Brett Posted November 7, 2010 Report Share Posted November 7, 2010 Hello, Thought I would add an inertia switch as an extra safety device on my TR5 (on the low current side of my fuel pump relay). Ordered the one from Moss: C41220AX Haven't mounted it on my car yet, but it seems to me on shaking it manually that it's going very easily in the "cut off" position... So I was wondering if people here (I suppose mostly TR6 drivers) had had some experience of it cutting off the fuel supply when it shouldn't, for example on hard sporty cornering/braking/accelerating/etc? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jersey Royal Posted November 7, 2010 Report Share Posted November 7, 2010 Hello, Thought I would add an inertia switch as an extra safety device on my TR5 (on the low current side of my fuel pump relay). Ordered the one from Moss: C41220AX Haven't mounted it on my car yet, but it seems to me on shaking it manually that it's going very easily in the "cut off" position... So I was wondering if people here (I suppose mostly TR6 drivers) had had some experience of it cutting off the fuel supply when it shouldn't, for example on hard sporty cornering/braking/accelerating/etc? Hi Brett I have one on mine, from Revington, looks identical has numbers 06062886 and pbt-gf15 on the face. Its been fitted for the last three years without ant issues at all. If a shake it manually, the ball bearing dislodges, then push button it relocates. When fitted it would need an impact to dislodge the bearing, which is what its designed for. My original was too slack, used to dislodge on occasions, usually of spped bumps. Cheers Guy Guy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brett Posted November 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2010 Hi Guy, Yes it's the same, pbt-gf15 on the face. So it never dislodged on driving for the last three years, but would it dislodge easily when you shook it manually before fitting? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jersey Royal Posted November 7, 2010 Report Share Posted November 7, 2010 Hi Guy, Yes it's the same, pbt-gf15 on the face. So it never dislodged on driving for the last three years, but would it dislodge easily when you shook it manually before fitting? Brett Never dislodged when driving, it would dislodge easily when shook by hand , didnt require much of a shake. I have just taken it off bulkhead to check. When its fitted, even tapping it hard with a screw driver end has little effect. Cheers Guy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brett Posted November 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2010 Great, I'm relieved, thank you for your answer! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
john.r.davies Posted November 7, 2010 Report Share Posted November 7, 2010 (edited) £50? FIFTY QUID???????? Take note! This switch is fitted as standard on Rover, Landrover, RangeRover, Aston Martin, Peugot, Caterham, Renault and Jaguar cars, and maybe others. If you don't want to trawl the scrap yards, they are for sale on eBay. http://shop.ebay.co.uk/i.html?_trkparms=65%253A12%257C66%253A2%257C39%253A1%257C72%253A3133&rt=nc&_nkw=inertia+switch&_dmpt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_sop=15&_sc=1 I have one that cost me £9, inc.P&P, and no doubt you couild get one cheaper. It needs a solid thwack on the panel to unlatch it, so no worries, mate. Some of them have three leads, some two. The third lead is to illuminate a wraning light that comes on when the switch unlatches, in case of unintended turn-off. The Peugot ones have a RED RUBBER cover! (Vava Vooom!) I see the Moss item has spade connectors attached. If you buy second hand, ask for the multiway plug connetcor that links it into the native loom, whereupon dismantling becomes a breeze - no need to label wires. John Edited November 7, 2010 by john.r.davies Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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