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1940 Backup Light Switch
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I have a 1940 Super 8 and am trying to locate the backup light switch. I believe it is near the hi/lo foot switch but do not know exactly where.

Thanks for your help.

Posted on: 2021/10/13 13:27
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Re: 1940 Backup Light Switch
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On Clipper bodies and following years, it is at the base of the steering column just above the steering box on a bracket attached using the hardware holding the bottom support for the shift tube. 40-42 conventional bodies may be the same. If so, look for a rectangular box with a plunger that is pushed in by the bottom R-1 shift lever when reverse is selected.

Posted on: 2021/10/13 13:37
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Re: 1940 Backup Light Switch
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Posted on: 2021/10/13 14:47
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Re: 1940 Backup Light Switch
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Great PICs!

I had the bkup and throttle switches confused.

Thanks.

Posted on: 2021/10/13 20:01
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Throttle switch? 1941 and other years with ElectroMatic Clutch may have had a throttle switch but I have no idea what that might be on 1940 unless you mean the overdrive kick down switch.

Posted on: 2021/10/14 13:44
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