I believe the reverse light switch is in the push button area behind the panel. I have worked on these before on '60 and '62. It may be easier to get to it with the instrument cluster removed. On one of my cars, both bulbs were burned out. When they were replaced they lit up everytime.
Paul W.
I can't help with the vacuum, but I might have an idea for the reverse
lights. It used to be here in PA that the lights only had to work, not
necessarily with the car in reverse. If that is the case where you are, you
could hook up a temporary toggle switch to the circuit to get you through
inspection.
The later cars have a reverse light switch on the steering column activated
by the shift linkage. If the '61 used a similar switch it may just be out
of adjustment.
I've had friends run the One Lap of America, and were wrenching on the car
with less time to spare. Good luck.
Rob McCall
'67 LeBaron
-----Original Message-----
From: mailing-list-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:mailing-list-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of John Corey
Sent: Monday, June 19, 2006 5:38 PM
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Subject: IML: 61 pre-race CRISIS!
HEEELLLPPP! It's two days before we leave on the Great Race and the
'61 failed inspection - no back-up lights, AND, the brakes are making
a vacuum-leaking hiss when the pedal is pressed unless I really press
down.
Does anyone know where the back-up switch is and how it works or fails?
Can I trust the booster with a vacuum leak like this or must I pull
it out and try a fast swap?
near panic.
jc
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