The brake warning lights were added in late '67 at the earliest when the
tandem brake system was introduced. Early '67 Spitfires (like mine) were
still single line braking. This mystery light is undoubtedly something that a
PO added, as to my knowledge there were no hazard lights on '67 Mk3's at all.
Take care,
Jeff McNeal (San Diego)
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----- Original Message -----
From: BrYarboro@aol.com
To: Flinters@picarefy.com ; spitfires@autox.team.net
Sent: Saturday, September 29, 2001 6:44 PM
Subject: Re: Mystery Light?
In a message dated 9/29/01 6:53:28 PM, Flinters@picarefy.com writes:
<< That would be the brake warning light connected to the valve assembly on
the shelf in front of the master cylinder. Grounding the wire should
illuminate the light. >>
Unfortunately, it isn't the Brake warning light. That's the red light over
the steering column. This is a white light on the dash over the steering
column. It appears to be some sort of courtesy light.
<< I'd try slipping in a screwdriver into the small universal joint in the
steering column just above the steering rack itself and turning the wheel
until the shaft jams. It should be very tight at that point. If you have
any more play but the screwdriver and rack don't turn, then you have play
in the upper column or in this joint. Try doing the same thing this time,
but instead turn the wheels by grabbing a tire and twisting it back and
forth. See if the wheels stop hard or if they still have play in the
system. Doing this test will give you a chance to see which end still has
the play in it. >>
I'll try that thanks.
Brian
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