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MG TD TF 1500 - TD Ingnition Light switch

Hi all

Whilst going through some boxes of bits and pieces last night I came across the light / ignition switch which I thought I had lost.

Is there a way of testing the electrics in it even though the key is missing? Is it possible to get a key cut using the code on the barrel?

Can some one please post a close up photo of the dash instruments as I wish to see what is written on the front of the switch. Mine has 3 dots, I presume for off, park lights and headlight.

Also, after viewing Dave Braun's photos it would appear a spring holds the switch in place. Is this correct? Is there another method of holding the switch in place as I have no spring?

cheers

Stuart
TD 29271
Stuart Duncan

Stu,

I can't comment on the TD switch, as its been 54 years since I owned a TD.

But on the issue of a key, yes, you should have no trouble cutting a key for the lock. If you do have trouble finding someone, let me know the nbr. and I can have it cut here and mail it to you.

Gord Clark
Rockburn, Qué.

Gordon A. Clark

Had one cut using just the number on the front of the barrel..... Keys for Little British Cars
Acme Lock and Key, 2085 Lawrence Ave E. Scarborough, ON 416-699-9999

Lots of places seem to have blanks...
gblawson(gordon)

Abingdon Spares also sells original type Wilmot Breedon "Union" keys for the T cars.

Good Luck,

Jeff
Jeff

Thanks for suggestions of where to get a key cut. A local locksmith has been able to cut keys which work.

Over the coming week I will set up a test bench and test internal switch function.

In the mean time I would still like answers to the following:

Can some one please post a close up photo of the dash instruments of a late TD(July 53) as I wish to see what is written on the front of the switch so I can replicate. Mine has 3 dots, which I presume for off, park lights and headlight.

Also, after viewing Dave Braun's photos it would appear a spring holds the switch in place. Is this correct? Is there another method of holding the switch in place as I have no spring?

cheers

Stuart
TD29271
Staurt Duncan

This one is identical to mine... '53 TD/May 13th 1953.... I got a black sticker with the lettering already on it....


gblawson(gordon)

Abingdon Spares lists the wire clip (spring) which holds the switch in place for under $8. Part#39 002a. Gordon's shot of the dial is correct as original for all TD's as far as I know. George
George Butz

Mine (TD 29228) is different - BUT - I have no idea if it is original. As you turn the lever the little opening exposes the writing (OFF, etc.) see pic


Chris Malcolm

Chris: The switch you have was used on British cars of the period, but is not original to the TD.

Cheers

Larry
L Karpman

Thanks guys, especially Gordon for attachiung a photo of the face of the switch.

Now to find someone in Australia who supplied replacement faces.

Cheers
Stuart
TD29271
Stuart Duncan

You can order a decal here (near the page bottom):

http://www.vintagemotorspares.com/phdi/p1.nsf/supppages/hodge?opendocument&part=4

Cheers

Larry
L Karpman

Larry,
Thanks for the info. I can only assume that it was replaced during the rebuild about 15 years ago and was probably a simple mistake, assuming both types were available at the time. ... Chris
Chris Malcolm

Stuart - there is a switch listed for sale on ebay (UK)
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300250372741
- the photo looks to me to be like what you have described. They are calling it a pre war switch for a TA TB. May be of some help. ... Chris
Chris Malcolm

This thread was discussed between 12/08/2008 and 20/08/2008

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