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Old Dec 27, 2012 | 12:06 PM
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Looking for some info please. I am putting a backup switch on my 73 4 speed and need to know how to adjust it. Wasn`t one on it and I am trying to get this thing on the road this year.
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Old Dec 27, 2012 | 12:42 PM
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If I remember correctly the only adjustment is how it sits on the 2 cover bolts. Have it in reverse and adjust till lights come on then tighten the 2 bolts.
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Hi jm,
I agree with f.
You may need to bend the rod that runs from the switch to the reverse lever a bit if it's not moving far enough to turn the switch on/off, but usually it's o.k..
This year as in THIS year?
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Old Dec 27, 2012 | 05:05 PM
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Thanks guys, I will try this. 2013 will be the year, I hope, long way to go with rebuild/restore.
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Electrical problems also at this point. Front driving lights on all the time, front side markers on when light switch is pushed off and off when the light switch is pulled on ???? Rear side markers work correctly, eyes going bad looking at wiring book.
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Hi jm,
I'm very bad at all things electrical, but what you describe sounds like poor grounding connections may be part of it.
Good Luck in 2013!
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