280 neutral safety switch

[lift2win]

Been having a bug with a 280. Everything on the motor and wiring tests out perfect, grounds, fuel pressure, compression, etc. the motor runs very rich and will not spin much past 5k. I noticed that one of the 2 wires that connects to the neutral safety switch is broken off at the switch.
my question is, how would a 280 run with one of the neutral safety switch wires disconnected?

[Capt.Insane-o]

The switch on the shift bracket on the side of the motor?

[lift2win]

Yes sir

[Capt.Insane-o]

That's the shift position switch, so the ecu knows whether it's in gear or neutral. If the wires broke the ecu will assume it's in gear and it will be hard to shift along with idling a couple hundred rpm high in neutral. The neutral safety switch is in the control box/shifter.

[lift2win]

Thanks for the info! Now I know that has nothing to do with the problems I am having haha. Was hoping that would be my fix

[Chummy]

If that switch isn't working properly it will cause all kinds of issues... more than most think. replace the switch

[Go Time]

Chummy is right. Rev limiter is different when computer thinks engine is in neutral. Think may also make shifting essier by momentary ignition interruption. And make sure you get the right one.

[talonkid]

If that switch isn't working properly it will cause all kinds of issues... more than most think. replace the switch

I know all too much about that - trust me - replace the switch.