Plunger in engine bay

[lesR]

I'm guessing most people know what this box, with plunger is for. I have no idea, my only thought is it turns the fuel off in an accident or may even be part of the alarm system. Any ideas?

Les

[phillpot]

Yes. It's an inertia switch to cut off fuel pump

[lesR]

Thanks Phillpot.

I'd nice to know what things do even it I hopefully never need it

Les

[KKson]

Interesting. I'm on to my third V8 Wedge and none of the cars have had the inertia switch, but all three had a pair of spade connectors sat next to bulk head, with nothing to connect to. Is the inertia switch only installed on the later hot wire engines? I very much like the idea of an inertia switch, just in case... My old TR6 had one, but occasionally if I hit a big old pot hole it would trip.

Edited by KKson on Friday 14th April 10:59

[lesR]

Hi KKson

The car is a 450SE built over June & July 1991. I could have been the last one built. The car is original except an aluminium radiator has been fitted.

I watched it being built at Blackpool over six weekends I visited so know its full history.

Les

[gmw9666]

lesR said:

Hi KKson

The car is a 450SE built over June & July 1991. I could have been the last one built. The car is original except an aluminium radiator has been fitted.

I watched it being built at Blackpool over six weekends I visited so know its full history.

Les

Impressive it took 22 years to ask what it was then

[lesR]

It's older than you think, 32 years young

I just kept cleaning the thing but now its getting older I thought I had better find out what it does

Even more success, not only have I learnt how to post an image but also where the smilies are

Les