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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Hi Brian:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>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.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>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.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>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.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>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.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>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!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Earl Kagna<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Victoria BC<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>BJ8, BT7 tri-carb<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> Healeys <healeys-bounces@autox.team.net> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Brian Drab via Healeys<br><b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, May 18, 2021 4:00 PM<br><b>To:</b> healeys@autox.team.net<br><b>Subject:</b> [Healeys] Brake light switch<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>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. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>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.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>Brian Drab<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA>BJ8<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div id="DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2"><br />
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