Ball behind Reverse light switch 1978 fj40 ? (1 Viewer)

[cruiserjunktion]

Is there a ball that mounts behind the reverse light switch, in the transmission, on a 1978 fj40?

 

[Poser]

Not that I remember; the reverse shift rail moved directly into contact with the ball that was captive in the switch assembly.

 

[cruiserjunktion]

Not that I remember; the reverse shift rail moved directly into contact with the ball that was captive in the switch assembly.

The switch on this 78 doesnt have a captive ball on the end. I ordered a replacement and it doesn't either. The back up lights are flickering in 1-4.

Do I have the wrong switch here? New was nla from Mr T, or I would have gone oem.

 

[cruiserjunktion]

Replacement switch

 

[thebigredrocker]

Wonder if @65swb45 or @orangefj45 might know and even have a good used replacement.

 

[thebigredrocker]

In the meantime
Here's a teq that I removed from my 76 FJ40 H42 . I don't remember if it had a big washer.

This was in my 74 FJ55 4speed and it did have a washer installed. I've no idea if it's a teq switch or factory spec washer

I believe my 76 tranny has low miles on it. Guessing the piggy switch is worn down from higher mileage. You can see the tit is longer on the 76 backup switch

 

[thebigredrocker]

Sweet Forty BTW

 

[cruiserjunktion]

In the meantime
Here's a teq that I removed from my 76 FJ40 H42 . I don't remember if it had a big washer.
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This was in my 74 FJ55 4speed and it did have a washer installed. I've no idea if it's a teq switch or factory spec washerView attachment 1407759
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I believe my 76 tranny has low miles on it. Guessing the piggy switch is worn down from higher mileage. You can see the tit is long
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I'm going to try it without the washer and see if that changes anything. Anyone know if different H42s require the washer?

Sweet Forty BTW

Thanks, it is a friend's. I've been slowly restoring it for him for the last 40 months.

 

[thebigredrocker]

I was wondering about that. Perhaps even try a thinner washer.

I assume you double checked your tail light housing grounds to the frame.

Holy smokes that rig is perfect

 

[RWBeringer4x4]

I just pulled the top cover off my 75 4-speed. Unfortunately I'm out of town but can check for a washer when I get home tomorrow if you don't have an answer by then.

I also have a later 60-series H42 top cover I can check - but that's an entirely different setup so it probably won't help much...

 

[Poser]

That aftermarket replacement switch looks correct Deo man.

With the new switch installed, using the crush/sealing washer, the lights are still flickering in 1-4 gears?


"ball"
"tit"

 

[cruiserjunktion]

That aftermarket replacement switch looks correct Deo man.

With the new switch installed, using the crush/sealing washer, the lights are still flickering in 1-4 gears?


"ball"
"tit"

Yes flickering 1-4. Turns out I was missing a spring on the shifter. Without it the reverse shift shaft was moving/contacting the back up light switch causing the flicker.

Spring installed. All better.