Lotus Elan and Lotus Elan Plus 2 Forums

Hi
can anyone tell me how the vacuum headlamp switch is fitted into the dash? The switch has a standard switch mounting thread and nut, but the hole in the dash is too large
Bob

This is a photo of a switch mounted on the dash, you need a "dished cup" mount, like the choke cable:

Thanks Phil
Got the choke cable dished cup but cant find one for the head light switch. Do you know if they can still be obtained?
Bob

I think that is one of the hens teeth items on an Elan. I don't know whether they've been remanufactured with the choke and heater cable fittings that are available now but if they have I suspect you'd have to buy an entire fitting just to get the cup arrangement.

I'd suggest you put up a a wanted advert here hopefully someone will have one lying about.

The cups are available from Kelsport or SJ Sports I believe (i cant remember which)

Nick,
youre right! available from Kelvedon at ?45.00 a pop.
I think i'll have a more intensive root through my old parts boxes!
Bob

bloodknock wrote:Nick,
youre right! available from Kelvedon at ?45.00 a pop.

**** ME!! That's crazy!!

Dont worry Phil, my fingernails are bleeding from scratching around my loot to find the originals! I never throw anything away so theyve gotta be there somewhere. Its just a long time since I stashed them....seventies1
Bob

Consider converting an aluminium can that was used to supply 35mm film for cameras

Phil, looks like you went the Corvette switch route, too.

Eureka! found it, complete. Unlisted in my comprehensive detailed, highly accurate, infallible part catalogue!
Been through the whole darn parts store, parts i havnt seen for decades emerged into the cold light of day .... parts catalogue updated!

Now find the similar thingy for the winscreen washer wipers

Greg
Is that the Roswell where you guys found an alien craft and used their technology?
Just to correct the conspiracy theorists, Its alien insofar as its British, the outer shell is fiberglass, this is the technology combined with an X file, er, sorry, X frame chassis, and a twin cam, cross flow, hemispherical combustion chamber head, that provides star ship acceleration and manouverabilty that defies Newtons first law.

Bob

Bob, no, that's Roswell, New Mexico. I'm in Roswell, Georiga, about 1,300 miles to the east.

Sorry Greg
warped British sense of humour, I realized it was not The Roswell but couldnt resist a pop at the place name!
Bob