Auto Start in Neutral?

[5219]

I had a 1957 Lincoln back in the sixties. It started just like the Mark II. Neutral and then turn the key.

Back then, I thought the neutral safety switch was defective.

A buddy had a 1957 Ford Fairlane. His car started in Park or Neutral.
Go figure!




Alan R. Harris
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[joeinbcs]

One of the best things I did on my car was install the "Neutral Switch Conversion" that allows the car to start in Park.
I suppose everyone knows that this is an easy upgrade, but if anybody doesn't know about it, its definitely worth doing and cheap.

[Bob Barger]

One of the best things I did on my car was install the "Neutral Switch Conversion" that allows the car to start in Park.
I suppose everyone knows that this is an easy upgrade, but if anybody doesn't know about it, its definitely worth doing and cheap.

This is a really good idea, I live on a hill and prefer to start my car in park. Jack used to sell a simple kit for this (and maybe still does) and it is an easy install. Next time I have my car up in the air I will take a picture.

[Sean Rollins]

I chose not to because starting in neutral encourages the use of my ebrake. The lack of use for 50 years caused the cables to seize the first time I pulled on the handle. Im just glad I restrained myself and waited to test them when I had the drums off for inspection.

[Bob Barger]

I chose not to because starting in neutral encourages the use of my ebrake. The lack of use for 50 years caused the cables to seize the first time I pulled on the handle. Im just glad I restrained myself and waited to test them when I had the drums off for inspection.

I recall during the time we spent in Edmonton that if we set the parking brake in the winter it froze in place. That was a lot of fun.