On Wed, 30 Dec 1998, Ryan Smith wrote:
> Could someone explain what is different between the toggle switches for
> the headlights on different spits....
Ryan, it's pretty simple. There were two versions of the toggle (well,
rocker) switch. First was the OE switch made by Clear Hooters. Basically
a piece of cr*p, so much so that it was the subject of a recall by the
NTSFA or whatever Federal agency starts those actions going. The
replacement version was made by Lucas, and it was a much better switch
(didn't collapse in pieces -- like yours did -- or short out. It did,
however, require some minor modifications for installation in the dash --
usually a tiny bit of filing and/or a different bracket on the backside
of the dash to hold the new switch. Not a big deal.
So when someone offers you a rare NOS Clear Hooters headlamp switch for
your Spitfire, GT6 or TR6, just smile politely, thank them and walk away.
The Lucas one is pretty good, though.
--Andy
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