Question about NP435 backup light switch

[agent_orange_71]

I know this switch is supposed to be located somewhere on the topcover of the transmission. Problem is, mine came out of a mid 60s truck (date on tag says 3-10-66) and there is no hole for the switch. I know the 66 broncos didnt have backup lights, but i doubt i could get a sticker on my 71 without them. Plus Id like to have them anyway. I thought about just rigging up a on/off type switch on the dash that I could flip on if I needed the lights. Anyone done this or have a better idea???

 

[rob wilson]

Had the same problem with mine. Since it also had a slight crack in the top cover, I replaced it with one I got from Driven Auto Parts. This one has the switch. Not sure if there would be any way to retro one into your cover.

 

[kwspony]

how much did that cover cost you???? I am in the same situation. been looking for top covers at the wrecking yard but no luck yet. I do have a switch on the dash for the auxiliary backup lights but a switch on the cover would be cool. I could wire up all the rear lights

 

[broncnaz]

I've seen that also on a lot of NP435's easiest solution is as rob stated find another top cover. I have seen some of the covers with out the switch some have a boss located where the switch should go you may be able to drill and tap it for a switch.

I'm not positive if the wire colors for a 71 are the same as 73 up broncos but they should be. its easy to wire a switch into the Black/red striped wire. but I like having the trans mounted switch much better

 

[rob wilson]

Randy had it pulled and ready to pick up for $50.

 

[rob wilson]

Edited my original post but it didn't update. You may also want to consider a shifter handle with a switch built in. JEGs and Summit have them.

 

[agent_orange_71]

I did some checking tonight and found the little plug where the switch would be. It doesnt look like thatll be too much trouble to retrofit. Its amazing what you find when you scrape almost 40 years of mud & grease off of a transmission.

 

[broncotime]

If any of you folks find a source for the plug that goes on the wiring harness end of the switch, let me know. I have the tranny side of the switch and tried just pushing crimp connectors over the pins, but after a while they vibrate off and then no more back up lights until I crawl under the truck and push them back on. The real plug should be an oval shaped, two female connector type with some snap arms on the outside to hold it onto the tranny side of the switch.

Does that make sense? I need one if anyone has one or knows where to find one.

Thanks,
broncotime

 

[broncnaz]

If any of you folks find a source for the plug that goes on the wiring harness end of the switch, let me know.
Thanks,
broncotime

The best and cheapest source I've found is the local junkyard search the pickup trucks until you find a good one. you can usually unplug it from the upper end leaving plenty of wire to splice into the bronco harness and most of the time the junkyard wont even charge for it.

 

[admin]

Thought I would throw in a visual aide.

 

[admin]

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[agent_orange_71]

Thanks for the pics, Jon. That switch is exactly where I found the plug in mine. Guess its time to drill and tap.