Clutch "safety" switch
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Clutch "safety" switch
Seems that more and more pressurer is needed while depressing my clutch to get the starter to engage. I took a peek under there and noticed a small wire going to the parking brake pedal. Is there a way to lose this "safety" switch? I have enough knowledge with manual transmissions to know not to start the truck up in gear. I'm pretty sure this truck could cause some serious property damage if started in gear in a garage, etc. Some injuries prevent me from being twisted and upside down but I need a fix because I have to pull on the steering wheel to get enough foot pressure to start the truck. It's so bad that I consider it a theft deterrent...
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Sort of answering my own question but it seems that some triflow sprayed on the shaft and around the switch seems to help the situation.. phew.. don't want to get stuck anywhere, except maybe the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleader tryouts.. 
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There are just some springs inside the switch that tend to break when they get old. I think I got my new switch for around $30 from Autozoo.
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I'm hoping the Triflow at least fixed it for the moment since I don't have the part and have never changed one before. I'm not opposed to learning though..
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The switch just snaps on the rod between the firewall and the pedal. There's a U shaped piece that comes off one side that acts as a clip to hold the sensor on the shaft. Then unplug the connector and reverse the procedure. The hardest part is twisting into the right position to reach it.
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The switch just snaps on the rod between the firewall and the pedal. There's a U shaped piece that comes off one side that acts as a clip to hold the sensor on the shaft. Then unplug the connector and reverse the procedure. The hardest part is twisting into the right position to reach it.
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If you wild like to bypass the saftey switch cut and splice the 4 wires, tape the black wire up by itself and the other 3 wires need to be taped and spliced together. The black wire is what triggers the starter and the other 3 are the ignition. I just did this the other day because I broke mine and unplugging it didn't do the trick.
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Cool Rider,
Thanks.
I haven't gone out to look but there are only 4 wires to deal with? Tie 3 together except the black wire? Just confirming.
Thanks again
Thanks.
I haven't gone out to look but there are only 4 wires to deal with? Tie 3 together except the black wire? Just confirming.
Thanks again
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There is some slop at that joint. I was curious about that when I was under there last. That also may be why I'm grinding while shifting into 4th from time to time? Either way, where can I get that bushing and is it a pita to change?
Thanks everyone.. This site keeps or trucks tight!
Thanks everyone.. This site keeps or trucks tight!
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Do you have a part number or a description so the parts counter knows what I need? I'm sure they have schematics but I'd like to avoid any problems. Thanks again... Saying this forum rocks is an understatement. I've never seen a better forum or site.
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There is a better fix and it is permanent.
FORD Clutch FIX, Rod End PERMANENT FIX powerstroke too | eBay
Did I say permanent. Do this and you are done for life.
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That is your problem I would bet.
There is a better fix and it is permanent.
FORD Clutch FIX, Rod End PERMANENT FIX powerstroke too | eBay
Did I say permanent. Do this and you are done for life.
There is a better fix and it is permanent.
FORD Clutch FIX, Rod End PERMANENT FIX powerstroke too | eBay
Did I say permanent. Do this and you are done for life.
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. I changed out the bushing in their parking lot and voila, good as new! Thanks again folks! They had some 15W40 Motorcraft synthetic oil on the shelf so I asked the price. Take a guess... $50.00 a gallon!!! I got real quiet so he came back and said that he could give it to me for $36.00 a gallon... I think I'll stick with my 12 dollar a gallon Mobil oil from Walmart... Geeze Louise.....
