Mk1 ignition button

Doug Lavoie · #1 05-02-10, 00:57

Kevin,
The frost plug idea that Ledsel gave us really works. I had taken a origional borrowed from Rick Debruyn, and brought it to a auto parts store. They matched it up, and now have 16 cupped washers.
Maurice`s idea of using the M8 master switch is bang on. See attach. ( I used pictures of Rick`s origional button, and some of the ones of the switch I bought). Just follow Maurice`s directions and poof, a carrier starter button. If you can`t find a M8 switch, a Land Rover starter button is darn close, so I have been told from a fellow MLU`er who just bought one. The bolt pattern is the same as on the instrument panel.

I know it has been said many time here but, ..... a big Thank you to all who have put forth the idea`s , fixes so that we can get past one more hurtel, and try to complete our projects. If you could see the smiles come, when one of the fixes work, it is really worth it.

Well, on to the next challange.
Doug

martyn · #2 07-02-10, 21:19

Hi been reading your chats about the starter buttons can sounds like a good job in good hands but can anyone help out on the choke lever and quadrant bit, i have one that has seen better days is anyone making some or has anyone got one for sale?
cheers martyn

RichardT10829 · #3 08-02-10, 18:33

Martyn mine is here which is otherwise in good order which can be used as a pettern if you get stuck ?

super dave · #4 08-02-10, 21:46

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Originally Posted by Doug Lavoie

Kevin,
The frost plug idea that Ledsel gave us really works. I had taken a origional borrowed from Rick Debruyn, and brought it to a auto parts store. They matched it up, and now have 16 cupped washers.
Maurice`s idea of using the M8 master switch is bang on. See attach. ( I used pictures of Rick`s origional button, and some of the ones of the switch I bought). Just follow Maurice`s directions and poof, a carrier starter button. If you can`t find a M8 switch, a Land Rover starter button is darn close, so I have been told from a fellow MLU`er who just bought one. The bolt pattern is the same as on the instrument panel.

I know it has been said many time here but, ..... a big Thank you to all who have put forth the idea`s , fixes so that we can get past one more hurtel, and try to complete our projects. If you could see the smiles come, when one of the fixes work, it is really worth it.

Well, on to the next challange.
Doug

Here is a picture of the Lucas starter switch (part # SRB311) installed in my dash and it is a direct bolt in and does not require any modifying to install. This is a excellent choice until an original can be found.