> Andy Mace wrote :
>
> > 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).
Randall replied :
> Now that Andy has supplied the Stanpart #, I'm going to backtrack on my
> earlier statement. Although they have many part numbers cross-referenced
> together, Moss UK does not list the same replacement for 122779
> as for 56865
> (Stanpart # for later TR3).
>
> Sounds like they must have different threads on them. ISTR the TR3 uses
> 1/8" NPT (which is unusual for brake fittings), so maybe the
> Vitesse/Sports 6/Herald uses straight threads or something.
Took a look at my Vitesse SPC ... it shows a sealing washer used with the
brake light switch, indicating the switch has straight threads instead of
the tapered threads found on the TR3. My apologies for the confusion.
Randall
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