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Old Mar 23, 2019 | 08:47 AM
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NP-208 T-Case 4x4 switch help

I've got a grounded 4x4 indicator switch in my NP-208 t-case. 1980 Ford Bronco with a C-6 and 351m. LMC has a look-alike but not in stock. The remaining interwebs appear to be hit or miss. Anyone have a Ford P/N or good lead on one?

3/16” stud input
5/8-18 threads for T-case, 7/8” wrench
about .350”+ from switch mating face to tip of ball contact

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Do you have it out of the transfer case? Have you tried a little penetrating oil to loosen it up?
 
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Old Mar 23, 2019 | 03:11 PM
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I took it out. It wasn’t stuck. I assume some linkage contacts the ball, pushes it in, and closes the switch. I let the switch hang vertically to suspend the ball and the switch still ohmed near zero. My t-case hasn’t been out of 2wd in a year. The dash light finally went off as soon as I disconnected the switch.

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Old Mar 23, 2019 | 06:36 PM
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Originally Posted by packagerjr
I've got a grounded 4x4 indicator switch in my NP-208 t-case. 1980 Ford Bronco with a C-6 and 351m. LMC has a look-alike but not in stock. The remaining interwebs appear to be hit or miss. Anyone have a Ford P/N or good lead on one?

3/16” stud input
5/8-18 threads for T-case, 7/8” wrench
about .350”+ from switch mating face to tip of ball contact

thanks

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Old Mar 23, 2019 | 06:44 PM
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EOTZ-7E440-A .. Transfer Case Light Lockout Switch - Use with NP208 T/C (Motorcraft SW-1591) / Obsolete

1980/87 F150/350 4WD & Bronco.

NOS PARTS SOURCE in Olathe KS has 1 = 913-220-5746.

KAMA OBSOLETE PARTS in East Bethel MN has 1 = 763-434-0123.

K. C. MOTOR CO. in Chattanooga TN has 1 = 561-722-6208 (price listed on rearcounter.com: $6.26).

CARPENTER NOS OBSOLETE PARTS in Concord NC has 1 = 800-476-9653.

MUSTANG'S ETC. in Van Nuys CA has 2 = 818-787-7634.

NOS PARTS LTD in Waxahachie TX has 5 = 972-937-2201.
 
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Old Mar 24, 2019 | 10:28 AM
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Thanks for all the information ND, I appreciate it!
 
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Old Mar 24, 2019 | 02:39 PM
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so you have a switch for the transfer case and not a lever?

 
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Originally Posted by 82_F100_300Six
so you have a switch for the transfer case and not a lever?
I assumed he was talking about the little mechanical sensor that screws into the transfer case and senses when you move the lever.
 
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thanks me too but I wondered if they had the electric stuff back then
 
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Sorry for the confusion, indicator switch for transfer case position. My t-case is a manual shift.
 
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EOTZ-7E440-A .. Transfer Case Light Lockout Switch - Use with NP208 T/C (Motorcraft SW-1591) / Obsolete

1980/87 F150/350 4WD & Bronco.
See 7E440 in pic:





 
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Old Mar 25, 2019 | 01:14 PM
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Originally Posted by NumberDummy
EOTZ-7E440-A .. Transfer Case Light Lockout Switch - Use with NP208 T/C (Motorcraft SW-1591) / Obsolete

1980/87 F150/350 4WD & Bronco.

NOS PARTS SOURCE in Olathe KS has 1 = 913-220-5746.

KAMA OBSOLETE PARTS in East Bethel MN has 1 = 763-434-0123.

K. C. MOTOR CO. in Chattanooga TN has 1 = 561-722-6208 (price listed on rearcounter.com: $6.26).

CARPENTER NOS OBSOLETE PARTS in Concord NC has 1 = 800-476-9653.

MUSTANG'S ETC. in Van Nuys CA has 2 = 818-787-7634.

NOS PARTS LTD in Waxahachie TX has 5 = 972-937-2201.
Bill, thanks again, I just ordered the last one from K.C. Motors in TN. It actually was $6.26 and for another 6 bucks it'll be at my door by week's end. I looked at the Waxahachie place and they wanted $49 for the same switch!
 
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Old May 10, 2019 | 05:47 PM
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Since I like to close my threads when possible, the P/N purchased was a direct match and worked like it should in my NP-208F T-case. Thanks again for the help.
 
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