Otter switch connection plug?

[l10tus]

I'm about to re-wire my Otter switch, but seem to have misplaced the original connection plug, does anyone have a spare they could let me have, or be able to recommend a source to obtain one from?

Or is there a solution to connecting the two small brass pins, with a suitable replacement connector ?

Your advice / assistance would be appreciated,

Regards,

Phil.

[john.p.clegg]

Phil
Not 100% about this as i don't have one ,but think the pins are the standard "bullet " connector size and a twin or two single "bullet" connectors should fit..

John

[cliveyboy]

On my Sprint it had Johns suggestion of a couple of bullet connectors.
If you are not worried about originality, I did think about soldering a couple of wires on and fitting a different plug and socket.
Clive

[l10tus]

Gents,

Thanks for the replies.

It appears to have two brass male connection pins, these are smaller than normal sized bullet connectors, so I was just wondering where the source of the original plug was from, as I remember it was a small moulded rubber plug that also completely sealed the connection terminal hole - keeping out all the elements at the same time as looking neat?

Does anyone have a picture of the original item ?

I wouldn't of thought it was Lotus own design and imagine it was a quite available in its day, as several similar aged vehicles used it - in fact I'm thinking, was this a retro fit item, not originally installed at the time of production by the factory?

As I find whenever loose connections are 'cobbled together', they never seem to work out in practice to be as good as the original item, so I would be really grateful if someone could enlighten me as to a source of its possible replacement?

I realise there are alternative methods of switching the fan on, but my rad has been drilled to accept an Otter switch, so I'd like to keep it.

Thanks once again for your thoughts,

Regards,

Phil.

[jeff jackson]

Hi Phil,
I echo what the others have replied, I lost the otter switch connector years ago, in fact i don't think the car had one when I bought it twenty years ago. You said

"As I find whenever loose connections are 'cobbled together', they never seem to work out in practice to be as good as the original item, so I would be really grateful if someone could enlighten me as to a source of its possible replacement?"

I agree it would be nice to have the original, but my two bullet connectors have been on for years, with a bit of heatshrink over the top and a cable tie holding all in place.

Kind regards
Jeff 72+2

[l10tus]

Jeff,

Thanks for the thoughts.

This Forum will provide - I'm sure !

I'm hopeful someone will come up with the result I'm looking for, but meantime will do exactly as you suggest!

Tidy ideas.

Kind regards,

Phil.

[Gordon Sauer]

Sometime ago somebody gave the Volvo number for that Otters switch and that would suggest that may be there is a Volvo plug that would fit on there but otherwise, yes on my plus 2S 130 I am using two bullet connectors as a others. Gordon Sauer

[ricarbo]

Why not ask Otter? If it was a special, I would expect it to come with the thermostat.
regards
Richard

[l10tus]

Gents,

Thanks for the further replies.

I've added a picture (of sorts!) - to show the terminals in question.

Also sent a query request to Otter. ( good suggestion!)

Will update the Thread, once a reply has been received.

Regards,

Phil

[AHM]

Phil
Not 100% about this as i don't have one ,but think the pins are the standard "bullet " connector size and a twin or two single "bullet" connectors should fit..
John

They are a bit smaller than bullets, but if you get one of the cheapo crimp-on with the bit of coloured plastic, male bullet connectors and file off the rounded end, the resultant tube is a good push fit.

Alternatively Jag. specialists sell the plug for about 20 quid.

[archigator]

This is an earlier post I made about a suitable replacement plug made by Volvo into which the Otter switch fits snuggly. It's served for years now without an issue.

http://www.lotuselan.net/forums/elan-archive-f16/how-tamed-the-otter-t12224.html

Gary
'71 Sprint FHC
Miami, Florida

[john.p.clegg]

mmmmm....

http://www.ottercontrols.co.uk/sectors/ ... eries.html

John

[l10tus]

Update as promised: Supply of 'Moulded Plug' connector.

The Otter factory don't make these switches anymore (surprise surprise!) - haven't done so for 30 years, so no luck there.

MGB 's were fitted with them - so tried a couple of suppliers - but again, no luck.

Will try to source one from a Jag specialist ?

Regards,

Phil.

[AHM]

Jag specialist ?

Oh! Ye of little faith!

C45073X

http://www.terrysjag.com/product/C45073X.html

and the otter switch that it fits
http://www.terrysjag.com/product/C45086X.html

[l10tus]

AHM

Nice one, Well done!

I knew it would be resolved, thanks to everyone who contributed on this Item,

Great support,

( now, is anyone going to the States who can collect it for me ? - only joking honest !)

Best regards all,

Phil.