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X2! Really nice.
One thing you want to check. Usually the reason the NSS is hanging down is because the actuator that activates it has broken and the owner pulls the switch and puts a ty-wrap or something similar to hold the switch in the "start" position. The actuator breaking is very, very common.
If this is the case, the actuator is available, Dennis Carpenter has them for $12.00, LMC same part around $40.00 (!) Dennis Carpenter Ford Car, F-100 Pickup Truck, 8N, 9N Tractor and Cushman Scooter Restoration Parts
They clip on the shift tube.
One thing you want to check. Usually the reason the NSS is hanging down is because the actuator that activates it has broken and the owner pulls the switch and puts a ty-wrap or something similar to hold the switch in the "start" position. The actuator breaking is very, very common.
If this is the case, the actuator is available, Dennis Carpenter has them for $12.00, LMC same part around $40.00 (!) Dennis Carpenter Ford Car, F-100 Pickup Truck, 8N, 9N Tractor and Cushman Scooter Restoration Parts
They clip on the shift tube.
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^ I agree Mike, it's really nice, but something is amiss: This NSS was not used after 1977!
What year truck are you working on? Your 'About Me' profile says 1979.
C7TZ-7A247-A .. NSS (Motorcraft SW-600), located on the steering column: Applications: 1967/77 F100/350 all A/T's.
D0TZ-7B097-B (replaced C5TZ-7B097-A & D0TZ-7B097-A) .. NSS Selector Lever, attaches to shift tube thru hole in steering column shroud.
Knife blade end fits into NSS, is notorious for snapping off: Applications: 1965/77 F100/350.
CARPENTER NOS OBSOLETE PARTS in Concord NC has 2,776 = 800-476-9653.
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1978/79 F100/350: NSS located on the left (drivers) side of the transmission, there are two different types.
D8TZ-7A247-A .. NSS (Motorcraft SW-1489) / 1978/79 F100/350 C6.
D8TZ-7A247-B .. NSS (Motorcraft SW-1491) / 1978/79 F100/150 C4.
What year truck are you working on? Your 'About Me' profile says 1979. C7TZ-7A247-A .. NSS (Motorcraft SW-600), located on the steering column: Applications: 1967/77 F100/350 all A/T's.
D0TZ-7B097-B (replaced C5TZ-7B097-A & D0TZ-7B097-A) .. NSS Selector Lever, attaches to shift tube thru hole in steering column shroud.
Knife blade end fits into NSS, is notorious for snapping off: Applications: 1965/77 F100/350.
CARPENTER NOS OBSOLETE PARTS in Concord NC has 2,776 = 800-476-9653.
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1978/79 F100/350: NSS located on the left (drivers) side of the transmission, there are two different types.
D8TZ-7A247-A .. NSS (Motorcraft SW-1489) / 1978/79 F100/350 C6.
D8TZ-7A247-B .. NSS (Motorcraft SW-1491) / 1978/79 F100/150 C4.
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X2! Really nice.
One thing you want to check. Usually the reason the NSS is hanging down is because the actuator that activates it has broken and the owner pulls the switch and puts a ty-wrap or something similar to hold the switch in the "start" position. The actuator breaking is very, very common.
If this is the case, the actuator is available, Dennis Carpenter has them for $12.00, LMC same part around $40.00 (!) Dennis Carpenter Ford Car, F-100 Pickup Truck, 8N, 9N Tractor and Cushman Scooter Restoration Parts
They clip on the shift tube.
One thing you want to check. Usually the reason the NSS is hanging down is because the actuator that activates it has broken and the owner pulls the switch and puts a ty-wrap or something similar to hold the switch in the "start" position. The actuator breaking is very, very common.
If this is the case, the actuator is available, Dennis Carpenter has them for $12.00, LMC same part around $40.00 (!) Dennis Carpenter Ford Car, F-100 Pickup Truck, 8N, 9N Tractor and Cushman Scooter Restoration Parts
They clip on the shift tube.
I will check that out
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If your truck is a 1978 or 1979, it does not have a NSS located on the steering column.
If your truck has a M/T, it does not use a NSS.
If your truck has a M/T, it does not use a NSS.
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The NSS mounting location transitioned from the column to the tranny in 77 but what was the cut-off date, i.e. serial number?
I don't have access to my CD's so tell us ND......
I don't have access to my CD's so tell us ND......
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but what was the cut-off date, i.e. serial number?If this were true, why do the part numbers for the transmission mounted NSS's reflect 1978?