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Alexander-Turner Brake Servo

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Alexander-Turner Brake Servo

The Turner-Alexander had a number of optional extras in 1959 and 1960, like Girling front disc brakes and a Lockheed brake vacuum servo: indeed an intriguing combination! Girling front disc brakes were £25 whereas for the Lockheed brake vacuum servo another £20 had to be paid.

The Girling Type 10 disc brakes are described under the Category “Brakes” and “Tuning” on this website. This document describes the Lockheed brake servo.

Lockheed 5½” Brake Servo

At the end of the 50’s Lockheed had already a number of brake servo system in their programme, but most of them based on a vacuum piston moving in a cylinder with leather or rubber piston rings. A new generation using a rubber diaphragm was introduced allowing for a more compact design, making the vacuum servo piston no longer required.

Thus the new 5½” Brake Servo version was chosen by Alexander to assist the new Girling Type 10 disc brakes that required a (much) higher pedal pressure.

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There were various versions with different slave cylinder sizes: 5/8”, 11/16”and 7/8” diameter all sharing the same vacuum housing. Most probably Alexander had chosen for Lockheed servo type number 112753 with a 7/8” slave cylinder, which was an “Installation Kit” without specific applications mentioned. There was an alternative “Installation Kit” which had a later Lockheed type number 4257-064, having the same slave cylinder dimensions but a different Air Control Valve housing.

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A similar Lockheed servo was later introduced on the Mk1 Cooper S models (1963 onwards). All Mini Cooper S Mk 1 models came with this Lockheed type 5½” vacuum-operated brake servo unit as standard, fitted to the RH wing valence of the engine compartment. Both end covers (dishes) and the collar of the brake servo were cadmium plated, giving an unpolished bluish-white finish. The brake servo slave cylinder should be finished in matt black.

The Cooper S brake servo looks similar to the original Alexander-Turner versions and could be used.

Spare Parts

The servo Lockheed Nº 112753 required a Major Repair Kit Nº SSB.1003 and an Air Control Kit Nº SSB.1004.

The servo Lockheed Nº 4257-064 required also Major Repair Kit Nº SSB.1003 but a different Air Control Kit Nº SSB.1002.

The Cooper S servo required a Major Repair Kit Nº SSB.1036 and an Air Control Kit Nº SSB.1002.

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Lockheed Air Control Kit Nº SSB.1004

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Lockheed SSB.1002 Air Control Valve kit

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Lockheed SSB.1036 Repair kit. The repair kit SSB.1003 will look similar.

Thermostat Housings BMC-A

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Thermostat Housings BMC-A

The Thermostat housing of the BMC 950 engine of Turners sometimes corrode to the extent that they start leaking and have to be replaced. Finding a replacement is no problem: see the survey below. All versions use the same Gasket GTG 101.

Housings from AH Sprite/MG Midget (vertical flow radiators)

  • 948 cc    AEA306
  • 1098      12G243
  • 1275      12G1445

Housings from AH Sprite/MG Midget (later cross flow radiators)

  • 1275      12G1902

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Thermostat housing early sprite (AEA306)            Thermostat housing cross flow radiator (12G1902)

Even those from the Austin/Morris Mini (incl. Cooper) may fit:

  • 998cc     12G103
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When the thermostat is removed (e.g. racing engines) a blanking sleeve is required to secure a good coolant flow.

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13” Moto-Lita Mk III in Turner

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Moto-Lita Mk III Steering wheel flat 13” wood rim (early version)

My Alexander-Turner 950 came with a 13” wooden steering wheel. It turned out to be a very early genuine 13” Moto-Lita Mark III as confirmed by Mr Simon Green, founder of Moto-Lita . A copy of his email is shown below.

MotoLita Email

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History

Moto-Lita are about the only survivor from the 1960’s. Early steering wheels supplied by Moto-Lita have no markings. However, in the late 80’s and early 90’s, as demand increased for these steering wheels Moto-Lita began to mark them with “Moto-Lita” on the back side of the steering wheel. Usually on the left ( horizontal ) spoke as viewed from the rear.

