I have such a kit.
Al J.James Barrett wrote:
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> At 10:46 AM 11/29/98 -0500, you wrote:
> >I just reinstalled the direction indicator switch and it looks like it
> >will break soon. When I indicate a right or left turn and then turn the
> >wheel in that direction the striker ring comes in contact from behind
> >the white nylon pieces that trip the indicator switch to neutral. The
> >nylon pieces get bent and look like they will break. If I turn the
> >wheel in the opposite direction it trips properly. The striker is set
> >horizontal with the wheels straight ahead. Is there some magical
> >adjustment I have forgotten or do I need to learn those old hand signals
> >again.
>
> Mark,
> The "striker ring" tab should be centered between the two
> ends of the nylon spring arms when the Tiger wheels are streight
> ahead. There is a small screw and nut, that when loosened a bit,
> allows you to rotate the "striker ring". This may not be exactly
> horizontal. If the tab of the striker ring contacts the nylon
> spring arm when you apply the turn signal, the arm will shortly
> break. Note that you should never apply the turn signal after
> you start a turn as you are likely the cause the nylon arm to
> come into contact with the striker ring tab and therefore
> shorten the life of the nylon spring.
> If you have bent the tab of the striker ring up too
> high, you will also damage the nylon springs. the tab should be just
> high enough to cause a return .
> The nylon spring can be replaced IF you can find a kit.
> I aquired a kit several years ago that included the piviot shaft
> for the spring. The shaft was designed to be riveted on.
> I drilled the original shaft lengthwise and re-installed using
> a 6-32 screw and double nuts. The kit cost all of $0.75 years ago.
> The last price I saw was about $35 for the same thing.
> The spring may also fit an MG.
> On my Alpine, the signal light switch uses several small
> brass pieces and a couple of coil springs instead of the nylon
> spring. I have no idea where the switch came from, but I don't
> have to worry about the nylon spring. This switch was on the
> Alpine when I bought it. I assume it is not original.
>
> James Barrett Tiger II 351C and others
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