lamountain1976 Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 Bear with me, I am a logger and an experimental mechanic...but how is the reverse light wired? I have one mounted to the tower at the back of the truck, but there are no wires. And how does the transmission communicate that it is in R and signal the light to burn? Quote Justin LaMountain Consulting Forester and Horselogger Green Man Forestry Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/3360-reverse-light/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaddeusW Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 There is a switch on the transmission for the reverse lights. When you shift into reverse it is turned on. I think its on the passenger side near the top plate. Quote -Thad What America needs is less bull and more Bulldog! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/3360-reverse-light/#findComment-16584 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lamountain1976 Posted February 2, 2008 Author Share Posted February 2, 2008 There is a switch on the transmission for the reverse lights. When you shift into reverse it is turned on. I think its on the passenger side near the top plate.Thanks, I will have a look for it tomorrow. Quote Justin LaMountain Consulting Forester and Horselogger Green Man Forestry Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/3360-reverse-light/#findComment-16691 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lamountain1976 Posted February 9, 2008 Author Share Posted February 9, 2008 Thanks, I will have a look for it tomorrow.Could this be it? The little mushroom thing with two holes in it? And is wiring as simple as getting a replacement plug and then running one wire to power and one to the light? Quote Justin LaMountain Consulting Forester and Horselogger Green Man Forestry Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/3360-reverse-light/#findComment-16910 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxville Truck Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 Could this be it? The little mushroom thing with two holes in it? And is wiring as simple as getting a replacement plug and then running one wire to power and one to the light?Yes that would be it, it looks to me that if just put 2 screws in it and use that as your switching point to the light you'll have it. If you dig around your frame near that point you may find the 2 wires "dangling" that belong to that switch. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/3360-reverse-light/#findComment-16917 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HK Trucking Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 Yes that would be it, it looks to me that if just put 2 screws in it and use that as your switching point to the light you'll have it. If you dig around your frame near that point you may find the 2 wires "dangling" that belong to that switch.Makes you wonder why the previous owner didn't reconnect it properly.Why do some people feel the need to do things half assed and cause a truck to become a cobbled up mess after a few years?I've never been able to grasp the rationale behind that thinking. Quote "If You Can't Shift It Smoothly, You Shouldn't Be Driving It" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/3360-reverse-light/#findComment-16922 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 Makes you wonder why the previous owner didn't reconnect it properly.Why do some people feel the need to do things half assed and cause a truck to become a cobbled up mess after a few years?I've never been able to grasp the rationale behind that thinking.Herb: You'd love this 1977 R model I've been working on... A real piece of work. So far, I'm up to 32 "Scotch Locks" replaced under the dash, hood, tail lamps, etc. There were splices, upon splices under the dash, and in the tailights area. I've also dug out at least two cans of expanding foam sealant, (the kind you use in your house to seal drafts) from under the dash, and where the floorboards join the cab side panels. None of this was difficult to fix correctly. Just hard to believe someone could implement such ignorance and plan to operate the truck as such. I think someone with a third grade education could have done better! Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/3360-reverse-light/#findComment-16925 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoClueJoe66 Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 Herb: You'd love this 1977 R model I've been working on... A real piece of work. So far, I'm up to 32 "Scotch Locks" replaced under the dash, hood, tail lamps, etc. There were splices, upon splices under the dash, and in the tailights area. I've also dug out at least two cans of expanding foam sealant, (the kind you use in your house to seal drafts) from under the dash, and where the floorboards join the cab side panels. None of this was difficult to fix correctly. Just hard to believe someone could implement such ignorance and plan to operate the truck as such. I think someone with a third grade education could have done better! RobDon't feel bad about the whole sealant trick, the p.o. of my '52 ford used that foam sealant to help shape new cab corners. With the help of bondo of course. To me though there's nothing that beats the ol bondo in every rough spot, or if it's been patched with bondo before add a little more to smooth it back out. Sorrry to rant, but funny what people will do. Quote This message was brought to you by Hargraves Potted Meat Product. Chopped full of "Peckers & Lips" since 1933 - John Boy & Billy Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/3360-reverse-light/#findComment-16927 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lamountain1976 Posted February 10, 2008 Author Share Posted February 10, 2008 Yes that would be it, it looks to me that if just put 2 screws in it and use that as your switching point to the light you'll have it. If you dig around your frame near that point you may find the 2 wires "dangling" that belong to that switch.Okay. Thanks. Quote Justin LaMountain Consulting Forester and Horselogger Green Man Forestry Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/3360-reverse-light/#findComment-16938 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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