The Mark III Wood Rim steering wheels, were the very first Moto-Lita range of wheels to be manufactured at our Surrey factory in 1957. Wheels from this range were supplied to many of the Classic British car makers such as A.C, Cooper, Healey, Jensen, MG Car Company and TVR to name a few.

Original brochure early 60’s

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Derrington steering wheel hub for flat wood rim wheel

Looks identical to the Moto-Lita boss. Is it?

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New Moto-Lita Mk III Steering wheel dished 13” wood rim

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Turner 950 Mk 1 Door Locks

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Turner Mk 1 door locks

The Turner Mk 1 uses door locks from various “Standard” car types. The brand “Standard-Triumph” later continued as Triumph. A complete door locking systems consists of the following parts (see Plate J in the Service Parts List):

  • Part J 4                                  Door handle (2x)
  • Part J 8                                  Door Lock LH
  • Part J 8A                                Door Lock RH
  • Part J 9                                  Door striker LH
  • Part J 9A                                Door striker RH
  • Part J 10                                Dovetail Male (2x)
  • Part J 11                                Dovetail Female (2x)

Part J 4                 Door handle (2x)

Handles WB for Turner Mk 1 Door handle exploded

The handles are made by Wilmot Breeden and  used on the Standard 8 and 10, Pennant and Companion, Vanguard IA and Vanguard II. There are versions with and without a locking barrel. Turner used only the version without a locking barrel. The end of the barrel has an adjustable rod that activates the door lock.

Part J 8 and J 8A                Door locks for Turner 950 Mk 1

Door locks WB Turner Mk 1 Door Lock WB for Turner Mk 1

Turner used inner door locks from the Standard Ten. These were made by Wilmot Breeden. Part No’s on lock mechanism:

  • 3’ 10574-5-6-7    LH    3’ 8591-2
  • 3’ 10574-7          RH    3’ 9370-1
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Part J 9 and J 9A                Door strikers

The door striker is a pin on a bracket (LH and RH versions) that  slides into the door lock. Part Nº unknown. To adjust the position of the striker in relation to the door lock (also to compensate dimensional variation in door-manufacturing) spacers are available in various thicknesses.

Doorstriker LH Door Door striker RH Door strikers LH and RH

The pin of the striker is about ¾” (19 to 20 mm) long (measured from its baseplate without any spacers placed). The pin of the striker has a “tough life” and is often damaged. The pin has a triangular shape, but it can be repaired using a steel rod of about ⅜” (9 to 10 mm) in diameter welded to the (remains of) the original pin.

Door striker spacer Door striker spacer

Part J 10                               Dovetail Male (2x)

The male part is mounted in the door opening. Part Nº unknown

Part J 11                              Dovetail Female (2x)

Lock dovetail female for Turner Mk 1

The female part is mounted inside the door of the Turner and receives the Male Dovetail part J 10. It guides the door into the correct position. Part Nº unknown.

Turner 950 Sports bucket seats

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Turner 950 Sports bucket seats (period 1957 – 1963).

Turner seats

Renovated seats using the original GRP buckets

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Seat pictures from contemporary road tests.

Turner 950 seats in detail

The lightweight Turner seat is constructed from a Glass-fibre Reinforced Polyester bucket shell with integrated backrest. The cushion can be removed, giving access to the seat mounting bolts.

The seats can be restored. The GRP bucket shell should be checked for cracks and repaired where needed. The old covers can be used as a pattern or read the description further on. New foam (of a higher density) is required for the cushions.Turner bucket seat GRP bucket shell

 Turner seat front cushion Front of the seat covered in vinyde  

 Turner seat underside Underside of GRP bucket

.Turner seat cover front Pattern for backrest

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The backrest cover is made of black vinyde with white piping. It has 6 flutes (6 x 43⅓ = 260 mm) and side pieces, all filled with white cotton.  Between the cover and the GRP the backrest is filled with cotton padding to give better support and some form of “comfort” (see photo).

