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Works Flash / Wipe switch Wipac series 183
Posted: Wed Oct 12, 2011 3:07 pm
by dazibee
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... NA:GB:1123
I have found one of these switches in my box of Mini junk. I have checked it out with an ohm meter and it works fine. The switch is real sloppy, not precise at all. To make the switch you either push the lever up, down, sideways or even in to make the contact. Is this how they are supposed to be. It does not appear worn at all and I suspect it has never been used.
Does anybody have any info on these please?
Daz
Re: Works Flash / Wipe switch Wipac series 183
Posted: Wed Oct 12, 2011 6:15 pm
by JC T ONE
dazibee wrote:
The switch is real sloppy, not precise at all.
Daz
Sounds like a Lucas item
Re: Works Flash / Wipe switch Wipac series 183
Posted: Wed Oct 12, 2011 6:25 pm
by dazibee
No it is a Wipac series 183
Re: Works Flash / Wipe switch Wipac series 183
Posted: Wed Oct 12, 2011 6:34 pm
by JC T ONE
dazibee wrote:No it is a Wipac series 183
Ahh so my little joke, was aemed at the wrong target
I have a couple of Wipac reverse lights, on my car, they work very well.
Re: Works Flash / Wipe switch Wipac series 183
Posted: Wed Oct 12, 2011 6:57 pm
by coop12g295
LUCAS "the prince of darkness" what a brilliant misnomer
Re: Works Flash / Wipe switch Wipac series 183
Posted: Wed Oct 12, 2011 7:10 pm
by ORX7F
on works cars LUCAS flashers were used, not the Wipacs, contrary to what all ebay sellers claim. I will try to find a proper pic. They do look similar to Wipac's, but have a different rear-dash fitting, more like a small barrel, and lucar terminals. They came in 3 different lengths. Now, where is my Abingdon anorak....
Re: Works Flash / Wipe switch Wipac series 183
Posted: Wed Oct 12, 2011 7:21 pm
by JC T ONE
ORX7F wrote:on works cars LUCAS flashers were used, not the Wipacs, contrary to what all ebay sellers claim. I will try to find a proper pic. They do look similar to Wipac's, but have a different rear-dash fitting, more like a small barrel, and lucar terminals. They came in 3 different lengths. Now, where is my Abingdon anorak....
That makes sence, with all the works info, as it explains how 2 (or more?) Lucas wiring specialists,
worked almost fulltime, for Abingdon/BMC/Works.
Re: Works Flash / Wipe switch Wipac series 183
Posted: Wed Oct 12, 2011 11:05 pm
by Tim
In the '50s and '60s Wipac (from Wico Pacy) components were the cheaper option over Lucas. For example, on the high end models of BSA motorbikes 'quality' Lucas components were used while the low end models used Wipac to save a few bob.
Tim
Re: Works Flash / Wipe switch Wipac series 183
Posted: Thu Oct 13, 2011 7:33 am
by dazibee
So the switch being all woolly and wobbly is normal then?
It's going on ebay later to start its new life as the basis of a dodgy Works replica Cooper S for somebody.
At least it will make someone happy rather than stored in a box for another 35 years.
Re: Works Flash / Wipe switch Wipac series 183
Posted: Thu Oct 13, 2011 8:27 am
by mk1
These switches do feel strangely wobbly in operation.
M.
Re: Works Flash / Wipe switch Wipac series 183
Posted: Thu Oct 13, 2011 9:15 am
by dazibee
That's good to know. Mines in perfect working order then.
Re: Works Flash / Wipe switch Wipac series 183
Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2011 6:35 pm
by ivor badger
I reckon this is the correct switch. cannot believe that a car individually wired by Lucas personel used Wipac parts.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/250947677111? ... 1558.l2649
Re: Works Flash / Wipe switch Wipac series 183
Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2011 2:12 pm
by ace01
Re: Works Flash / Wipe switch Wipac series 183
Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2011 5:36 pm
by Ronnie
Thats it
Re: Works Flash / Wipe switch Wipac series 183
Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2011 6:36 pm
by Pete
Also used by Radford.