What is this part on T56??

[Wagon_Wheel]

Hey guys, picked up a T56 just need to know what this part is?
It comes off the left hand side of the shifter, and just has a thread. Need to know what it is so i can put one in there... as its obviously missing.
Thanks

 

[moff_man]

http://www.zorly.com/images_corvett...M6, MZ6, M10, M12) Six Speed tranny image.jpg

from the pic it looks like a sensor or switch or even reverse lock out

 

[Wagon_Wheel]

Hmmm at a guess i was thinking reverse lockout. But looks likes its got a wiring plug on the end of it???
Anyone know for certain?

 

[VYHDT]

Hope this is of help

T56 - Picture reference for connections - LS1TECH

 

[Wagon_Wheel]

Ok cool so it is reverse lockout....

Gearbox is from a VS GTS, and going into a VS Clubsport. Any idea what wires are suppose to go where? I doubt ill have that plug in my loom. How would i hook it up?

 

[Wagon_Wheel]

Or does the normal reverse light switch plug go on that?

 

[Decicrate]

Two ways to hook it up.

1. You can run a feed from the brake light switch so when you have your foot on the brake you can select reverse.
2. Run a separate safety switch (the type with the cover) on your console so when you need to get reverse you flick the switch and it activates the solenoid.

If you are using the car for normal road use I would recommend the first way. The second way is good if you do motorkhana's or auto tests where you need to pull reverse quickly.
With the second option you have to remember to flick the switch after you have finished with reverse or the solenoid will stay open and it can be quite easy to hit reverse when going for 5th gear.

 

[Wagon_Wheel]

How easy would it be to hit reverse instead of 5th? Surely it wont be easy.
I was thinking about ditching it for now

 

[Decicrate]

Pretty easy, the gate between 5th and reverse is pretty small. If you go a fraction to far you will clip reverse. It will only take you about 20 to 30 minutes ti hook it up either way. A lot less time than having to pull the gearbox out and have it fixed.

 

[moff_man]

yeah i agree, you dont want to be anywere near reverse when going for 5th.