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Seat cushion has 6 flutes (6 x 43⅓ = 260 mm) and 2 x 75 mm flutes at both sides. White piping around cushion.

Girling Front Disc Brakes on Turners.

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image Period Girling advertisement mentioning Turner next to all the “big guys”

In 1959 the Turner 950 BMC-A and Coventry Climax got disc brakes as a factory option. This was the recently introduced (second generation) Girling Type 10 disc brake system. Girling (part of the Lucas group) began experimenting with disc brakes on race cars in 1952. An early generation Girling  Type A solid caliper 11″ disc brakes had been used on the Triumph TR3 from 1956. Turner (as a small company) was one of the earlier adopters (1959) installing disc brakes on their sports cars. It required the use of special mounting brackets to mount the callipers to otherwise standard front hubs.

Turner front disc calipers Turner front hub

Girling Type 10 Callipers (Turner H5 and H5A)  and Mounting Brackets (Turner H6) on my Alexander-Turner 950
Turner Girling front brakes Complete Girling front brake system on Turner 950

Girling Type 10 Disc Brakes 

Applications:

  • Austin Healey Sprite Factory Conversions (Sebring Sprite) from 1959 onwards
  • Berkeley Bandit from 1960 onwards
  • Turner 950 BMC-A (optional) and Coventry Climax from 1959 onwards

Girling part no Description (and Turner reference number)

  • 64032502    Calliper assembly LH   (Turner H5)
  • 64032503    Calliper assembly RH   (Turner H5A)
  • 64325873    Piston
  • 64325183    Calliper mounting bracket  (Turner H6 2x)
  • 64325186    Disc   (Turner H11)
  • 64325027    (GDB 509 – DS 5S) Pad
  • 64325418    (GDB524) Pad (alternative)
  • 64325022    Pad Retaining Pin
  • 64325009    Retaining Pin Clip
  • SP2507       Service kit callipers
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Pistons 64325873 tend to corrode after many years of use (moist in brake fluid!) and are hard to find. I had new ones made in Cr Ni steel according above left drawing. Also the pins 64325022 have a hard life and making new ones is not so difficult (see 2nd drawing). These items are both used in Type 10 and Type 12 systems.

Girling Type 12 Disc Brakes

Applications:

  • Triumph Herald Oct 1961 onwards
  • Triumph Vitesse “6” 1962 onwards
  • Turner GT and Coventry Climax 1220 from 1962 onwards

Girling part no Description

  • 64032604           Calliper assembly LH
  • 64032605           Calliper assembly RH
  • Non-Girling part  Disc
  • 64325708           Pad
  • SP2529              Service kit callipers

Discs dimensions for Turner Sports 950 BMC-A and Coventry Climax from 1960 onwards

Original Girling code was 64325186 (for Turner H11)

Dimensions

Metric

Inch
Outer diameter

Ø 217

8 9/16”
Overall width

23.5

15/16“
Disc thickness

9.6

3/8”
Minimum allowed thickness

8.6
Centre hole diameter

Ø 63.5

2½
Bolt pitch circle

Ø 87.3

3 7/16
Bolt hole (4x)

Ø 9.6

3/8”

These Girling discs are no longer available. Whether Girling also provided the hubs is still point of investigation. The origin (and supplier) of the Turner hub is unclear.

Other potential Turner suppliers had different dimensions: Austin-Healey Sprite has a bolt pitch circle of Ø 81.0. Triumph (Herald, Spitfire) had indeed a value of Ø 86.6 mm, but the disc is otherwise different (overall width and diameter) and cannot be used.

The Ford Escort Mk1 1300 GT disc comes very close with a bolt pitch circle of Ø 86.4 although this is a non-Girling system.

