Few pics of my NP205 rebuild

[badpeanut]

Originally Posted by badpeanut

I thought having this indicator light switch would be neat since 2HI and 4Hi stick positions are too close together for my taste. It behaves as an open or closed switch (and is not grounded to the switch body/T-case). I put the switch inline between a 12V supply and a light bulb which was grounded.

When it is in the driver's side hole (opposite the hole pictured) it is an open circuit in N, and a closed circuit (light bulb on) in 4Lo, 2Hi, and 4Hi.

When it is in the passenger's side hole (as pictured) it is an open circuit in 4Lo, and a closed circuit (light bulb on) in N, 2Hi, and 4Hi.

In other words I think there is no way to differentiate between 2Hi and 4Hi.

I give up unless somebody can point out something I've missed.

Anybody else try this and get it to work?

I used a thin homemade gasket with this test. I wonder if a spacer would make any difference?