Detent Springs and Reverse Lights

[Apis Mellifera]

Can anyone (with pictures?) describe how the reverse light switch is actuated? I have the switch, but nothing is connecting to the flat arm that moves rearward. Also, I need to replace the detent springs. I dont' know where they go.

Yes, I will be buying the workshop manual soon.

Many Thanks

[SafeAirOne]

Can anyone (with pictures?) describe how the reverse light switch is actuated?

There are reverse lights? My UK-spec 73 109 definitely doesn't have 'em. It's been a long time since I've owned an NADA rover, but I don't recall my series NADA IIa having them either (that was 23 years ago, though). I don't see any depicted on any of the configurations in the RN catalog @ http://roversnorth.com/store/pc-246-276-page-70-land-rover-series-defender-electrical-light-configurations.aspx



Yes, I will be buying the workshop manual soon.

If you have a high-speed internet connection, no need to save up. Manuals are available in PDF format at:

http://www.landrover.ee/est/varia/downloads/cars.htm

I'm not sure what language the website is, but the manuals are all in english. :D

[Apis Mellifera]

Yup, standard Lucas L798 reverse lamps. Mine is a '73 88
http://zgerman.com/lr88/rear.jpg

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MGB-XKE-REVERSE-LAMP-ASSEMBLY-LUCAS_W0QQitemZ230211859657QQihZ013QQcategoryZ3420 7QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1 638Q2em118Q2el1247

Number 12 for Series III in the RN catalog.

[SafeAirOne]

Oh yeah--I see it now.

I just looked in the Series III workshop PDF files--(Part 4 section 37) and don't see any mention of a reverse lamp switch on the transmission. Same in Part 6 section 86--Wiring schematic.

The reverse lamp was most likely a requirement for NADA models only (just like the huge turn signal lamps and side marker lights).

I'm sure that someone out there has a NADA transmission out or accessable that can snap a pic of the mounted switch for you....