Front Brake Pads for Turner 950 BMC-A and Coventry Climax from 1960 onwards

Original Girling part number 64325418 or GDB524(no longer available). Dimensions: 62 x 43 x 15 mm. Same part number is also used as rear brake pads on Lotus cars:

  • Elan 1.5 (1962-1965)
  • Elan 1.6 (1966–1974)
  • Elan 2+2 1.6 (1967-1971)
  • Elan 130/4 (1971-1974)
  • Elan 130/6 (1972-1975)
  • Elite 1.5 (1958-1964)
  • Elite Mk II (1961 on)

Corresponding Lotus part numbers:

  • 036J6066 (non-servo version)
  • 036J6064 (servo version)

Other brands that supply this product:

  • NU-TEXA DP46
  • EBC DP145 complete axle set
  • Bendix B300119
  • Ferodo FER DA3 FF 517

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Modification of Ford Escort Mk1 1300 GT Front Brake Discs

Ford Escort Mk1 GT discs can be made to fit with slight machining. Original Ford part number: (Ford GB) 3026E1123C/68AB1125AA; (Ford D) 1450669. This disc is used on Ford Escort Mk1 1300 GT (from 8/1969 till 11/1974). For dimensions and tolerances see Brembo drawing (below).

Other manufacturers that supply this disc type:

  • Brembo 08164310
  • Ferodo DDF 009
  • EBC D080
  • SAP motor parts BDC 1018
  • Autonational BDC 0079

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Dimensions

Turner

Ford
Outer diameter

Ø 217

Ø 218.6
Overall width

23.5

23.3
Disc thickness

9.6

9.65
Minimum allowed thickness

8.6

8.6
Centre hole diameter

Ø 63.5

Ø 63.1
Bolt pitch circle

Ø 87.3

Ø 86.4
Bolt hole (4x)

Ø 9.6

Ø 9.9

The Ford Escort Mk1 GT disc has a different pitch circle (about 1 mm smaller) which does not allow a direct exchange. Three possible solutions:

  1. New holes have to be drilled at the correct pitch circle Ø 87.3 mm.
  2. The holes in the Ford disc have to be enlarged from Ø 9.9 to Ø 10.5 mm.
  3. The holes in both hub and disc to be enlarged to Ø 10.0 +0.05 mm.

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Girling Type 10 on Sprite Factory Conversions (Sebring Sprite)

The Donald Healey Motor Company supplied conversion parts (as per Sebring Sprite) including wire wheels and disc brakes with special Ø 8½” (216 mm) front discs and Girling callipers (1958-1961).

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Alexander Front Anti-roll bar

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Description of the ALEXANDER Front Anti-roll torsion bar for Turner

The Alexander Anti-roll bar system consists of a standard 11/16“ (17.5 mm) torsion bar and an additional ¾” (19.0 mm) rod for increased stiffness.

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The standard bar connects LH + RH lower wishbone (via rubber mountings) with the front end of the chassis (rubber mounted distance brackets). The ALEXANDER Anti-roll bar was available as an option for cars like the A35, A40, Sprite/Midget and some larger BMC-B engined cars from the early 60’s. Also Turner offered an Anti-roll bar as an option.

The additional stiffening bar is connected via four brackets, securing the ¾” bar to the 11/16” bar and is probably a later addition. The four brackets are branded: DEE JAY RACING.

Parts list:

  1. Torsion bar  Ø 11/16”    1 pc
  2. Suspension bracket (bar to chassis)  2 pcs
  3. Rubber bush for 2.   Ø 5/8” inner x Ø 1 1/8”outer x ¾”     4 pcs
  4. Pressure plates for 3.   4 pcs
  5. Bolt for 4.  3/16” BSF x 2”    4 pcs
  6. Self-locking nut for 5.   3/16” BSF   4 pcs
  7. Bolt (susp. bracket to chassis)   3/8” UNF (5/8”) x 4”    2 pcs
  8. Self-locking nut   3/8” UNF    2 pcs
  9. Washer   5/8” large (3D)  2 pcs
  10. Bolt (bar to lower wishbone)     5/16” UNF (3/8”) x 3”    2 pcs
  11. Self-locking nut   5/16” UNF   2 pcs
  12. Rubber bush for 10.     Ø 3/8” inner x Ø 1 1/8”outer x ¾”    4 pcs
  13. Dish for 12.  4 pcs
  14. Washer (wishbone side)    5/16” large  2 pcs

