Not entirely true. The OD was available in Great Britain on the 1500
Midget and on the Spitfire. I think they use the same switch.
But it never came to the US with an OD, More's the pity.
Larry
On Oct 5, 2006, at 21:56 PM, Bud Osbourne wrote:
> That switch is the same one used in the MGB. The forward and aft
> movement is the overdrive switch, which was optional on the B, and
> never
> available on the Spridgets.
> Bud Osbourne
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-spridgets@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-spridgets@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of derf
> Sent: Thursday, October 05, 2006 9:32 PM
> To: Spridgets
> Subject: 74 Midget Wiper/Washer Swtich To Control Ejector Seat?
>
> Hi,
> The lever on the right of a 74 Midget has two functions, right?
> Up/Down turns the wipers on/off.
> Pressing the end of the lever toward the column operates the washer
> pump.
> What does moving the lever to and fro (toward and away from the dash)
> do?
> I've racked my brain and looked at the schematic.
> Hopefully I am missing something simple. Please enlighten me.
> Cheers,
> Derf
>
--
Larry B. Macy, Ph.D.
macy@bbl.med.upenn.edu
System Administrator/Manager
Neuropsychiatry Section
Department of Psychiatry
University of Pennsylvania
3400 Spruce St. - 1015 Gates
Philadelphia, PA 19104
"Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of
arriving safely in an attractive and well kept body, but to skid in
sideways, Margaritas in one hand, body thoroughly used up, totally
worn out and screaming WOO HOO - What a Ride!"
--
This message has been scanned for viruses and
dangerous content by MailScanner, and is
believed to be clean.
|