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MG TD TF 1500 - Frozen ignition/light switch

Does anyone have any tips for freeing a frozen headlight switch lever in the ignition/light switch? Or disassemble it?

Thanks,

Tom
T Capehart

Sorry, it’s a 1952 TD.
T Capehart

A counter-clockwise twist of the chrome rim will disassemble it. BUT BE WARNED. the reassembly will cause you hours of fiddling to get all back together. Best you send it off to Craig Seabrook in Novelty, Ohio.
Lew Palmer

If you are into the hobby and enjoy fiddling, I would not hesitate open it up.

Regards, Tom
tm peterson

I have a few used ones for sale if you need one.

Gary
gl krukoski

Thanks for these three helpful replies. I will have a go at repairing it. I do antique clocks so I’m used to little pieces flying around. but meanwhile, gl krukoski, I’d like to buy one of yours since my lever is broken. My email is tccjr220@earthlink.net. Thanks!
T Capehart

Here are the parts in order if you get confused. :-)




Christopher Couper

Tom Email sent
Gary
gl krukoski

Thanks Christopher!
T Capehart

Years ago a gentleman on this site (Dave Braun perhaps??) offered the suggestion of disassembling components that have loaded springs within in an old pillow case. Any parts set free would thus be contained.

You could use a new pillow case, but there is no helpful hint on how to “contain” your partner when they find out.

Regards, Tom
tm peterson

Using a pillow case may contain parts, but it will not allow you to see how things are assembled. Open it gently and carefully and observe how it is assembled.
Lew Palmer

The pillowcase was not “in the blind.”, you just work from the open end.

Regards, Tom
tm peterson

This thread was discussed between 31/05/2024 and 04/06/2024

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