73 Vert 4 Speed conversion to T56 Reverse Lockout Question
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Racer
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From: Auburndale FL
73 Vert 4 Speed conversion to T56 Reverse Lockout Question
Hey all, I am planning on a T56 in my 73 and replacing the Muncie. As I research I have seen a lot of options for reverse lockout but I haven't seen anyone discuss what I am thinking. Being someone who believes I am never the 1st one to think of anything I thought I would ask the forum for expertise.
I like the factory 73 Shift ball and handle, so i am curious if anyone has ever used the "t-grip" reverse handle on the shifter to activate a switch instead of the cable that runs there? My thought being if a shift ball can have a button on it, why couldn't the "t-grip" be setup with a contact switch which is activated when the handle is pulled up to go into reverse?
Thoughts, problems, reasons why this wouldn't work? Then the big question, any idea what type of switch could be used for this purpose?
Thanks and BeerMe!
I like the factory 73 Shift ball and handle, so i am curious if anyone has ever used the "t-grip" reverse handle on the shifter to activate a switch instead of the cable that runs there? My thought being if a shift ball can have a button on it, why couldn't the "t-grip" be setup with a contact switch which is activated when the handle is pulled up to go into reverse?
Thoughts, problems, reasons why this wouldn't work? Then the big question, any idea what type of switch could be used for this purpose?
Thanks and BeerMe!
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jun 2011
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Hey all, I am planning on a T56 in my 73 and replacing the Muncie. As I research I have seen a lot of options for reverse lockout but I haven't seen anyone discuss what I am thinking. Being someone who believes I am never the 1st one to think of anything I thought I would ask the forum for expertise.
I like the factory 73 Shift ball and handle, so i am curious if anyone has ever used the "t-grip" reverse handle on the shifter to activate a switch instead of the cable that runs there? My thought being if a shift ball can have a button on it, why couldn't the "t-grip" be setup with a contact switch which is activated when the handle is pulled up to go into reverse?
Thoughts, problems, reasons why this wouldn't work? Then the big question, any idea what type of switch could be used for this purpose?
Thanks and BeerMe!
I like the factory 73 Shift ball and handle, so i am curious if anyone has ever used the "t-grip" reverse handle on the shifter to activate a switch instead of the cable that runs there? My thought being if a shift ball can have a button on it, why couldn't the "t-grip" be setup with a contact switch which is activated when the handle is pulled up to go into reverse?
Thoughts, problems, reasons why this wouldn't work? Then the big question, any idea what type of switch could be used for this purpose?
Thanks and BeerMe!
Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 3,330
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From: Europe , Luxembourg
Hi
When I installed the T56, I thought also about installing a switch into the T-Handle. Finally, I wired the lock out to the brake light and forgot about the 1st idea.
So I will follow this thread about what switch to use and how to install it.
Rgds.
When I installed the T56, I thought also about installing a switch into the T-Handle. Finally, I wired the lock out to the brake light and forgot about the 1st idea.
So I will follow this thread about what switch to use and how to install it.
Rgds.
