Re: [ihc] Neutral Safety Switch

[David Bongo <dbongo@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

"T.R.E.Jr." wrote:
> 
> ---The tumblers keep the key in the ignition. I have had many GMs which
> allowed the key to be pulled from the ignition. I prefer them that way to be
> honest with you. It means less key rings and gadgets hanging from the lock
> cylinder which allow me to pull the house key or liftgate key without
> shutting the ignition off. Also, if someone does steal the vehicle, and they
> stop somewhere to do something... lol, thank you for leaving it where it was
> parked.
> 

I'm a creature of habit, I guess.  I just like things being the same
everywhere.  Besides, it IS a safety concern.  The USPS drills it into
our skulls to NEVER leave a vehicle while it's running.  That's one of
the few things that can get you fired.  (It's worse than dumping mail,
if you can believe that.)  The truck CAN roll away if it's left in gear
and not in Park.  I'll just have to be more careful, I guess.

> ---The wheel lock that won't allow you to turn the wheel if the lock
> cylinder is not in the forward position. That has the lever. I have seen
> very few wheel locks (stock "anti-theft devices") on Scouts.
> 

I've got a little lever I have to depress in order to remove the key
from the ignition.  The problem is, I've programmed myself to depress
the lever while pulling the key out so it's not a reminder to
double-check the truck is in park.  Don't know if it'll prevent the
wheel from turning.  I'll try to remember to check tomorrow.

And thank you for the info.

Dave

> ---Thank you,
> -T.R.E.Jr.
> -`73 Scout II (StoneThrower)
> -`51 Farmall H (Heinz)
> -`49 IH fridge (presently unnamed and in need of a compressor)
> -`49 Plymouth Special Deluxe 4-door Sedan (Papapalooza)
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Joseph Shaw, II" <josephshaw@domain.elided>
> To: "David Bongo" <dbongo@domain.elided>; "IHC Digest"
> <ihc-digest@domain.elided>
> Sent: Thursday, November 27, 2003 10:35 AM
> Subject: Re: [ihc] Neutral Safety Switch
> 
> > No, I think the neutral safety switch doesn't allow you to START the
> engine
> > while in any gear except park or neutral.  I am not sure what is supposed
> to
> > keep the key in the ignition, but several IH's I have had have ignored it,
> > that's for sure!!!
> >
> > Michael
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "David Bongo" <dbongo@domain.elided>
> > To: "IHC Digest" <ihc-digest@domain.elided>
> > Sent: Thursday, November 27, 2003 8:19 AM
> > Subject: [ihc] Neutral Safety Switch
> >
> >
> > > I've got a question about the neutral safety switch.
> > >
> > > First of all, let's make sure I'm talking about the right thing.  This
> > > switch prevents you from taking the key out of the ignition when the
> > > tranny is in Drive (or reverse, etc.), right?
> > >
> > > Second, my Scout ('74 RHD with 258-I6 and TF727 Tranny) doesn't seem to
> > > have it.  Should it be there, or did IHC not install it?  How big a deal
> > > is it to install it?
> > >
> > > Also, Happy Thanksgiving.  And I'm thankful I own a Scout (Best route
> > > vehicle I've ever driven.  Best vehicle I've ever driven.  Better than a
> > > Lincoln, IMHO)
> > >
> > > Dave