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MG MGA - Dash switch chrome retainer tightening tool

Anyone know of a tool to tighten the chrome nuts on the dash switches I thought something similar to the image attached?
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Mark

Mark Dollimore

Holden do these...

http://www.holden.co.uk/displayproducts.asp?sg=3&pgCode=095&sgName=Maintenance&pgName=Tools&agCode=0796&agName=Problem+Solving+Tools

I tried linking directly to the page, but it didn't work.

A bit pricey. It should be possible to make something out of a suitable diameter pipe.
Dave O'Neill 2

It seems that Moss do the same tools

http://www.moss-europe.co.uk/Shop/ViewProducts.aspx?PlateIndexID=18830
Dave O'Neill 2

Not too difficult to make. I used a 3" length of mild steel 3/4" diameter rod, drilled a 3/8" hole in one end to a depth of 1.5" and filed the end to create the 'teeth'. You also need a hole for a tommy bar....................Mike

m.j. moore

I used a couple of old worn 1/4 drive deep sockets. I filed them to fit.
Sandy
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When I fitted a new wiper switch a couple of years ago for my 2-speed wipers I just used a thick ended flat blade screw driver to tighten the chrome nut.

It was a two part process

First it took me 2 minutes to tighten the chrome nut with the screw driver and it tightened it up just fine.

Second it took me well over an hour to polish out the deep scratch in the painted dash that I caused when the screwdriver slipped! Serves me right!

I will definitely make the special spanner for the next time I have to do this!
Colyn

( Sandy, is that really your chosen Forum ID?
c firth

SANDY is a nickname given to me over 75 years ago.
Sandy
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Sandy

I believe Colyn was referring to "3:0:5^110:0:5^127:0:2, default, threadlist"
Dave O'Neill 2

Mark,

I use a pair of cir-clip pliers with tape wrapped around the jaws to protect the chrome.
John Bray

The one I made is not as elegant as others have made. I just took a piece of 1/2" copper pipe and filed some lugs the right size on the end. I only tighten hand tight.

I do like the idea of using an old 1/4" drive socket.

....CR
C.R. Tyrell

There is this

http://www.ebay.com/itm/switch-tool-Lucas-MG-Triumph-Austin-Healey-Lotus-Jaguar-Morris-Jensen-Morgan-TD-/200745933556?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Model%3AMGA&hash=item2ebd63daf4&vxp=mtr

And also one for the ignition switch from the same vendor.
James Stout

I use a pair of right angle circle pliers, the pins fit the slots perfectly.
dominic clancy

See the guru page
http://www.mgaguru.com/mgtech/tools/ts207.htm
Mike Ellsmore

Thank you all for your comments I have some tube so will now get filing.
Mark
Mark Dollimore

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