Talk about the E-Type Series 1
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by mxke » Thu Dec 14, 2023 8:27 pm
Hopefully someone can assist me in my quest...
There is a part missing from my original switch that would operate the dash indicators. Would someone have any pictures of the missing part as i hope to reproduce it and get my switch back in operation.
I made the error of purchasing a new switch which does not fit the die cast housing, so I am hoping to repair the old switch...
Thank you in advance,
Mike
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by caveman » Thu Dec 14, 2023 9:49 pm
It looks like the nylon piece and springs may be missing:

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by caveman » Thu Dec 14, 2023 10:01 pm
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by mxke » Thu Dec 14, 2023 10:03 pm
A couple of extra pictures of mine:
Not sure what is missing...
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by caveman » Thu Dec 14, 2023 10:26 pm
Does this video help at all, supposedly from 1963 model? Jump to 5:31 for rebuild;
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by caveman » Thu Dec 14, 2023 10:38 pm
Mike,
I’ve just found an S Type stalk image that looks very similar to your original stalk?

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by mxke » Thu Dec 14, 2023 10:44 pm
Neat video, but for the later version of the switch (part # C21710). Mine is a part # C16069
I'm assuming that a proper (original) Lucas C21710 would fit in place of the C16069?
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by mxke » Thu Dec 14, 2023 10:47 pm
That is it! So it looks like two brass "wings" belong on the upper switch...
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by caveman » Thu Dec 14, 2023 10:52 pm
According to SNGB UK site, one has been superseded by other:

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by mxke » Thu Dec 14, 2023 10:57 pm
Correct.
Unfortunately, this one does not fit into the die cast housing that goes over top...
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by caveman » Thu Dec 14, 2023 11:03 pm
SNGB also lists C25254 for 4.2 E Type which looks like it’s for later cars. My 1965 (early) 4.2 has the C21710 type original version.
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by mxke » Thu Dec 14, 2023 11:13 pm
I am assuming it is correct as it is dated 10/62 which is the month of manufacture of the car.
100% sure? No...this car had a lot of interesting repairs...
However the switch is not like the link just sent in post #12, it is like the one in post #6.
Thanks,
Mike
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by mxke » Sun Dec 17, 2023 12:28 am
Fashioned a couple of "wings" out of stainless steel. I now have ground for the dash indicator wires, so the should work now.

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by cactusman » Sun Dec 17, 2023 7:55 am
Julian the E-type man
1962 FHC
1966 MGB....fab little car too