[makrie]

I would appreciate a tutorial on the intricacies of the neutral safety switch on a 65 T-bird. First symptom, I move the steering column slightly to the right to engage the starter. I've done it so frequently I don't even think about it anymore. This last weekend a second symptom occurred, I couldn't get my convertible top up with the engine running. Later I duplicated the problem by playing with the shift lever.

I expected to see the shifter operating a set of contacts in the neutral safety switch but I also see two hoses which I assume are attached to a vacuum source. That I'm unfamiliar with and would appreciate your help understanding it's operation, adjustments if any, and recommending replacing or rebuilding the unit.

Thank you!