Lucas type switch sockets

[996Type]

Does anyone know a source (secondhand if needed for this type of Lucas toggle switch? Or a part number?

[lowdrag]

They look more 70's than anything else. I've been into classics for over 40 years and I don't think I have ever seen them. What car are they from please?

[Sudoku_Ken]

Those switches were used on a Bristol, possibly the Beaufighter.

They can be carefully dismantled, contacts cleaned, and reassembled if necessary.

[Yertis]

I think they're also in TR7 and Lotus Elite etc, Googling switches for those cars throws up similar-looking results.

[Dapster]

996Type said:

Does anyone know a source (secondhand if needed for this type of Lucas toggle switch? Or a part number?

I thought they were TR7 too but they aren't exactly the same. Similar, but not the same.

[996Type]

Yes, they are generic Lucas used across TVR, Lotus, Triumph etc.

Switches themselves generally OK to source (places like Robsport and Rimmer Bros) but it’s the socket they plug into that seems to be rare….

[tog]

Sudoku_Ken said:

Those switches were used on a Bristol, possibly the Beaufighter.

They can be carefully dismantled, contacts cleaned, and reassembled if necessary.

They're not on the standard 412 or Beaufighter, maybe just the flat-dash cars (only 2 or 3 built I think).

[Yertis]

996Type said:

Yes, they are generic Lucas used across TVR, Lotus, Triumph etc.

Switches themselves generally OK to source (places like Robsport and Rimmer Bros) but it’s the socket they plug into that seems to be rare….

Do you mean the corresponding socket on the loom?

[996Type]

Yes, it’s the socket for the loom which is difficult to find if anyone knows a source….

[LuS1fer]

Look very much like Leyland Princess switches, to me.

[droopsnoot]

996Type said:

Yes, it’s the socket for the loom which is difficult to find if anyone knows a source….

Do you have a photo of the socket?

ETA - I'm presuming that yours are broken, rather than you don't have any. If the latter, a photo of the back of the switch might help.

Edited by droopsnoot on Thursday 5th September 08:38

[996Type]

Will do, some are missing and was thinking of individual terminals if it came to it or a 3D printer might be able to help with a universal base I could use.

[Yertis]

Autosparks make looms for TR7 and Lotus Elite – https://www.autosparks.co.uk/triumph-tr7-main-wiring-harness – so they might be worth a try. Very good people to deal with I've found.

but in the notes for the TR7 loom it says some plugs are not available and to call for details.

[Retro_Jim]

996Type said:

Will do, some are missing and was thinking of individual terminals if it came to it or a 3D printer might be able to help with a universal base I could use.

Printing the plugs won't be a problem, I've made loom plugs from printable urethane that have worked a treat.

[996Type]

Very interesting thank you, I’m in touch with a 3d printer for another job (instrument mask) so will raise it with them,

[ferret50]

Do you mean something like this....

https://mgbhive.co.uk/product/111-835-hazard-warni...

OP?

[996Type]

Yes, that could do the trick, thank you!

[ferret50]

I have an unopened one that I bought with a new hazard light switch, yours for a pint, PM me an address.

[996Type]

Thank you so much!

[996Type]

Received and works perfectly, thank you!