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18) The reverse B/U
switch is located on the driver’s side of the main case, and is a
black-bodied switch with two studs (see photo below). The switch is a normally
open, non-directional switch that will complete the lighting circuit when the
transmission is in reverse. SST has provided a two-wire harness with your kit
that will attach to the 5 speed B/U
light switch. It can be spliced into your car’s
wiring harness in place of your original switch.
19) The wire pigtail at the very back of the tailhousing is a neutral safety switch (see
photo below). It is a normally open, non-directional switch that will complete the
circuit when the transmission is in neutral. The plastic connector may be
removed and the neutral safety switch may be spliced in to your starter circuit
between the ignition switch and the starter solenoid if you so choose.
20) Install exhaust.
21)
Bolt on shifter handle with 3/8”-24 x 1” bolts and washers provided
(HWA-PACK L). Use medium strength threadlock compound.
Torque to 25 lb.-ft. Confirm shifter motion through all gears.
22) Install front carpet and seat(s).
23) Install shifter boot and retainer ring, and/or console if equipped.
24) Connect tachometer drive cable to distributor (if equipped).
25) Connect throttle linkage to carburetor.
26) Install distributor cap and breather.
27) Tighten fan shroud if it was loosened earlier.
28) Reconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
REVERSE LIGHT SWITCH
SPEEDOMETER CABLE PORT
NEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCH
ELECTRONIC SPEED SENSOR
RUBBER PLUG
