[TR] FW: Swapping ignition lock barrel to new switch

Sat Mar 30 07:38:37 MDT 2019

Hi everyone,

I am forwarding an email from a good Triumph friend of mine who I met years ago through my TR4A website. Some of you know that last summer I drove the TR4A to the 2018 Kastner Cup race in Beaver, Pennsylvania and met up with Jerry and a lot of his fellow Western Pennsylvania Triumph club members. That trip was my first long distance “adventure” and was a blast. You can see pictures of my trip on my website http://DavesTR4A.com and click on 2018 Car Shows and Events.

There is some interesting information below related to upcoming events that some of you may want to attend so I thought I would pass 

It on. Note that the Mid Ohio track will be the scene of next years Kas Kastner cup race. 

Dave Connitt

From: Jerry Van Vlack <jerryvv at roadrunner.com> 
Sent: Friday, March 29, 2019 8:58 PM
To: Dave Connitt <dconnitt at fuse.net>
Subject: Re: [TR] Swapping ignition lock barrel to new switch

Look at this site https://www.pvgp.org/calendar/ and see what’s available all week. The Pitt Race weekend is fun but you’ve done that, why not consider the following week’s events starting with Friday thru Sat or Sunday which includes WPTA British Car Day as a part of the Saturday car shows (We have the premier location and the best parking spot to be found) This will blow you away and your car would have a good chance to place well at the show.

Go thru all the website tabs. PVGP ranks right up there with the Monterey event and the only place in the states where races are held on city streets thru a beautiful city park. It’s really quite spactacular and WPTA is one of the longest supporters. The membership really turns out for this, we generally pull between 350 and 400 LBC’s.

I’m planning on attending Mid Ohio in late June, Corvair is the featured Marque and I am a Corvair fan. Next year the Kastner Cup will be at Mid-Ohio and I think some Brits plan to attend.

Knee is still too stiff but I’m told it will get better, I hope it’s sooner rather than later.

JVV

From: Dave Connitt 

Sent: Friday, March 29, 2019 8:29 PM

To: 'Jerry Van Vlack' 

Subject: RE: [TR] Swapping ignition lock barrel to new switch

I don’t remember having to cut my top hose but quality control being what it is on parts I am not surprised.  I wonder if there is any information on the internet regarding cutting this type of material?

Dave

From: Jerry Van Vlack <jerryvv at roadrunner.com <mailto:jerryvv at roadrunner.com> > 
Sent: Thursday, March 28, 2019 7:37 PM
To: Dave Connitt <dconnitt at fuse.net <mailto:dconnitt at fuse.net> >
Subject: Re: [TR] Swapping ignition lock barrel to new switch

It seems that the top hose is too long and needs shortened. Do you recall shortening yours? They look to be well made. I’m wondering what to use to cut it.

JVV

From: Dave Connitt 

Sent: Thursday, March 28, 2019 6:37 PM

To: 'Jerry Van Vlack' 

Subject: RE: [TR] Swapping ignition lock barrel to new switch

Hi Jerry!

Randall sent me an email with instructions. 

1.	Rotate the switch to the “Run” position. 
2.	Insert a punch or small screw driver in the 1/8th inch hole in the side of the switch and push down on the spring pin at the back of the lock cylinder and the lock cylinder should pull straight out. 
3.	Insert the lock cylinder into the new switch until the pin “clicks” into the switch and job done..

Great news on the hoses!! I have a silicone top hose installed over 2 years ago and still looks like new. 

Let’s get these cars running and start enjoying them.

Dave

From: Jerry Van Vlack <jerryvv at roadrunner.com <mailto:jerryvv at roadrunner.com> > 
Sent: Thursday, March 28, 2019 9:03 AM
To: Dave Connitt <dconnitt at fuse.net <mailto:dconnitt at fuse.net> >
Subject: Re: [TR] Swapping ignition lock barrel to new switch

Dave great question, did you get an answer from anyone? 

Hope to get my new rad hoses today and maybe get them installed later today or tomorrow.

JVV

From: Dave Connitt 

Sent: Wednesday, March 27, 2019 6:14 PM

To: 'Triumphs' 

Subject: [TR] Swapping ignition lock barrel to new switch

Hi All,

I had to buy a new ignition switch for my TR4A and after opening the switch box, I noticed that the lock barrel is not installed in the switch. That got me thinking about removing the lock barrel out of my bad switch and installing it my new one. And there is the problem.. Anyone know how to remove the lock barrel from my old switch and put it into my new switch?

Thanks,

Dave Connitt

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