Ciggy lighter

[John Boggis]

Hi John,

I have just bought a correct early series NOS lighter correct Series 1 parts number, NOT Smiths but Casco

I don't want to bother Ian over such a minor point but I would appreciate a Smiths photo from any body. Happy Christmas, old fruit.

Olly

Olly, I can't find that picture of the Smiths lighter. But does it matter you definately have the correct lighter for your Alpine. The box part number confirms it is the correct one.

Well found Olly...another part off the list ! Have a good Xmas mate.

 

[65beam]

lighter

limey,
i carry an extinguisher in every car including my new cars. i have several of them in the house and shop. i believe in them.
it sounds like you have never suffered the dreaded lucas smoke. i had it show up with a new harness one time. better safe than sorry! buy one better safe than sorry. my rootes extinguisher is dead .just for show.

 

[puff4]

I have owned in excess of 35 English cars in my lifetime and restored a great many more, and I have yet to have a single one smoke a wiring harness.

I have, however, seen other folks smoke them, and invariably the cause was either because (1) they were in an accident and it got shorted (Austin Healey Sprites & MGB's with rear-end shunts are a classic in that regard - the license plate light does it every time), (2) the dear owner modified the harness (badly), or (3) they used American fuses.

Keep the harness stock, stay out of accidents, and most importantly use the proper Lucas fuses and all will be fine.

And regardless of the car, old or new, always carry an extinguisher - if only to help the poor sod who used the wrong fuses.