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Old 05-24-2024 | 03:17 PM
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Hello everyone,
Can someone point me in a direction were to find a low profile backup light switch for the t56, standard switch hits the transmission tunnel(Datsun 260z).
I know that there is a Ford unit with cables but i do not have a part number for that.
Can some one help?
I have found these:
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/mof-sw5857
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/smp-ls382
Thanks
Christian

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Old 06-28-2024 | 07:43 PM
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Be careful, switches have a different reach into the trans , as installed, even if they have the same thread. The best solution is to locally modify the tunnel for clearance. Yes a ball peen hammer and heavy strikes.
Old 06-29-2024 | 07:34 AM
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Be careful, switches have a different reach into the trans , as installed, even if they have the same thread. The best solution is to locally modify the tunnel for clearance. Yes a ball peen hammer and heavy strikes.
Thanks for the heads up.
I made a "temporary" one, it will work for now.
Cut down the housing and the terminal as well, solder two wires and some heat shrink tube around..






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