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My elusive search continues for D type vacuum switch #1
67motorcat Steve O Pinehurst, NC, USA Sign in to contact 1967 MG MGB	Topic Creator (OP) May 23, 2016 10:04 PM Joined 8 years ago 417 Posts

Just want to complete the package......

But not for this price eye rolling smiley

http://www.ebay.com/itm/VERY-RARE-Lucas-KICKDOWN-SWITCH-Mini-Austin-MGB-Midget-Jaguar-OVER-DRIVE-/301963555112?hash=item464e6e3128

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Re: My elusive search continues for D type vacuum switch #2
ohlord Rob C A tiny Island off the coast of Washington State, N.W., USA Sign in to contact 1957 Land Rover Series I "EYEYIYI" 1957 Land Rover Series I "OVRLND" 1971 MG MGB 1971 MG MGB "Bedouin 2" & more	May 23, 2016 10:08 PM Top Contributor Joined 12 years ago 28,878 Posts

Have you tried John at quantum?
You can also install an electric latching switch instead of vacuum operated or none at all like the early od and again with the later LH

The ebay seller has an MGB unit

Austin and
Jags used a electric throttle switch and a
MIDGET NEVER HAD AN OVERDRIVE from the factory

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Home of Project "INCARN8'

1957 Series 1 Land Rover electric VEHICLE CONVERSION

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Re: My elusive search continues for D type vacuum switch #3
67motorcat Steve O Pinehurst, NC, USA Sign in to contact 1967 MG MGB	Topic Creator (OP) May 23, 2016 10:20 PM Joined 8 years ago 417 Posts

In reply to # 3270761 by ohlord Have you tried John at quantum?
You can also install an electric latching switch instead of vacuum operated.

No not as of yet, I know there are other options including a Harley Switch.

Want to keep an original appearance if possible. Works just fine without the vacuum switch of coarse.

Just seems crazy this guy wants that kind of $$$ for a corroded piece and doesn't even know what it is grinning smiley

I know it's rare but jeeze

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Re: My elusive search continues for D type vacuum switch #4
Bruce Cunha placerville, CA, USA Sign in to contact 1950 MG TD 1967 MG MGB GT	May 23, 2016 10:51 PM Top Contributor Joined 9 years ago 4,021 Posts

If you find one, I have a set of pictures on how to take it apart and refresh it.

https://sites.google.com/site/cunhab52/mgbvacuumswitchforod

Bruce E. Cunha

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Re: My elusive search continues for D type vacuum switch #5
ErnieY Ernie Y Albatera, Alicante, Spain Sign in to contact 1976 MG MGB GT	May 24, 2016 12:35 AM Top Contributor Joined 12 years ago 19,528 Posts

Looking at the other overpriced 'antique' junk that seller has on offer it's amazing that he's come as close to it's purpose as he has !

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Re: My elusive search continues for D type vacuum switch #6
67motorcat Steve O Pinehurst, NC, USA Sign in to contact 1967 MG MGB	Topic Creator (OP) May 24, 2016 07:55 AM Joined 8 years ago 417 Posts

In reply to # 3270785 by Bruce Cunha If you find one, I have a set of pictures on how to take it apart and refresh it.

https://sites.google.com/site/cunhab52/mgbvacuumswitchforod

Yes, thanks Bruce.

I have had that page saved and found the information invaluable.

Anybody out there have one in their secret stash willing to part with ? smiling smiley

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Re: My elusive search continues for D type vacuum switch #7
67motorcat Steve O Pinehurst, NC, USA Sign in to contact 1967 MG MGB	Topic Creator (OP) Jun 5, 2016 11:19 AM Joined 8 years ago 417 Posts

Wanted to give a shout out to a fellow member here for offering me a nice vacuum switch at a reasonable price.

Forums are a good thing......Thanks again member "tsim".....Tom thumbs up

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Re: My elusive search continues for D type vacuum switch #8
rdgreen Robert Green Adelaide, South Australia, Australia Sign in to contact 1975 MG MGB MkIII	Jun 5, 2016 05:09 PM Top Contributor Joined 11 years ago 4,185 Posts

"Very rare".....but doesn't know what car it's for...... or even if it works or not. confused smiley

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Re: My elusive search continues for D type vacuum switch #9
phatt Paul Hatter central california, USA Sign in to contact 1960 Austin-Healey 3000 1960 MG MGA 1967 MG MGB GT 1968 MG MGB GT	Jun 5, 2016 09:35 PM Joined 14 years ago 675 Posts

It sold!

paul

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