ianc Posted September 12, 2023 Report Share Posted September 12, 2023 4VC has a reversing lamp switch mounted on the panel between the dashboard and the H bracket. For some unknown reason, I found that the switch had broken apart during the recent gearbox/overdrive transplant. The switch is a simple pull/push unit, with a very small bulb inside its screw-on knob. When activated, a white light is displayed through the knob. As can be seen, the switch has broken into 2 major pieces - the remaining small section has disappeared. There is no identification whatsoever, but I know it was fitted early in 1962. I have been searching for a replacement, but to no avail thus far. Might someone know where I could find a replacement? In the meantime, I am going to see whether I can Superglue it together, probably with a strap round the body to prevent it flying apart (which is what happens when I pull the knob). Now that I have a switch on the gearbox cover, I no longer actually require a switch in the cockpit, but I don't wish to sacrifice originality. At the very least, I would like to have a light inside the cockpit indicating that my reversing lamps are lit. To achieve this, I could modify this broken unit to act as an indicator only, or replace it with a lamp showing a white light (any suggestion for that?). Ian Cornish Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ianc Posted September 12, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2023 Wow - a swift response from my friend Tony Sheach, who is going to send me one tomorrow. In addition, another even older old friend, Neil Revington, tells me he has some, should I ever need another.. Looks as if I am sorted. Ian Cornish Quote Link to post Share on other sites
keith1948 Posted September 12, 2023 Report Share Posted September 12, 2023 Hi Ian Holden sell one similar/same as yours https://www.holden.co.uk/p/illuminated-push-pull-switch-spb101-1 Keith Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ianc Posted September 12, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2023 Well done, Keith, the Holden switch is near identical. It seems that Tony is saving me some £42. Ian Cornish Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted September 12, 2023 Report Share Posted September 12, 2023 (edited) If it was not an original rally car I’d just ditch that switch and add a gearbox activated unit/ switch. . Ala TR5/6. Works nicely on my old shed. Edited September 12, 2023 by BlueTR3A-5EKT Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ianc Posted September 13, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2023 Ah, Peter, I have a gearbox actuated switch, added about 3 years ago by Cox & Son, but I don't want to leave a blank hole on the switch plate. The old-fashioned pull switch completes the array of extra switches for spotlamps (3 of these - left, right, master) and map reading lamp. Ian Cornish Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andy Moltu Posted September 13, 2023 Report Share Posted September 13, 2023 Why are you pulling the switch if you have a gearbox switch to operate the reversing light? I can understand the reasoning behind keeping the switch in situ to avoid a hole being left behind. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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