Jim asked:
> >Can someone on the list tell me if there is another
> >British car that would use the same type of brake
> >switch as the early Sports 6. This switch is mounted
> >on the 5 way brake union beside the engine right on
> >top of the frame rail. If I can source this part here
> >in the US it would save time and money.
Randall replied:
> What type of electrical connections do you need ? It sounds like the TR2/3
> switch would work (and probably be the right switch but I don't have my
> books handy to confirm that) ... TR2/3 up to about 1960 (comm TS60000) used
> a screw/clamp connector while after TS60000 used 1/4" quick connect (aka
> Lucar) terminals.
The early Vitesse/Sports 6 appears to use Stanpart #122779 or Lucas
#54033360. That is a Lucar connector-style hydraulic switch. It's the same
switch used
on the earlier Heralds. I can't think of any reason offhand why a TR3
(Girling) or early TR4 switch wouldn't work, although the part number is
different
(Lucas #34542).
In a pinch, you could temporarily swap out the brake pedal assembly from a
Spitfire or GT6 with the later type of switch and run jumpers from the
original
wires to the switch on the pedal bracket. (Been there, done that....)
--Andy Mace
*Mrs Irrelevant: Oh, is it a jet?
*Man: Well, no ... It's not so much of a jet, it's more your, er,
Triumph Herald engine with wings.
-- Cut-price Airlines Sketch, Monty Python's Flying Circus (22)
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