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Additional Stiffening Bar:

15. Torsion bar    Ø ¾”  1 pc

16. Connecting bracket (short, centre)  2 sets

17. Connecting bracket (long, side) 2 sets

18. Bolt (for 16 + 17)    ¼” UNF x 13/4”    8 pcs

19. Self-locking Nut ¼” UNF    8 pcs

Triplex Glass Manufacturing Date Codes

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Triplex Glass Date Codes (prior to Jan 1969)

Cars made in the 1950’s to the late 1970’s can be dated by the ‘TRIPLEX CODE’ etched into the toughened glass. Note that it dates the GLASS, so is only an indication of the cars age, assuming the glass is original.

Year code

The year code can be found in the Nine letters make the word TOUGHENED. One dot below a letter gives the year of the decade:

T O U G H E N E D

  • T = 1
  • O = 2
  • U = 3
  • G = 4
  • H = 5
  • E = 6
  • N = 7
  • E = 8
  • D = 9
  • No dot = 0 (or possibly a dot under a space after the last letter)

This code also works if you have a TRIPLEX curved windscreen with the (also Nine letter) word LAMINATED instead of TOUGHENED.

Quarter code

To further determine the approximate month of production, just look for two dots in the TRIPLEX logo on the glass.

T R I P L E X

One dot above T, R, E, or X gives the quarter of the year the glass was manufactured:

  • T = Jan, Feb, March,
  • R = April, May, June,
  • E = July Aug, Sept,
  • X = Oct, Nov, Dec.

Example: say your car is from the 50’s, then TRIPLEX TOUGHENED, with one dot over the ‘R’ in Triplex, and the other under the last ‘E’ in Toughened, indicates ‘April/May/June 1958’

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Date code 2nd quarter 1959              Older example from the 30’s.

Triplex branded Glass (after Jan 1969)

The year indication is still identical to the TOUGHENED or LAMINATED system, but the month code changed. The month of manufacture is now indicated by the dots over the word TRIPLEX:

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August 75                                                                Later logo with unknown Date Code system

History of UK Glass Manufacturers for the Automotive Industry .

British Indestructo Glass Ltd (to be investigated)

Pilkington (now owned by Nippon Sheet Glass Co., Ltd).

In 1929 Pilkington and Triplex formed a joint company to build a works at Eccleston, St. Helens. Pilkington gradually increased its shareholding in Triplex until by 1965 it became the majority shareholder.

In Pilkington’s Queenborough factory on the Isle of Sheppey in Kent the original glass products were made under various brand names like Triplex, Sigla, Bilglas or SIV. Today they can still supply products with the original trademark. The Queenborough factory has made classic windscreens for the aftermarket since the late 1950s, and still retains the vast majority of the tooling produced ’’in-house’’. The range consists of over 2000 parts including, AC Ace, 1953/63, Mercedes 220 1961/71, Aston Martin DB 4 1958/65 and MG’s to name a few. The specialist factory is certified according to BS EN ISO 9001: 2000 ensuring that all legal requirements are met.

Triplex Safety Glass Co. Ltd. (Est. 1922).

Hythe Road, Willesden, London, N.W.10. “TripleX” laminated and toughened safety glass, both plate and sheet, Multi-ply and bullet-proof glass, Curved safety glass, Shaping, forming and manipulation of “Perspex” and other thermoplastic materials. Trade names: TripleX, Triplite, TriFlex.

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Tudor Safety Glass Co. Ltd. (Estd. 1935).

Spring Place, Kentish Town, London, N.W.5. Two toughening, ten bending furnaces: electricity, gas. Laminated and toughened safety glass, machinery glassware. Trade name: Vinylex. Tudor has been taken over by Triplex Safety Glass some decades ago and thus belongs to the Pilkington Group of companies.

