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Good quality toggle switches


Bartman

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I like APEM switches and use both their small push buttons and toggles in my cars.  They are available from most of the major electronic supply houses (e.g. Mouser, Newark, Online Components, Digi-Key) as well as Caterham (for the 620 dash) and Car Builder Solutions.  The toggles can be configured in a number of ways using this data sheet to generate the corresponding part number, or you can simply go to either Caterham's or Car Builder Solutions' site and grab the part number from the photos.  This is the failsafe if you are looking for toggles for specific, common functions like starter, turn signal, or headlights, and aren't comfortable choosing between the datasheet options.  I've found that availability and price can vary between the supply houses, so it's good to check all of them once you know the part numbers you want.  

 

-John

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I use toggle switches that are like the ones used by Lotus in period.  Cole Hersee 59024 series fit the bill for me.  They are HD, metal switches with high amp ratings and available in a variety of configurations.  They  use the smaller 15/32 x 32 thread size (same as Lotus) rather than the larger Lucas size.  YMMV

 

 

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I like Cole Hersee switches. Like MV8 said they are made for the commercial market. You might have to hunt around for a particular switch. I wanted an off-on-on switch. It took some time, but they make it. There are lots of off-on-off switches.

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