[Healeys] dash switches

[WILLIAM B LAWRENCE]

I suppose the switches in the 100s might be a little different, but when I was
having overdrive problems on the road I bought an off the shelf switch from
Ace hardware that was identical to the old original. It's been working for
over 8 years now with no problems. I think it cost less than $5.
Bill Lawrence

> Date: Sun, 31 Oct 2010 14:29:14 +0000
> From: bspidell at comcast.net
> To: pdeturck at rochester.rr.com
> CC: healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] dash switches
>
> I've replaced the O/D switch on my BJ8 a couple times over 100K miles. The
ones I got from Moss were Lucas and the same as original.
>
> I haven't tried, but doubt they can be rebuilt unless you're a pretty good
machinist.
>
> bs
>
> --------------------------------
> Bob Spidell - San Jose, CA
>
>
>
> I have a couple of switches on myBJ8 dash (notably the
> Panel Lights and Overdrive) which are starting to
> fail. They seem to work most of the time but if the
> actuator is moved side to side even a little bit the
> internal connections seem to disconnect when
> the switch is actuated. The wire connections on the
> back are tight and clean.
>
> Can these switches be rebuilt in any way?
> Are "new" switches similar in appearance and tactile feel?
> Does anyone have any NOS available?
> Thanks.
> -pd-
> '66 BJ8
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