michaeldavis39 Posted February 13 Report Share Posted February 13 I'm looking to replace my overdrive switch as it is faulty- looks to be the wiring but anyway who sells the best quality replacement for rhd car please? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nigel Triumph Posted February 13 Report Share Posted February 13 I had a problem a couple of years ago with the column overdrive switch on my CP series TR6. I can't advise on replacement switches, and suggest that it's worth trying to repair the original first. On mine, a wire had broken where it connects to a switch contact. Trimming the offending wire and soldering back to the contact made a sound repair. I also cleaned the switch contact faces for good measure. Nigel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted February 13 Report Share Posted February 13 Hi Micharl, I got one from Moss two years ago and I still haven't broken it. They are probably all made by the same factory. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Waldi Posted February 14 Report Share Posted February 14 The new column switches fail early regularly. I would definitely try to repair it first. A second hand original switch would be next. If you need to solder a wire contact, this is the time to replace the thick wires by a modern type with thinner insulation. This makes installation in the narrow guide plate under the column easier. Waldi Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dblenk Posted February 14 Report Share Posted February 14 Hi Waldi got mine went for cheap one as its for the 6 (my 5 is original) its a bit funny sometimes i have to double push in down ??????? so go for a more expensive one cheers David Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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michaeldavis39 Posted February 14 Author Report Share Posted February 14 Unfortunately I'm useless at soldering and the part where the wires were factory soldered looks quite delicate Waldi- its disappointing to hear that the replacements fail early- have you actually had this experience or is it just something you heard?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Waldi Posted February 14 Report Share Posted February 14 My friend’s new switch failed within one year Michael. I soldered a broken wire on mine (it is an original switch) during my resto, it still works. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
michaeldavis39 Posted February 14 Author Report Share Posted February 14 Thank you for the information Waldi Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DRD Posted February 15 Report Share Posted February 15 16 hours ago, michaeldavis39 said: Unfortunately I'm useless at soldering and the part where the wires were factory soldered looks quite delicate Waldi- its disappointing to hear that the replacements fail early- have you actually had this experience or is it just something you heard?? I got one from eBay a few years ago and its been fine so far. I'm sure they all come from the same manufacturer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CharlieBubbles Posted February 15 Report Share Posted February 15 I went a bit heretical following a general collapse of the orginal column switches and shroud and fitted the Revington ‘modernised’ kit - https://www.revingtontr.com/product/rtr8328-1k/name/switch-set-stalk-type-no-ctr-horn Not to most people’s taste I’m sure but works like a charm and have the o/d located on a neat little button on the dash which works nicely with the Revington o/d logic unit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KiwiTR6 Posted March 8 Report Share Posted March 8 Mine wasn't faulty but I found it confusing to use so replaced it with a modified sedan shift lever. To my mind it is one of the best mods I've made to my car. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted March 9 Report Share Posted March 9 15 hours ago, KiwiTR6 said: Mine wasn't faulty but I found it confusing to use so replaced it with a modified sedan shift lever. To my mind it is one of the best mods I've made to my car. Nice modification well done Challenge is the feeble operating wire that passes down through the stick. Ask any MGB owner! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted March 9 Report Share Posted March 9 40 minutes ago, BlueTR3A-5EKT said: Nice modification well done Challenge is the feeble operating wire that passes down through the stick. Ask any MGB owner! Use the modern thin wall stuff, it fits better, biggest problem is actually further down where you need to route it away from the selectors and the lower gaiter ring. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JohnC Posted March 10 Report Share Posted March 10 I'm toying with the idea of fitting a home-made logic unit. What has help me up so far (apart from an unsuccessful attempt at using ICs) is what momentary switch to use. I've seen the various alternatives others here have used. What I'm wondering is whether the original stalk switch can be modified to momentary operation. Has anyone looked into this? Cheers, JC Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KiwiTR6 Posted March 10 Report Share Posted March 10 16 hours ago, BlueTR3A-5EKT said: Nice modification well done Thanks but I can't take the credit. A local guy supplies them He bends the tube to suit the TR6. I'm pretty sure it came with the wiring, but a little effort is definitely required to work around the linkage at the base and ensure nothing gets damaged in use. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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