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May 15, 2005 | 09:41 PM

Walston

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Backup lights

Is there a way to put a switch in one of these old transmissions to make back up lights turn on when the transmission is in reverse? We have a Warner T98 4 speed.

May 15, 2005 | 09:51 PM

ALBUQ F-1

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I don't know how you could do it on a top-shifter, unless you can get access to the shifter rails.

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May 15, 2005 | 11:21 PM

Madathlon

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Nope not at all.. but you can do as I have and install a switch on the dash to turn on the reverse lights when needed..

May 15, 2005 | 11:58 PM

sierraben

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I thought that the T-98 had a back-up switch on top of the shifter cover just like the T-18; but I could be wrong.

May 16, 2005 | 06:24 AM

GreatNorthWoods

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Backup lights? We don't need no stinkin' backup lights.....

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May 16, 2005 | 09:50 AM

mtflat

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I use my spotlight - swivel that sucker to the rear and power on!

May 22, 2005 | 12:42 PM

two56s

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I have a '56 F-250 with the T-98 and a '85 F-150 with a T-18. Would a shifter cover from a T-18 with the reverse light switch substitute for the T-98 cover? I'm not sure they are similar enough to allow interchange of the shifter covers, but 'll bet someone here will know. If they won't interchange, could the T-98 cover be drilled and tapped to allow installation of the reverse light switch?

Good luck.

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May 22, 2005 | 01:00 PM

Christopher2

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I ahven't looked, could put a backup switch on a T-18 using the top shift linkage. There are three rods on top that move with the shift lever. Does one move back with reverse only? Use a small switch and a relay.

May 22, 2005 | 04:50 PM

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OilLeaks

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Just take a micro switch with roller lever or one of the mechanical brake light switches that work off the brake pedal lever and mount it so that it works off the Reverse shift rod or lever - should be enough room under a shifter boot or between the tunnel and the boot to mount a small switch. Just a thought!

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