WTB - Indicator Turn Switch 260Z 1977

[bolt7484]

Hi guys...

Tragedy my indicator switch has just failed.

Gone floppy. Not really repairable.

Can anyone help?

 

Picture of type attached.

 

Thank you

[Scoota G]

Yep i have about 3 spare units there. Just the indicator hardware side. You'll have to wire your gear into it, i'll get a picture up this morning.

[Scoota G]

If by gone floppy do you mean the switch for the indicators won't hold in place (left is usually the problem because of gravity) if so it's the switch and they seem to be very hard to find. I doubt if what i have will help you. Do the indicators still work?

[bolt7484]

Hi,

The indicators did work but gravity did cause me the problem.

I found it difficult driving and holding the switch in place.

I thought I would try and fix it.

On inspection:

The switch contacts has a have a small white plastic 1/2 moon piece with a spring loaded ball bearing fitted inside it.

This piece causes friction and holds the indicators on.

The ball bearing sits inside the 1/2 moon and on the aluminium casting.

My casting has some wear and the plastic piece is broken.

 

Do you have the small white plastic piece that I speak of?

 

Thanks

 

 

 

[Scoota G]

All that i have is what you see in the photo. There is the thread below which says that allzparts in Sydney had them years ago

 

http://www.viczcar.com/forum/index.php/topic,5510.msg46561.html#msg46561

 

Or if you're clever you can actually modify a toggle switch to perform the same function. I used a toggle switch for 10 years with no issue.

[bolt7484]

I fitted a toggle. Was not that hard.

Great idea, it took a bit of time, I hope it lasts and can handle the current.

At least she is back on the road.

I noticed whilst upside down in the foot well that the brake pedal catches/kloncks after pressing it down and hesitates to return to the rest position....

Brake booster??

Looks like restoration project now........

[bolt7484]

Forgot to say..

I bought this car 10 days ago and only got delivery on Tuesday.

To get it registered in SA it needs a full roadworthy inspection.

Hence I will need to get it sorted.

And buy a few bits.

Thanks for your patience.

[Scoota G]

Does it have a return spring?

[bolt7484]

Hi Scoota,

I notice you know a bit about boosters.

My brakes have a bit of a problem.

They are very grabby, the front wheels lock up with VERY little foot effort.

I have changed the pads and are awaiting a road test but noticed the last night that the foot pedal has a noise and hesitates and klonks on releasing the depressed brake pedal.

Yes the spring returns the pedal.

I notice that as you apply the brakes the half inch shaft attached to the pedal moves & then the 2 inch part of the booster moves also (the part with the rubber boot). It makes the noise.

Is this normal??

 

Any thoughts?

[Scoota G]

I notice that as you apply the brakes the half inch shaft attached to the pedal moves & then the 2 inch part of the booster moves also (the part with the rubber boot). It makes the noise.

Is this normal??

 

Any thoughts?

It is normal for the 2 inch part to move. I would suggest that your Master Cylinder needs reconditioning or cleaning. It sounds like it's sticking. I would suggest starting a different thread and let some of the other blokes chime in.

 

Mark