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Re: [TR] Retrofitting a reverse light switch on a TR4

To: Jerry Van Vlack <jerryvv@roadrunner.com>
Subject: Re: [TR] Retrofitting a reverse light switch on a TR4
From: Dean Mericas <dmericas@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 17:30:30 -0500
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Thanks, Jerry. Is the disassembly of the cover very involved?  It looks like at 
least one of the shift rods needs to be removed prior to drilling. 

Dean
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> On Apr 20, 2020, at 4:54 PM, Jerry Van Vlack <jerryvv@roadrunner.com> wrote:
> 
> It's pretty easy, drill and tap the top cover on the boss where the 
> reverse light switch would go and buy an OD isolator switch. The shift fork 
> is already cast to turn the switch on and off.
> 
> I think the instructions are in the Factory service manual. Need the correct 
> tap and drill. I believe the tap is metric. If you need more info write to me 
> and I'll try to drill it down further.
> 
> I've done it.
> 
> JVV
> 
> 
> -----Original Message----- : Dean Mericas
> Sent: Monday, April 20, 2020 5:45 PM
> To: triumphs@autox.team.net
> Subject: [TR] Retrofitting a reverse light switch on a TR4
> 
> Iâ??ve got the transmission on the floor of my shop, and am wondering if I 
> should take this opportunity to install a reverse lamp switch. How big a deal 
> is the retrofit?
> 
> Thanks.
> 
> Dean
> 1965 TR4
> 1974 Alfa Romeo 2000 GTV
> 1976 Alfa Romeo Giulia Nuova Super 2L
> Austin, TX
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