1970 Eliminator 351C FMX traction Lock

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Hi.

We recently bought a nicely optioned 70 Eliminator in Competition Orange with a 351C, FMX and trac lock.

I am running into 2 things. The reverse lights do not come on, although the reverse housing assemblies test fine via direct 12V.

The FMX reverse shifter harness is there and plugged in, and the single lead from it as well into the main harness at thenfire wall.

I have seen “iffy” info here and there stating the Neutral switch can be adjusted to have the reverse lights come on if they do not light up, but is this true in regards to an FMX?

Is this true or false?

ALSO. I have the distributor Modulator system. Does it matter which “end” of the modulator (the one with the 2 wires that plug into the blue box under dash) is used for the FMX LONG speedo cable, and the other end for the SHORT instrument speedo cable? I assume no, but Im not certain. Does anyone have a picture that is correct?

Im also just doing some detailing on my Eliminator. Unfortunately I don’t have lots of “specific info” in regards to original paint daubs and dashes, chalkmarks etc.

The car was “restored” 4 years ago, but nothing was recorded by that person in the way of “auto archeology”. I do NOT have the build sheet sadly. Any idea on the color bands on the driveshaft?

Thanks in advance!
Larry

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Drive Shaft codes
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X color codes - after January 1 would be considered late.

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Thanks, now I have to decipher what the paint colors are by abbreviations.

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Hi Larry,

Looks like all the '70 Eliminators with 351C-4V / FMX automatic build sheets I have show the same driveshaft codes:

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CH - LA - YL
Chartreuse? - Lavendar? - Yellow

You’ll have to do some more research to confirm what the abbreviations actually mean.
Check the ConcoursMustang.com forum.