I've found this type at minispares and a few other places, but can't seem to find the original cage type switch (not the screw in type)


Does anyone know of anywhere that has stock of the old type, or another model car that uses a similar one that would fit?

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1968 Mini-matic - 1340cc, 45 weber - 92hpatw, 14.5 @91mph, GrandmaSpec

You are looking for Linread brand switches. They are no longer made but come up on eBay quite often, especially eBay UK. Expect to pay good money for one given what it is because they are fairly rare. The Mini one has a bent shaft (see the one on the left in the photo with this eBay sale).

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ORIGINAL-LINR ... 41768c8b02

Another version has a straight shaft but this could be bent to suit.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Jaguar-E-Type ... 35cc0e78ff

If you are not wanting originality there are other options - see this thread - viewtopic.php?p=496915

Otherwise try all the local Mini parts suppliers for second-hand ones - viewtopic.php?f=25&t=10543

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Shot Matty Read a PM , (TheMiniMan ) , i seem to recall a discussion about these a fair while ago ,
and i think Matt said that he had some , Don't quote me though .

Cheers Winabbey, tonnes of good info there! Thanks Goodie I'll check with Matt

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1968 Mini-matic - 1340cc, 45 weber - 92hpatw, 14.5 @91mph, GrandmaSpec

I have switches similar to the ones in picture above (plenty in stock). They fit great on Mini. I have used them on my own cars too. Orders welcome. Email me.

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Cheers Tony if i have no luck sourcing the original ones i'll give you a ring and get some of the clubby style ones.

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1968 Mini-matic - 1340cc, 45 weber - 92hpatw, 14.5 @91mph, GrandmaSpec

yeah i think i have a few genuine originals left in stock,
but i`ll be away at Morgan Park raceway for the IP Nationals
till next week sorry.

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No offence intended here but--> anyone writing a book about minis 30 years ago may not have experienced such worn or stuffed-with components as we are finding these days.

You should put your heart & soul into everything you do.

Thanks Matt I don't need them this very second, will send you a pm

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1968 Mini-matic - 1340cc, 45 weber - 92hpatw, 14.5 @91mph, GrandmaSpec

The Miniking (John Schmidt) was selling the door switches from another Leyland. They were new old stock and nearly identical, however the wire terminals did not turn 90 degrees like a mini. You can't bend them 90 degrees, so don't even try or they will snap.....

I fitted them to my 69, and didn't have any fouling issues, but they don't suit all minis as the hole in the door frame moves a little further up I believe on some cars causing the switch to foul with the internal a panel. I am usure from where I am to check if the early cars switches are further up or down the door frame sorry.

Might be worth a shot.

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