys are too pricey.

Keep us posted what issues/problems you run into replacing that post. I'd love to avoid any headaches from someone else's experiences.

Thanks,
Patrick