[DeTomaso] Misc questions

[Mike Drew]

> On Apr 4, 2020, at 09:39, Jeff Detrich <jjdetrich at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
>   1.) The switch in the motor that stops the windshield wipers in the
>   parked position is not working in my car. Is it worth trying to correct
>   it?A

>>>It depends on how much you use the wipers and how fast your reflexes are. If you use them biannually you can probably afford to just actuate the switch off a split-second before they reach the parked position. It takes practice. If you use them. Ire regularly repair might be worth the not-inconsiderable effort.

>   If not, any suggestionsA on where to source a new one. IIRC, some of
>   the British car sites have them.

>>>You answered your own questions. The British sites. :)

>   2.) There is a data plate on the transaxle. Since the trans is
>   installed upside down, do I reattach the data plate upside down too?

>>>Well, it’s upside down from its original orientation, but all Pantera transaxles were built to be installed as they are, and the data plates were affixed accordingly. So install it so it can be read without standing on your head.

>   > And I'm not really sure to reattach it; any suggestions for that?
>    
>>>The plate isn’t really attached to the gearbox. It’s attached to the shifter cover which is held to the shifter box with only five bolts of varying lengths. So it’s a matter of a moment to remove it and have it in your hands.

The plate is riveted to the cover, no?  So, simply re-rivet it. Then reinstall the cover.  Of course, remember the orientation of the cover so you don’t accidentally install the plate upside down, and remember which bolt goes where....

Mike