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Title: Headlamp/ignition switch 1963 series 2a
Post by: Gerard on January 11, 2021, 07:18:22 PM
My light switch is showing it’s age, I have to fiddle it into just position to have have headlight and tail lights to work. Also I think it is also playing up regards to getting ignition circuit to work. I understand there is someone known to members who can refurb
These Lucas switches? Does anybody have contact details?
Gerard
Title: Re: Headlamp/ignition switch 1963 series 2a
Post by: Dentman on January 11, 2021, 07:21:47 PM
So you need to make contact..... :bright-idea
Title: Re: Headlamp/ignition switch 1963 series 2a
Post by: Genem on January 11, 2021, 07:23:38 PM
Welcome aboard Gerard !
Title: Re: Headlamp/ignition switch 1963 series 2a
Post by: genocache on January 11, 2021, 07:34:15 PM
Welcome to the pub, Gerard. The switches are pretty simple, I took mine apart and cleaned and tightened things up. The contacts can be cleaned with a pencil eraser. Watch out for ball bearings and springs, hint; I do mine over a terrycloth towel so things don't roll away.
Title: Re: Headlamp/ignition switch 1963 series 2a
Post by: diffwhine on January 11, 2021, 07:52:16 PM
I find these fibreglass pens very useful for cleaning up old contacts. Also great for cleaning up old wire that has gone black and needs soldering.
https://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/pcb-cleaning-brushes/0514868/?cm_mmc=UK-PLA-DS3A-_-google-_-CSS_UK_EN_ESD_Control_%26_Cleanroom_%26_PCB_Prototyping_Whoop-_-PCB+Cleaning+Brushes_Whoop-_-514868&matchtype=&pla-309889379937&gclid=CjwKCAiAi_D_BRApEiwASslbJ4SfM-dFylaxxL-qHt8teqJ57sLkubK6Tg07GSetMtR45-65PxG7GRoC7P0QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds (https://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/pcb-cleaning-brushes/0514868/?cm_mmc=UK-PLA-DS3A-_-google-_-CSS_UK_EN_ESD_Control_%26_Cleanroom_%26_PCB_Prototyping_Whoop-_-PCB+Cleaning+Brushes_Whoop-_-514868&matchtype=&pla-309889379937&gclid=CjwKCAiAi_D_BRApEiwASslbJ4SfM-dFylaxxL-qHt8teqJ57sLkubK6Tg07GSetMtR45-65PxG7GRoC7P0QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds)
Plenty of cheaper versions available.
Be aware that all these pens shed fibre glass shards which gets into everything including skin - and hurts! Use with care but very effective at cleaning up old contacts.
Title: Re: Headlamp/ignition switch 1963 series 2a
Post by: Malcolm R on January 11, 2021, 11:26:10 PM
This thread seems to have the information you're looking for on it:
https://www.series2club.co.uk/new_forum/index.php/topic,3866.msg42587.html#msg42587 (https://www.series2club.co.uk/new_forum/index.php/topic,3866.msg42587.html#msg42587)

According to the thread the guy you want:

Stephen Cresswell contact details:
email  [email protected]
mobile  07590755823


Malcolm