7 replies to this topic

[Hpal]

hi guys,

I've got a mk3 mini 1000 in Australia (1972) and there's lots of bits missing including the ignition switch. can anyone point me in the direction of a new switch? they seem hard to find. thanks

Attached Files

•  classic-mini-mk3-ignition-lock-switch_360_86337ea261e56a32d2efd2a0139d59ea.jpg   21.88K   22 downloads

[imack]

If its the same as the UK spec switches for early mk3's then they are no longer available. There was a thread on here recently about them.

[imack]

Searh:

Ignition barrel, where do I start.

Can't work out how to do a link

[nicklouse]

Searh:

Ignition barrel, where do I start.

Can't work out how to do a link

http://www.theminifo...ere-do-i-start/

[Hpal]

Thanks guys, Its going to be hard and expensive to get an original I think. If only I'd bought an Aussie mini I'd have less of a headache. I was thinking maybe a switch from something else might fit, has anyone tried it?

Some possibilities:

         

Morgan             https://www.ebay.com...ys/263933511438

MG              https://www.ebay.com...W-/381568950524

                     https://rimmerbros.com/Item--i-BHM7144X

RR Classic   https://www.ebay.co....5.c100013.m1986

 

I reckon either RRC  or MG would work fine with some mods to the clamping diameter. Thoughts?

[Bat]

Hi,

Do you need just the switch or the lock and barrel as well?

Cheers    

[Hpal]

Hi All,

I had a little win and have some good info for anyone looking to replace their NLA Early MK3 switch. I spent 12 hrs solid at work looking on the net for possible other switches that would fit, I eventually settled on this MGB switch, I took a gamble and bought it and it turned up yesterday and fits well, haven't tried the cowl on it yet but it should fit. It's a Neiman switch and looks pretty similar to the mini one, not that I had one to compare it to. 

https://www.google.c...538714208416688

 

There are other mgb switches which look the same but appear to fit a larger diameter steering column, this particular one is the only one I found with the smaller diameter and it fits the mini.  The part number is ADU 3341

Attached Files

•  s-l300.jpg   13.64K   20 downloads

[Spider]

hi guys,

I've got a mk3 mini 1000 in Australia (1972) and there's lots of bits missing including the ignition switch. can anyone point me in the direction of a new switch? they seem hard to find. thanks

 

I'm pretty sure I have one of these, not sure how I ended up with it, but it's junk to me (as in it fits nothing I have or will ever likely have). Drop me a PM if you like.