[Healeys] Brake light switch

[kags at shaw.ca]

Hi Brian:

 

Yes, there was a problem years ago with brake light switches.  It may have
been related to a lot of people switching to silicone brake fluid.

 

I don't recall anything about a Harley switch being compatible, but some of
us tried Volkswagen switches that worked well.  I do recall one BJ8 owner
here that eventually gave up and installed a micro switch kit from a
hotrodder supplier that permanently fixed the problem.

 

I have replaced 3 (or maybe 4) brake light switches in the last 2- 3 years -
all on BJ8's - including on my own, and on our friend DM's car, and all
seems well.  The word is that the parts now being supplied are better.
These switches came in Interpart boxes and were sourced from Bob Yule at
Autofarm in Ontario - they were not particularly expensive.

 

Be aware that there are 2 different switches used on the big Healey (6 cyl)
up to and including the very early BJ8's - uses a copper sealing washer -
with screw type wire terminals, and the later BJ8 which I believe is a taper
thread seal with fast-on terminals.

 

I have not seen Roger's articles that Jean mentioned, but I'll bet that all
pertinent information that is possible will be there - knowing Roger!

 

 

Earl Kagna

Victoria BC

BJ8, BT7 tri-carb

 

 

 

 

From: Healeys <healeys-bounces at autox.team.net> On Behalf Of Brian Drab via
Healeys
Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 4:00 PM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] Brake light switch

 

I recall several years ago that there was a discussion on the poor quality
of Healey brake light switches. At that time several people advised that a
Harley brake light switch worked and worked better than the original. 

I tried checking the archives but I don't know how to check by subject
rather date - if it can even be done. What I need to know is either the
Harley part number or the years and model Harley that the switches are from.
Can anyone help.

Brian Drab

BJ8



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