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bkrantz
post Sep 11 2022, 07:38 PM
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Can one of you transaxle gurus tell me if removing the reverse light switch will let the lube out? My switch seems to be bad.


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post Sep 11 2022, 08:26 PM
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Been a minute since I pulled one but since it is below the fill plug level I'd say yes. Can't remember how quick it'll run out though.
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post Sep 11 2022, 11:43 PM
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post Sep 12 2022, 09:03 PM
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Yes. It will leak. Leave bad switch in as plug if for no other reason. Check switch to assure IT is bad and not the pin being to worn down. The last pin I made was 29mm, they actually can vary depending on year and mfr of switch.
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post Sep 13 2022, 08:22 PM
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QUOTE(Dr Evil @ Sep 12 2022, 09:03 PM) *

Yes. It will leak. Leave bad switch in as plug if for no other reason. Check switch to assure IT is bad and not the pin being to worn down. The last pin I made was 29mm, they actually can vary depending on year and mfr of switch.


I was able to make it work. The switch checked out, and the pin action was fine, but did not project into the switch enough to close the circuit. The trans rebuilder had used a thick spacer/washer under the switch. I swapped that out and the pin triggers the switch.
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post Sep 13 2022, 08:24 PM
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BTW, I answered my own question: it does leak, but very slowly. With the stick and pin removed, it leaks faster but still about only a drop per 15 seconds.
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post Sep 14 2022, 06:43 AM
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QUOTE(bkrantz @ Sep 13 2022, 10:24 PM) *

BTW, I answered my own question: it does leak, but very slowly. With the stick and pin removed, it leaks faster but still about only a drop per 15 seconds.

Stationary. If you are moving and have that hole in the side un plugged, it will be a constant drip.

I have to measure the travel to circuit closure in the switches to then know how long to fabricate a pin to be. 80% of my builds show up with a pin that is too far gone (missing 2mm or so). Some of the newer switches need far more intrusion into the switch to close the circuit so even stock pins wont work. Glad yours are working.

Here is a video I shot about this topic recently.
https://fb.watch/fxxuhhEezL/
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QUOTE(Dr Evil @ Sep 14 2022, 06:43 AM) *

QUOTE(bkrantz @ Sep 13 2022, 10:24 PM) *

BTW, I answered my own question: it does leak, but very slowly. With the stick and pin removed, it leaks faster but still about only a drop per 15 seconds.

Stationary. If you are moving and have that hole in the side un plugged, it will be a constant drip.

I have to measure the travel to circuit closure in the switches to then know how long to fabricate a pin to be. 80% of my builds show up with a pin that is too far gone (missing 2mm or so). Some of the newer switches need far more intrusion into the switch to close the circuit so even stock pins wont work. Glad yours are working.

Here is a video I shot about this topic recently.
https://fb.watch/fxxuhhEezL/


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