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Joe Reed

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One more thing that annoys me on my car is that the reverse switch is either not tight, or needs a shim removed. If I hold the shift lever to the left, the lamps come on...but go off as soon as I release the lever. They've always been like that since I've owned the car, but I've ignored it.

I want to fix this without removing the transmission. Is it doable by lowering the rear of the trans? Should I disconnect the prop shaft first?
 
I was thinking the opposite might be the issue....either too many washers, or a loose switch. I would seem that a switch not engaging would mean that it's not screwed in far enough. If a shim was crushed (or missing) the switch would be screwed in too far. I suppose I could test that theory on the overdrive trans I have in the shed before I try to fix it on the car...
 
By saying crushed, I mean distorted, damaged or missing....this will led to the switch unwinding. Have never seen a switch without the fibre washer.
 
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