1972 442 4 speed wiring question

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Old October 31st, 2021 | 08:26 PM
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1972 442 4 speed wiring question

HI akk, working on a 1972 442 convt, with a 4 speed. I have a few wires that I cannot recall how they went

First towards the bottom of the steering column there is a switch with 2 pins ... according to the manual this is the neutral safety switch .. or its for the back-up lights? In the pics it looks like there could be more pins for seat belt buzzer, I only have 2. Can someone tell me what this is .. and which wires (color) go here?

Then on the clutch pedal there is the switch so the car will only start when in reverse ... I was thinking this was the neutral safety switch ... and I thought 2 purple wires connected here ... then over to the main wiring harness?

Been forever since the car was taken apart ... any help is much appreciated.
Old November 1st, 2021 | 05:48 AM
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The switch on the clutch pedal is where you connect the purple wires, the switch on the column is the key minder.
Old November 2nd, 2021 | 05:45 AM
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Just to clarify, on a 1972 Olds with manual trans, the factory used a backdrive linkage from the trans to the steering column. This both locked the shifter with the key (as required by federal law) and also operated the backup light switch at the base of the column. This switch should have a connector with two green wires. Note that if the backdrive linkage has been removed, your backup lights won't work and you may occasionally have difficulty getting the key to turn to the LOCK position.

The clutch safety switch on the clutch pedal prevents the car from starting unless the clutch pedal is depressed. This switch should have a two wire connector with purple wires.
Old November 16th, 2021 | 07:25 AM
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Much thanks for the response !!!! Took the car apart 15 years ago .. been thru 3 shops and 2 houses ... lots of stuff I had bagged and labeled all jumbled up when finally returned .. like a jigsaw puzzle (defintely some stuff missing ) .. but was my first car so wil be happy when complete !!
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