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Feb 20, 2001 | 03:26 PM

f10074

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Feb 20, 2001 | 06:35 PM

thebeast

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I have a 79' f-150 with a 4x4 and I would like to disable the start only in park and neutral so I can start it in gear. My 70' f-100 sports custom has this device disabled so it will start in gear. Can any please tell me how to do this so I can start my truck in gear.

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Feb 20, 2001 | 06:38 PM

otto

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why on earth would you want to start in gear, they put that on there for a reason not only do you endanger yourself but also the people around you , does anyone here agree with me on this ???????

Feb 20, 2001 | 06:52 PM

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On my 70' f-100 I have a intake leak and it will die when idleing at stop lights. It is a lot easier to start it in gear than tring to put it in park or neutral. Also I do a lot of mudding and if it dies when I am in the middle of a giant mud hole it is easier to start in gear and continue mudding so I don't get stuck. If I quit rolling I will probably get stuck in my serious mud holes. Thats just my reason behind the disablement.

Feb 20, 2001 | 07:36 PM

MSTRAWN

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Only bypass that thing in an emergency, and just to get to a parts store. All it takes is a moment of distraction, mind on something else, to get some one seriously hurt.

1977 F-100
300 I-6 / C-4
Offy intake w/holley390
Hedman headers w/duals
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Feb 20, 2001 | 09:22 PM

jowilker

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Guys I disagree. Both of my 66s will crank in gear. I know that, and it isn't a problem. My red truck with the manual choke is the more likely to shut down while warming up, and I just twist the key and mash the gas when it hits. Once the trucks are warm, they don't cut off anyway.

My 2 cents worth. :-)

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Feb 20, 2001 | 10:09 PM

stingray

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My starter neutral switch has been disconnected as long as I've had the truck. I got tired of jiggling the stupid lever, and it was easier to bypass than to adjust. Just trace the wiring from the switch itself until you come to the 4-pin connector usually located near the transmission dipstick handle. Just cut the two red and blue wires and short them together.