Equipping a G-Body with a manual trans

[Doober]

There is a connector that plugs into a plunger on the trans...

You can either use a plug that fits this (if you can find one), or just use 2 spade connectors and run the wiring up to the column where the reverse light switch is up there.

It will be the plug that's connected to the two spade connectors that are in-line with each other... like so: - - I opted to just use a pair of male spade connectors, but you can tie in however you want. The pic below isn't mine, but it's exactly what I did. It also shows you the connector and wire colors for the reverse switch.

 

[mebe007]

i only have 1 plug on my transmission and its on one of the forward shift linkage rods. where would i put it?

 

[Bonnewagon]

You need something like this.http://www.rickscamaros.com/camaro-...cars-with-muncie-transmission-1967-1968.html# or this http://www.rickscamaros.com/camaro-...ars-with-muncie-transmissions-1970-1973.html# The switch on the 4th gear is for "transmission controlled spark". Some, but not all trans have the screw in reverse light switch, sure makes life easy.

 

[mebe007]

geez there goes more money lol. how does that switch work exactly?

 

[Bonnewagon]

Early cars had a small linkage that worked an externally mounted reverse switch. Complete pain in the *ss. Eventually they just put a flat on the reverse gear selector shaft and a switch screwed in to the case. Look at these pics.https://www.google.com/search?q=mun...jI8jy0gHN0cCTCw&ved=0CDQQsAQ&biw=1440&bih=742

 

[mebe007]

Looks complicated lol.

 

[Bonnewagon]

That's why I won't even look at a trans that doesn't have a screw-in switch! Worst case, a button on the dash will suffice. But you are guaranteed to forget to use it when there is a Cop behind you. Ask me how I know, .

 

[mebe007]

Yeah when u was looking for my trans I knew I wanted a 32 spline output 26 spline I.put and thus muncie fell in my lap I couldn't pass it up.

 

[mebe007]

What about this switch
http://www.jegs.com/i/Hurst/530/248-000 ... tId=748547

Actually looks like I'm going this route as hurst designed it specifically for comp plus shifter. Problem solved lol

 

[Bonnewagon]

And the price is right too!