Reverse lock-out

[waynew]

Did my '69 SS396, M22 4-speed have a reverse lockout feature?

and the "Neutral Switch" feature...where you have to depress the clutch
to start the car?

I know my '69 Chevelle has both.

Anyone know how the Nova would have come equipped originally?

Wayne

[WILMASBOYL78]

I am pretty sure all GM vehicles came with the locking steering column starting in 1969. Your Nova definately came with it from the factory.

wilma:shh:

[waynew]

Hi Tom,

Sorry, guess I didn't make my question clear enough.

I was asking about the "reverse lock-out" mechanism on the tranny
and the "neutral switch?" ( not sure where it should be located )
I have one on the Chevelle...it can will only start after you step on the clutch.

Wayne

[taz3]

From all I've seen from trying to put mine back together they should have R/lockout Classic Industries repops the braket and rod.They don't fit with headers though,that's why they are missing.Autos use 3 bolt bracket,manual use 2 bolt bracket.Sorry this is probaly no good to you.I posted same time as you.

Taz

[NovaSS396L34]

The reverse lockout mechanism mounts on the driver's side frame and it connects to the bottom of the steering column.

The steering column lockout lever looks like this:

http://community.webshots.com/photo/70115730/1086473586045544600dmcdvj

The neutral safety switch is located on the clutch pedal assembly bracket and you can see what it looks like here:

http://www.chevynova.org/1969-1973ClutchPedals.html

and here:

http://community.webshots.com/photo/84747230/1223261772045544600YnOAtv

The 68 assembly is on the left. 69-72 in the middle. 73-74 on the right.