[TR] Retrofitting a reverse light switch on a TR4

[Dean Mericas]

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 at 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 at autox.team.net
> Subject: [TR] Retrofitting a reverse light switch on a TR4
> 
> I’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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