Ted,
Your note called for a switch that can be installed under the dash. Since
you didn't specify self-canceling, the answer becomes quite easy. The switch
supplied on TC EXU models is still available (Moss No.140-600).
It actually looks quite appropriate on the dashboard and has the advantage
of having a bright red light in the middle to indicate that the signals are
flashing. However, it can also be easily installed on a bracket under the
dash so that the turn arm points forward and the red light will, hopefully,
cast a rosy glow over your knees to remind you to turn off the signals!
Lawrie
British Sportscar Center
-----Original Message-----
From: tedgantz <tgantz@fuse.net>
To: mg-t@autox.team.net <mg-t@autox.team.net>
Date: Monday, February 07, 2000 4:31 PM
Subject: Trafficators
>In early January Carl Fritz described is successful approach to
>installing turn signals on a TC. I would like to find a source for a
>turn signal switch which I can mount unobtrusively below the dash in a
>TA. I have been working with NTG in England on parts and this is what
>they told me.
>
>"I have a Vacuum switch that's fitted to the MGA and offered for use on
>the TD/TF.It is about 2.5" long and about 2" round and works by using a
>greased leather washer inside the cylinder with a spring pushing against
>the washer. To me it is a very primitive arrangement and @ 94.49 pounds
>sterling very expensive. We did offer a few years ago a clockwork
>switch, which worked as a timer. You would turn the knob left or right,
>which would then make the electrical connection for the indicators. The
>clockwork mechanism then un-sprung itself to eventually return to its
>center position breaking the circuit. This was a much better idea,
>unfortunately I can no longer find a source."
>
>Does anyone know of a source for such a switch or have a suggestion for
>another switch available for turn signal switch.
>
>Thanks
>Ted
>
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