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might be for a van, but the pic showed exactly what I was trying to describe.
If someone had the column out and apart, I'd bet they didn't get it *all* back where it belongs. In other words, take it back and make them fix it for free, since they didn't do it right the 1st time.
I work in a shop, and if I don't get something right, I have to re-do it without getting paid. Hence, I strive to make sure I don't miss something.......
Is it possible, that a mechanic may have left it off while deinstalling the column? I ask as my column was removed a couple of months ago when my shift column lever failed.
I work in a shop, and if I don't get something right, I have to re-do it without getting paid. Hence, I strive to make sure I don't miss something.......
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Yes, I showed the pics for the OP to give him the idea where the switch assembly should be..
The vans and pickups with 3 on the tree had the similar set-up..
Sorry for not explaining it better...thanks for the reminder..
. Trav.
The vans and pickups with 3 on the tree had the similar set-up..
Sorry for not explaining it better...thanks for the reminder..
. Trav.
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But where the column exits the firewall, I have nothing that resembles the assembly (15517) holding the switch and I don't find the harness (15525) laying around nearby. Without both there is no 15520-C switch.
Is it possible, that a mechanic may have left it off while deinstalling the column? I ask as my column was removed a couple of months ago when my shift column lever failed.
Is it possible, that a mechanic may have left it off while deinstalling the column? I ask as my column was removed a couple of months ago when my shift column lever failed.
EOTZ-15520-C .. 3 M/T Backup Lamp Switch-Located on Steering Column (Motorcraft SW-1614).
Column does not need to be removed to replace shift lever, but there's no telling what some 'mechanics' will do that are unclear on the concept.
Left (upper): Econoline pic (same as post 13), there is not a pic like this for F100/350's
/ Right: Applications for 15517 bracket & 15520 switch.Left (lower): 1980/86 F100/350 3 M/T steering column. As you can see, there's no reason to remove the column to replace the shift lever. As you cannot see: B/U switch not shown.
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To Bill ('NumberDummy'), many thanks for the wisdom you continue to share on the forum. About the mechanic removing my column, you're right - there was no need to do so. As for the 15520-C, I see it is not on the steering diagram as you pointed out, but I do see it on the chassis wiring diagram above attached to a plate saying 'part of trans' for the E100/350. In any event, I have looked at both the tranny (Ford 3.03) and my column and find nothing at all. Please check out the photo in my album of the firewall side of the steering column.
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EOTZ-15520-C .. E & F100/350 3 M/T
C9TZ-15520-C = 4 M/T B/U switch threads into shift tower.
D8BZ-15520-A 1980/82 F100/150 2WD SR-OD Single Rail 4 Speed O/D: B/U switch located on trans.
Where are you located in CA?
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You can also see 15520 "Part of Trans" in post 23 (left upper) parts catalog pic at right center.
EOTZ-15520-C .. E & F100/350 3 M/T
C9TZ-15520-C = 4 M/T B/U switch threads into shift tower.
D8BZ-15520-A 1980/82 F100/150 2WD SR-OD Single Rail 4 Speed O/D: B/U switch located on trans.
Where are you located in CA?
EOTZ-15520-C .. E & F100/350 3 M/T
C9TZ-15520-C = 4 M/T B/U switch threads into shift tower.
D8BZ-15520-A 1980/82 F100/150 2WD SR-OD Single Rail 4 Speed O/D: B/U switch located on trans.
Where are you located in CA?
Anyway, thanks to the FTE forum for your assistance
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