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11 -34
BACK-UP LAMPS
WINDSHIELD
WIPER MOTOR
RADIO AND OTHER ACCESSORIES
SPEEDO. CABLE
(430)
Figure 11-34-Windshield Washer Installation-1949 Series 50-70
ton. Water will then be sprayed in the path of
windshield wiper blades.
b. Service Instructions
When the washer is filled for use during sea-
sons when freezing of water may occur, Wind-
shield Washer Solvent, Group 8.797 should be
used. Do not use water containing alcohol or
other
anti-freeze
materials as damage to car
finish may result.
If
the windshield washer does not operate
when control valve is used as instructed, check
to make sure that water is in the jar. With
washer
turned on, unscrew the cap of each noz-
zle
t
o
permit water pressure to force out any
obstruction in nozzle, then tighten cap. Ex-
amine
all hoses for leaks or sharp bends, and
check hoses for correct connections. See figures
11-33
or 11-34.
11 -10 BACK-UP LAMPS AND
SWITCHES
Back-up lamps are a factory installed acces-
sory. 0:1
1948
Models, they are mounted on the
rear bumper guards on all models except Estate
Wagons where they are attached to the body
of the combination tail, stop, and signal lamps.
On
1949
Series 50-70, including Estate Wagons,
back-up lamps are mounted in rear of body.
The back-up lamps are controlled by the
ignition switch and a back-up switch. When
ignition switch is in the "ON" position, the
lamps will light automatically when the trans-
mission gear shift lever is placed in the reverse
position. The lamps will not light when gear
shift lever is in any other position, provided
the switch is properly adjusted. This is a legal
requirement in many states.
A fuse provides protection for the wiring
and switch against short circuits. On 1948 mod-
els, this fuse is located in a splice type fuse
holder in the wiring harness, under the cowl
above the parking brake
lever.
On
1949
Series
50-70, the direction signal fuse on fuse block
also protects the
back-up
lamp cir cuit.
a. Back-Up Switch On Cars With Syncro-
Mesh Transmissions
The back-up switch on cars equipped with
syncro-mesh transmissions is located at the
lower end of steering column jacket and is
operated by the transmission control shaft
lever when placed in reverse position.
To provide for manufacturing variations in
linkage, the switch operating arm can be ad-
justed for length. To assure proper switch
operation, the transmission shift controls and
the switch operating arm must be properly
ad-
justed as follows:
1.
Adjust transmission shifter and selector
rods as described in paragraph 4-25.
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