[TR] TR3 back up light question

[Alex]

Hi Jerry,
This is a pretty easy task. Easily made automatic. My TR3A has a Lucas 
period reverse light that I added and made it automatic. The Lucas light 
lights up a 100 foot driveway beautifully, Here's how you do it. (If you 
need a picture, let me know) First off, a simple "L" bracket that attaches 
to the fastening bolt of the tranny just below the shifter arm. The bracket 
comes up on a slight angle and finishes off just behind the and below the 
shifter extension. Attached to this is a $5 TR6 brake switch. The brake 
switch works just like it would in a TR6 brake position. When you shift into 
reverse the shift bar either engages the switch or releases it (I cannot 
remember off hand). The wiring is straight forward, just like in a TR6. Very 
simple and cheap. You will have to figure the height and angle of the 
bracket. The switch you can get at the big 3 or NAPA.
Alex Manzo
59 TR3A (with a Lucas backup light and Lucas rear fog light)
72 TR6
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jerry Van Vlack" <jerryvv at roadrunner.com>
To: "Dave Willner" <dwillner at ptd.net>; <triumphs at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, March 18, 2008 6:28 PM
Subject: Re: [TR] TR3 back up light question


> Dave it can be done and controlled by the Transmission being placed into
> reverse. I did it on my 4A using an overdrive isolator switch. On the
> Transmission top cover there is a boss that needs to be drilled and tapped
> for the correct thread. It's overtop of the control rod that engages 
> reverse
> gear. This basic transmission was used in sedans as well as TR's and the
> sedans had back up lights. Wiring is straight forward from there using the
> switch the same as you would any switch in a circuit.
> If you'd like more information write to me and I'll fill in the blanks for
> you.
> JVV
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Dave Willner" <dwillner at ptd.net>
> To: <triumphs at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, March 18, 2008 5:49 PM
> Subject: [TR] TR3 back up light question
>
>
>> What would be required as far as the wiring goes and hooking up a small
>> back
>> up light off the rear overrider bracket on a TR3A?
>>
>> Dave Willner
>> Stroudsburg, PA
>> 59 TR3A Apple Green
>> 70 MGB BRG
>> 70 BSA 441 Victor Special
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