What the Heck is This?
What the Heck is This?
Hello all,
Newbie here. I recently acquired a 710K that is largely in good shape but looks like someone pulled off a couple under-dash parts by lopping off wires. I've been going over the wiring diagrams posted here and the service manual but am having trouble identifying the item in the photo below. The Black/Red wire color says this is part of the brake switch circuit. (By the way, I still haven't been able to locate the brake light pressure switch on or around the master cylinder assembly).
This object looks like it may have been broken off of something else when the vehicle was stripped of another part or two (turn signal flasher for one).
I've tried doing a search on brake switch but have not found anything that matches the appearance of the part in the photo below.
Thanks for any assistance!
Ninev.
Newbie here. I recently acquired a 710K that is largely in good shape but looks like someone pulled off a couple under-dash parts by lopping off wires. I've been going over the wiring diagrams posted here and the service manual but am having trouble identifying the item in the photo below. The Black/Red wire color says this is part of the brake switch circuit. (By the way, I still haven't been able to locate the brake light pressure switch on or around the master cylinder assembly).
This object looks like it may have been broken off of something else when the vehicle was stripped of another part or two (turn signal flasher for one).
I've tried doing a search on brake switch but have not found anything that matches the appearance of the part in the photo below.
Thanks for any assistance!
Ninev.
Re: What the Heck is This?
The brake light is a hydraulic pressure switch, screws into the backside of the master
and not easy to see. Wondering if the switch in your hand is a substitute mechanical
switch, keyed off the pedal arm. See attached "Group 9-60" for the proper switch.
and not easy to see. Wondering if the switch in your hand is a substitute mechanical
switch, keyed off the pedal arm. See attached "Group 9-60" for the proper switch.
Puller: 71' 710K 2.7L EFI aka Mozo
Follower: Sankey MK 3, 3/4 Tonne
Rescue Pinz: 73' 712MK
Driver: Ron // KO0Q
Follower: Sankey MK 3, 3/4 Tonne
Rescue Pinz: 73' 712MK
Driver: Ron // KO0Q
Re: What the Heck is This?
Here's a photo of the brake light switch installed. It's a bit tricky to get at it.
Paul C.
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'73 Swiss 710M
'89 Puch 230GE
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'73 Swiss 710M
'89 Puch 230GE
Re: What the Heck is This?
Thanks very much guys. With those two images, I was able to find the brake switch- not at all where I was originally looking. : )
Unfortunately, the mystery continues. The brake switch is wired up, so what this object above is still unknown.
Ninev
Unfortunately, the mystery continues. The brake switch is wired up, so what this object above is still unknown.
Ninev
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Re: What the Heck is This?
Have you checked the rear side of the fuel gauge ?
That piece on the wires looks like the connector part broken off.
That piece on the wires looks like the connector part broken off.
Cheers
Albert
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My Pinz has NEVER been with any army
Albert
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My Pinz has NEVER been with any army
Re: What the Heck is This?
Thanks Albert. I think you may be right. On one of the FB pages, another just suggested the same thing. Time to pull the fuel gauge.
I had hoped the wiring issues were limited to only the harvesting of the hazard switch and signal flasher by a previous owner(s), but it looks like I need to look a little deeper.
Best regards all.
Ninev
I had hoped the wiring issues were limited to only the harvesting of the hazard switch and signal flasher by a previous owner(s), but it looks like I need to look a little deeper.
Best regards all.
Ninev
Re: What the Heck is This?
Yes! When I get back to my PC, I'll upload a couple other pics.
Re: What the Heck is This?
Here's a couple of other views. I haven't pulled the fuel gauge yet to see if it felk/broke off of that yet.
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Re: What the Heck is This?
So...that is not some kind of push button switch unit there(?)
What's supposed to happen on the opposite side of where the wires attach?
What's supposed to happen on the opposite side of where the wires attach?
Mike
'76 710K
'76 710K
Re: What the Heck is This?
That's a connector that plugs into the back of the fuel gauge. It looks like one of the pins has pulled off the fuel gauge. They're differently sized so you can only plug it in one way (assuming the pin isn't broken off like as above).
Ryan Gill
15 Recce Re-enacting Group
1943 Humber Mk IV Armoured Car
1947 Jeep CJ2A basket case
1960 Daimler Ferret
1972 AM General M35A2
x2 M514 1Ton2Wheel Trailer
15 Recce Re-enacting Group
1943 Humber Mk IV Armoured Car
1947 Jeep CJ2A basket case
1960 Daimler Ferret
1972 AM General M35A2
x2 M514 1Ton2Wheel Trailer