JohnG Posted September 14, 2016 Report Share Posted September 14, 2016 Good afternoon all Fuel pump stopped today, luckily, on my drive. 1st stop; fuse box, no apparent issues 2nd stop; inertia switch . . .looped it out and all is well. Attached, photos of the innerds of the switch. Even to my untutored eye, this isn't right. I've tried gentle rectification, to no avail, so; Does anyone have an inertia switch, in good order, they would be happy to Sell? If I can find one, more aggressive rectification of mine will be undertaken. Tried the interwebnet thingy and fleabay, but, excluding one in Holland for £55.00, nothing coming up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rog1 Posted September 14, 2016 Report Share Posted September 14, 2016 Hi, Have a look at ebay item no 151122629038. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TR NIALL Posted September 14, 2016 Report Share Posted September 14, 2016 John put inertia switch into the search box and loads of Posts come up some with a Modern Replacement. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JohnG Posted September 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2016 (edited) Hi, Have a look at ebay item no 151122629038. Rog Thanks Saw these after I put up my post. Remembered that the old Jags used the same switch If there is not one available via a forumite, then I'll give these a go. John put inertia switch into the search box and loads of Posts come up some with a Modern Replacement.NIALLThanks, didn't think far enough forward enough to do this, so will give it a go, once I have eaten. Edited September 14, 2016 by wjgco Quote Link to post Share on other sites
matttnz Posted September 15, 2016 Report Share Posted September 15, 2016 If you elect to go for the Rover replacement I have a schematic for an adapter to mount to the fire wall utilising the original mount points. PM me if you'd like it. I got mine 3D printed up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chilp3 Posted September 15, 2016 Report Share Posted September 15, 2016 Revington TR offer a modern replacement which comes in a kit with everything you need to fit. I've fitted this to my TR6 and am pleased with the result. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JohnG Posted September 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2016 If you elect to go for the Rover replacement I have a schematic for an adapter to mount to the fire wall utilising the original mount points. PM me if you'd like it. I got mine 3D printed up. Revington TR offer a modern replacement which comes in a kit with everything you need to fit. I've fitted this to my TR6 and am pleased with the result. Gents Many thanks both I am one of those anal types who would like to maintain some originality, so will go with the original Jaguar type replacement option on fleabay I guess. Having admitted the above, I plan to change the fuse box to a non original!!! This is due to repeated problems with the original type, I'm anal, but not completely So! If I have further problems with the inertia switch, I will be coming back to this post to follow up on your advice. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nigel Triumph Posted September 15, 2016 Report Share Posted September 15, 2016 The Stag also uses the same switch, may help when searching for an original. Nigel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JohnG Posted September 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2016 (edited) Gents Many thanks both I am one of those anal types who would like to maintain some originality, so will go with the original Jaguar type replacement option on fleabay I guess. AllFeedback Having expressed my intention to stay original, I have proceeded to ignore myself. Having looked closely at my switch, Im not confident that the 2nd hand switches available are going to be a long term solution, they are, after all, old and used. Attached is the solution I have gone for Very many thanks for all, the help. Edited September 26, 2016 by wjgco Quote Link to post Share on other sites
matttnz Posted September 28, 2016 Report Share Posted September 28, 2016 Nice little fitting to keep the original clip. Is that a rubber bushing? What model replacement is that one? I've only seen the Rover ones but I suppose you could rip anything out of a junked car... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dkbuck Posted September 28, 2016 Report Share Posted September 28, 2016 Why do we need an inertia switch ? in case it rolls over and over and bursts into flames.Waste of time as you have shown.I shorted mine out via a hidden switch which I use as as part of my security system. Bet this post upsets the purists. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
peejay4A Posted September 29, 2016 Report Share Posted September 29, 2016 I'm no purist and not upset at all by your post but are you seriously saying that you'd feel safe after a shunt which disrupted a fuel line and left fuel pumping at 106 psi all over the place? If so good luck to you, you might get away with it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JohnG Posted September 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2016 Why do we need an inertia switch ? in case it rolls over and over and bursts into flames.Waste of time as you have shown.I shorted mine out via a hidden switch which I use as as part of my security system. Bet this post upsets the purists. AA you will have read, I can get a bit analysis about originality at times, but, realism usually kicks in, eventually. My car had no switch when I bought her, just a loop between the spade connectors. With fuel at 105 psi plus and both the M25 and A12 to contend with, I am a lot happier with a fuel cut out, but, each to his own Matt The mount is experimental. It's a hardwood rod which has steel washers each end, to prevent slipping The switch is mounted to a 3mm aluminium plate, screwed to the hardwood. If it is OK (and it appears to be) then I will remake it using aluminium tube, to replace the hardwood. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
matttnz Posted September 30, 2016 Report Share Posted September 30, 2016 Gotcha. Must confess, as I assumed the switch would never be avail here downunder I drilled out the rivets of the clip and mounted the adapter in its place Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JohnG Posted September 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2016 Gotcha. Must confess, as I assumed the switch would never be avail here downunder I drilled out the rivets of the clip and mounted the adapter in its place Thought about that, but, being anal about getting her back to original, if I can, I decided to leave the clip and work with it. I would love to go back to the original type of switch if I can Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JohnG Posted September 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2016 Nice little fitting to keep the original clip. Is that a rubber bushing? What model replacement is that one? I've only seen the Rover ones but I suppose you could rip anything out of a junked car... Matt Sorry forgot to detail the switch http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/182274613335?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX% Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted October 1, 2016 Report Share Posted October 1, 2016 (edited) Thought about that, but, being anal about getting her back to original, if I can, I decided to leave the clip and work with it. I would love to go back to the original type of switch if I can Original type switch here.http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/151122629038?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Stuart. Edited October 1, 2016 by stuart Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TR NIALL Posted October 1, 2016 Report Share Posted October 1, 2016 Original type switch here. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GREYGATE-ACRYLIC-POLISH-For-Renovating-Plastic-Lids-/351807436297?hash=item51e95b7609:m:mH2Zk8lI3S4b70bVYNOxTZgS Stuart. That's a strange looking Switch. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JohnG Posted October 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2016 That's a strange looking Switch. Made by the same company (at least, they have the same Co name) as the original switch. This one seems robust and operates both ways. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TR NIALL Posted October 1, 2016 Report Share Posted October 1, 2016 Made by the same company (at least, they have the same Co name) as the original switch. This one seems robust and operates both ways. Sorry John it's when I click on Stuart's Link it brings up Graygate Plastic Polish,it's my stupid sense of humour. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JohnG Posted October 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2016 Sorry John it's when I click on Stuart's Link it brings up Graygate Plastic Polish,it's my stupid sense of humour. Niall Saw the polish and smiled . . .assumed it was old age Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted October 1, 2016 Report Share Posted October 1, 2016 Sorry chaps must have been doing two things at once and got the links mixed up. Now edited or if you cant be bothered to go back a page its here too for an original inertia switch. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/151122629038?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JohnG Posted October 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2016 Sorry chaps must have been doing two things at once and got the links mixed up. Now edited or if you cant be bothered to go back a page its here too for an original inertia switch. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/151122629038?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Stuart. Watching those Stuart I have had 2 of these in 2 1/2 years, so my confidence in them has waned somewhat. Whilst the one I have fitted is not pretty, at least it is new, so should . . . . .should be reliable. I guess time will tell Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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