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Old 12-15-2012, 11:34 AM
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Directional switch, I thought it was timing but I guess they are newer fangled than something at least.
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Directional switch, I thought it was timing but I guess they are newer fangled than something at least.
I thought it was an adjustable column. Steering wheel moves in/out? Guess not.
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I thought it was an adjustable column. Steering wheel moves in/out? Guess not.
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The worm & sector cars do have adjustable columns, that is the knob that is around the column, behind the wheel. Mickmate was referencing the lever on the front of the steering wheel.
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Are you talking about the indicator switch? As with a Healey 3000, early TR, or just about any early '50s British car, there is a stator tube running the length of the column that keeps the steering wheel centre stationary whilst turning the wheel. The chrome 'lever' attached to this is turned to right or left to operate the indicators (US = turn signal?). The cancelling mechanism is hidden behind it.
The MkII used a VW indicator switch mounted on the column.

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Are you talking about the indicator switch? As with a Healey 3000, early TR, or just about any early '50s British car, there is a stator tube running the length of the column that keeps the steering wheel centre stationary whilst turning the wheel. The chrome 'lever' attached to this is turned to right or left to operate the indicators (US = turn signal?). The cancelling mechanism is hidden behind it.
The MkII used a VW indicator switch mounted on the column.
Yes, like this. The chrome switch at the top of the Jag emblem operates the indicators.
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Does anyone know if all three of these have the identical hole pattern? Also, do the center buttons fit all three? The Mota-Lita has a unique hole pattern that is asymmetric. Would be curious, for example, if the #1 with split bars could be swapped for, say, #2 or #3 without issues? The original looking one (#1) has more offset and places the wheel closer to the driver (thus probably giving more leg room, too?).
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I have used the same boss on split and solid wheels. I believe they have the same BC on most 6 screws of that type. I was changing it with a Lecarra wood wheel. The split spoke 16" has more dish to it than the two other types shown from the look of things. That gains you a little more knee clearance you lose with a diameter increase. Probably a wash but when we try a couple of combos on a tall customer I'll let you know. I have bored the top rings to accept the emblems. I'm putting together a Motolita order now so if anyone else wants to get in on it let me know.
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...I'm putting together a Motolita order now so if anyone else wants to get in on it let me know.
Nick, can you post a picture of the split spoke wheel when the order comes in?
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I have used the same boss on split and solid wheels. I believe they have the same BC on most 6 screws of that type. I was changing it with a Lecarra wood wheel. The split spoke 16" has more dish to it than the two other types shown from the look of things. That gains you a little more knee clearance you lose with a diameter increase. Probably a wash but when we try a couple of combos on a tall customer I'll let you know. I have bored the top rings to accept the emblems. I'm putting together a Motolita order now so if anyone else wants to get in on it let me know.
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