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 Posted: Aug 24, 2017 06:41AM
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Needed a new ignition switch when my key would not go all the way into the original (1973) switch [tumbler failure] in the OZ Mini Window Van.

Mini Kingdom provided an aftermarket switch...wired in, all good...wire colors need appropriate matching as repro switch wire colours do NOT match original.

Switch wires - RED battery positive goes to BROWN in harness, BLUE starter solenoid goes to WHITE/Red tracer in harness, WHITE ignition coil & fuse goes to WHITE in harness, YELLOW accessories & radio goes to WHITE/Blue tracer in harness.

Incidentally, my Leyland Australia manual does NOT have a WHITE/Blue tracer in the wiring diagrams.... 

One other thing, aftermarket switch wires are heavier gauge.  Carefully soldered, with heat shrink wrap all good.

Cost of switch delivered by post from Australia approx $170 Canadian.

 Posted: Aug 21, 2017 10:21AM
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Malcom, making it to mokin in Blairsville is my goal.

 Posted: Aug 21, 2017 06:22AM
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Originally Posted by 1963SV2
Or just email Mini Kingdom or Minisport Aus... The locking ignition switch was common with all later Oz Clubbie and are  a dime a dozen..

Cheers, Ian
The later ones are Ian where the shroud surrounded the switch like MK III> cars but the earlier less common and more expensive ones had a MK II single stalk shroud with the ignition switch just above the column support bracket on a longer support and not in the shroud.
See Doug's link for the difference.

If in doubt, flat out. Colin Mc Rae MBE 1968-2007.

Give a car more power and it goes faster on the straights,
make a car lighter and it's faster everywhere. Colin Chapman.

 Posted: Aug 21, 2017 04:03AM
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Come to Moken in Blairsville Georgia the end of October Mike.

If in doubt, flat out. Colin Mc Rae MBE 1968-2007.

Give a car more power and it goes faster on the straights,
make a car lighter and it's faster everywhere. Colin Chapman.

 Posted: Aug 19, 2017 07:05AM
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Thanks for all the suggestions. I've worked out some of the problems, but the information about Aussie suppliers is very valuable. For the time being I am sort of back on the road. It is getting to be perfect "mokin" weaather

 Posted: Aug 19, 2017 04:25AM
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Per Ian's suggestion, see the link below.

//minisport.com.au/search/?q=ignition+switch

Doug L.
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Or just email Mini Kingdom or Minisport Aus... The locking ignition switch was common with all later Oz Clubbie and are  a dime a dozen..

Cheers, Ian

 Posted: Aug 18, 2017 06:36PM
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Why won't the key go into the ignition switch?

"Retired:  No Job, No Money, Wife and I!  Will travel anywhere for Minis"

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 Posted: Aug 18, 2017 05:23PM
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Thanks Malcom and Doug. I think that is where I am heading. Kind of making something like a race car panel to accommodate all the functions.

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The following may seem unorthodox and it is certainly not original.

Could you not simply remove the column mounted lock assembly, then buy and install a plain ignition lock/switch on or below the dash?  The replacement column locks for cars like my Triumphs are ridiculously expensive.  It's very common for owners to mount an early car's switch to the dash... like the early cars had.  No... the column won't lock but is that mandatory?

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 Posted: Aug 18, 2017 01:33PM
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If you have the single stalk column with the ignition down low not in the shroud they are Aussie Moke specific. Although i have never done it i don't see why you cannot use the MK III> column mounted saloon one in it's place even if only temporary until you locate the correct one. If you can find an old school locksmith they can usually help figure out how to repair one.

If in doubt, flat out. Colin Mc Rae MBE 1968-2007.

Give a car more power and it goes faster on the straights,
make a car lighter and it's faster everywhere. Colin Chapman.

 Posted: Aug 18, 2017 12:43PM
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Thanks Doug. My dilemma is that I have the switch on an Australian Moke. The key will no longer go in. I have another lockable switch from some other car, probably a sedan. But the orientation if the switch and key is different. I don't know where to try to find a new assembly for the moke so I was hoping to switch the key barrels. But alas.

 Posted: Aug 18, 2017 10:48AM
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To the best of my knowledge, while you can remove the electrical switch, I don't think you remove the lock from the assembly.  I have never seen replacement key locks for the switch assemblies that include a steering column lock (not for Minis or my Triumphs).

Doug L.
 Posted: Aug 18, 2017 10:06AM
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I have a locking steering column ignition switch. Can anyone describe the procedure to remove the key mechanism from the housing?