The car originally had a C6, but it was replaced with a newer? C6. The Neutral Safety has been bypassed. No reverse lights, nothing plugged into the harness behind the motor.if you had an FMX converted to C6 then the neutral safety switch is located in the floor shifter. if it is hooked up then no need for a C6 switch on the trans body.
does the car start when the trans is in gear?
do you have reverse lights?
is the connector for the switch hooked up on the wire harness behind the motor?
You're right - no kickdown is present.you could do that if you wanted, you would replace the floor shifter from a FMX with the switch all in one.
or you can just buy a C6 switch and install it,, you need to pop the nut for the kickdown rod linkage and then it bolts to 2 studs on the outside of the trans case. so it makes contact with the shifter linkage.
it should work around the linkage you have even if not correct for a mustang.
actually looking at the photo you have i don't see a proper kickdown linkage either. but the studs are there for the switch.
a FMX setup would make things easier but would be more expensive.
You're right, I decoded the casting numbers to tell me it's a 1977 (or a bit later) C6 from a van. I've been told that these trannys are a bit stronger than the original would have been.Looking at the casting number, it's probably from a '76 or later. You might try something from a few years newer.
Great stuff, thanks! I wonder if the floor shifter from my C6 is the same as one from an FMX? If so, perhaps I can add an FMX neutral safety switch to it...ScooterDog, I have a similair problem as you, but according to input from forum members I don't think you need to drop the entire tranny to replace the shifter lever. I have not had the possibility to this yet, but I will have a go later this summer when I get access to a real garage. Please see this thread for more info. http://www.7173mustangs.com/thread-replace-correct-c6-shift-lever
Thanks Jason! Yes! I would love to see the internals.I have an FMX floor shifter that was taken out of my car. If you need some pics of any part of it or wiring let me know. I can prob snag some pics tonight.
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