Ignition switch / Heater cable nut tool?
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Hi all.
Does any one know where i can get hold of the tool for removing / refitting a Lucas Ignition switch from an S4 Elan? also the Heater cable seems to have the same round nut with two slots cut in it is it the same tool or another one??
Sorry for the bit vague tread but i don't even know what the tool is called as i've not had reason to come across one before (sheltered life)
Does any one know where i can get hold of the tool for removing / refitting a Lucas Ignition switch from an S4 Elan? also the Heater cable seems to have the same round nut with two slots cut in it is it the same tool or another one??
Sorry for the bit vague tread but i don't even know what the tool is called as i've not had reason to come across one before (sheltered life)
Chris
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Grizzly - Coveted Fifth Gear
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Chris
Look at the last part of this link.
lotus-electrical-f38/vacuum-light-switch-dash-t33322.html
A pair of thin nosed pliers works if you are careful.
Look at the last part of this link.
lotus-electrical-f38/vacuum-light-switch-dash-t33322.html
A pair of thin nosed pliers works if you are careful.
Mike
72 Sprint DHC
72 Sprint DHC
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lotusfan - Third Gear
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Grizzly wrote:Might have a go with some circlip pliers, just a bit paranoid about scratching my new dash.
So don't be a cheap bastard... buy something like http://www.ebay.com/itm/MG-ignition-switch-nut-tool-lucas-triumph-Jaguar-Austin-Healey-Rover-jensen-Lola-/201173629005?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2ed6e1f84d&vxp=mtr
Phil Harrison
1972 Elan Sprint 0260K
1972 Elan Sprint 0260K
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pharriso - Coveted Fifth Gear
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Grizzly wrote:i've just fitted the Cigarette lighter and come to plug it in but there seems to just be a stud with a nut on stuck out the back, do i have some thing missing?
lotus-elan-f19/elan-sprint-cigar-lighter-earth-t31273.html#p209361
Brian
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types26/36 - Coveted Fifth Gear
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This is the correct tool http://www.holden.co.uk/displayproduct.asp?pCode=095.193 I have these and they make the job easy.
Mike
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TroonSprint - Fourth Gear
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pharriso wrote:Grizzly wrote:Might have a go with some circlip pliers, just a bit paranoid about scratching my new dash.
So don't be a cheap bastard... buy something like http://www.ebay.com/itm/MG-ignition-switch-nut-tool-lucas-triumph-Jaguar-Austin-Healey-Rover-jensen-Lola-/201173629005?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2ed6e1f84d&vxp=mtr
It was the time it would take to come that put me off the one from the US, Its typical i looked at the Holden site too and missed that
Chris
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types26/36 wrote:Grizzly wrote:i've just fitted the Cigarette lighter and come to plug it in but there seems to just be a stud with a nut on stuck out the back, do i have some thing missing?
lotus-elan-f19/elan-sprint-cigar-lighter-earth-t31273.html#p209361
Just looking at this picture and it would seem i do have a bullet connector terminal missing.
Chris
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Grizzly - Coveted Fifth Gear
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Chris, my after market replacement lighter used a spade connector for the centre hot terminal. It was a folded male spade with a hole to attach to the centre threaded post.
For the ignition switch nut I made up a tool from a large fender washer. Cut a flat on one side of the washer and then cut into the washer hole to form a U shaped tool. None of the nuts are inset on my Plus 2, so the tool works fine with no risk of scratching that lovely new dash. Needle nose or circlip pliers can be difficult to control; probably don't have to ask how I know.
HTH
Stu
For the ignition switch nut I made up a tool from a large fender washer. Cut a flat on one side of the washer and then cut into the washer hole to form a U shaped tool. None of the nuts are inset on my Plus 2, so the tool works fine with no risk of scratching that lovely new dash. Needle nose or circlip pliers can be difficult to control; probably don't have to ask how I know.
HTH
Stu
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