[TR] TR3 Backup Light

[Alex]

I have the Lucas period lights for clear backup and red fog mounted and 
wired on my 59 TR3A.
The backup light is driven by a TR6 brake light switch mounted to the 
tranny. When the car is placed in reverse the backup light comes on 
automatically. When taken out of reverse it goes out. The red fog light 
(rear) is activated by a Lucas period switch that is white with a center 
light that goes on when it is pulled on.

The lights are mounted with chrome mounts that can be purchased at Wal-Mart 
for under $10 and a little modification.

If someone can provide directions for attaching pictures, I have them of the 
tranny bracket, switch, wiring setup as well as the mount on the rear.

Or I could forward the pictures to someone who can them load them into a 
link of theirs for posting on the list for others to see. Let me know.

Alex Manzo
59 TR3A



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Andrew S. Mace" <zoboherald at aol.com>
To: <cfmtr3a at verizon.net>; <triumphs at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, December 14, 2011 5:14 PM
Subject: Re: [TR] TR3 Backup Light


> Carl, ISTR items such as reverse lamps were often wired up back then much 
> as
> fog or spot lamps were done: with a simple pull switch, sometimes with a 
> small
> illuminated portion in the middle of the knob. See, for example, something
> like this one from Holden UK:
>
> <http://www.holden.co.uk/pAGroupimages/0508.jpg>
>
> At one time, I think there might even have been similar Lucas switches 
> with a
> very small "white" illumination in the knob; there seems to be what's left 
> of
> one under the dash of my early Standard Pennant, which may or may not at 
> one
> time have had a reverse lamp on the back. The illuminated switches are 
> nice
> inasmuch as a: they're simple to wire in, and b: the light reminds you to 
> turn
> the silly thing off when you're done reversing the car! :)
>
>
>
>
>
> --Andy Mace
>
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> *Man: Well, no ... It's not so much of a jet, it's more your, er, Triumph
> Herald engine with wings.
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>
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>
> Check out the North American Triumph Sports 6 (Vitesse 6) and Triumph 
> Herald
> Database: http://triumph-herald.us
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Carl TR <cfmtr3a at verizon.net>
>
>
> Finally getting around to this...
>
> I have an original [in box] TR3 Backup Light (Lucas L494) that I will be
> mounting on the project.  I know that there has been discussion on the 
> list of
> different ways to mount/wire it - but I can't seem to find it in the 
> archives.
>
> Option 1: Add an inhibitor switch on the tranny that is engaged when in
> reverse.
> Not really an option as I don't want to drill/tap the tranny top cover.
> Option 2: On/Off switch similar to the push/pull on the TR3 center panel -
> upgradable to the one with the light...