I can't help with the vacuum, but I might have an idea for the reverse lights. It used to be here in PA that the lights only had to work, not necessarily with the car in reverse. If that is the case where you are, you could hook up a temporary toggle switch to the circuit to get you through inspection. The later cars have a reverse light switch on the steering column activated by the shift linkage. If the '61 used a similar switch it may just be out of adjustment. I've had friends run the One Lap of America, and were wrenching on the car with less time to spare. Good luck. Rob McCall '67 LeBaron -----Original Message----- From: mailing-list-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:mailing-list-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of John Corey Sent: Monday, June 19, 2006 5:38 PM To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: IML: 61 pre-race CRISIS! HEEELLLPPP! It's two days before we leave on the Great Race and the '61 failed inspection - no back-up lights, AND, the brakes are making a vacuum-leaking hiss when the pedal is pressed unless I really press down. Does anyone know where the back-up switch is and how it works or fails? Can I trust the booster with a vacuum leak like this or must I pull it out and try a fast swap? near panic. jc ----------------- http://www.imperialclub.com ----------------- This message was sent to you by the Imperial Mailing List. Please reply to mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx and your response will be shared with everyone. Private messages (and attachments) for the Administrators should be sent to webmaster@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx To UN-SUBSCRIBE, go to http://imperialclub.com/unsubscribe.htm