Lucas parts list for Turner

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This survey has been composed on basis of the Lucas equipment specification and Turner Service Parts list.
           

Lucas Electrical Equipment Specification Turner 950 Sports

Item

Model

Part Nmbr

#

Source

Description

Starter switch

ST19-2

76423A

1

Lucas + Turner

Pull, single hole. Replacement number 76701

Switch coupling

ST18

764428

1

Lucas + Turner

As per Morris Minor 

Starter wire control

–

32471A

1

Lucas + Turner

(BMC part ACA 5317) as per Morris Minor

Starter switch knob

ST19-2

764469

1

For reference

Cream knob with black S; grub screw fixing

Choke control  for RHD

 

32532A

1

Lucas

With cream knob with black C; L = xx

Choke control  for LHD

 

32472A

1

Turner

With cream knob with black C; L = xx

Coil ignition

LA12

45053K

1

Lucas + Turner

Positive Earth Return; replaced by Lucas 45074.

Coil terminal nut moulded

 

408120

1

Lucas + Turner

Standard black moulded nut

Washer split end for coil

 

185015

1

Lucas + Turner

Standard Lucas brass washer

Fuse box

SF6

033239

1

Lucas + Turner

Incl. two 35 Amp fuses

Lighting switch with knob

PPG1

031473B

1

Turner

Combination of pull/turn/pull switch 31126E & cream knob “L” in black

Knob for Lighting switch

PPG1

316144

1

For reference

Cream knob with “L” in black. Push-on type for 031473B

Panel light switch

PS7

031757

1

Turner

Combination of pull/push Lucas 31434B & cream knob with black “P”

Knob for panel light switch

PS7

312955

1

For reference

Cream knob with “P” in black. Push-on type for 031757

Ignition switch

S45

31403B/H

1

Lucas + Turner

Rotary on/off. With chrome nut. For Wilmot Breeden key-barrel

Barrel for ignition switch

S45

–

1

For reference

Wilmot Breeden barrel type WB.1/6545 for FS keys

Battery

GLTW7A

54028187

1

Lucas + Turner

Battery 12V 43 AH @ 20 hr discharge rate

Headlamps for LHD

F700

51336D

2

Lucas + Turner

Chrome pl. rim 554440. Bulbholder  554602. Bulb 414: 12V, 50/40W, P22d.

Headlamps for RHD

F700

51509E

2

Lucas + Turner

Chrome pl. rim 554440. Bulbholder  553724. Bulb 355: 12V, 42/36W, P22d.

Side and Flasher lamps

594

52338A

2

Lucas + Turner

Lens 576983 with clear glas, lightly stippled. Bulb 380: 12V, 21/5W, BAY 15d.

Rear lamps

572

53640

2

Lucas

Stop & tail bulb: 380. Flasher bulb 382. Flush fitting

Rear lamps

572

53540

2

For reference

Alternative for 53640 with two stud fixing

Stop, tail & flasher lamp

558

53356J

–

Turner

Stop & tail bulb: 380. Flasher bulb 382.  Incorrect number in Parts List

Number plate lamp chromed

467-2

052410F

1

Lucas + Turner

Special version of 467-2 model like 53093 or 53388. Chrome pl.cover. Bulb 222

Flasher switch

SD84

31476B

1

Turner

Rotary 3-way; cream lever; red warning light built-in

Brake light switch

HL2

31802

1

Lucas

Screw-in hydraulic switch with ⅛” x 27 NPTF thread

Brake light switch

HL2

31440B

1

Turner

Screw-in hydraulic switch with ⅜” x 24 UNF thread

Flasher unit

FL5

35010A

1

Lucas + Turner

Flasher unit 12V 42W with screw terminals

Ammeter

BM4

36123A

1

Lucas + Turner

Black dial, white lettering, 30 – 0 – 30 scale; illumination; chrome rim; clamp fixing

Screenwiper

DR2

073027H

1

Lucas + Turner

Complete set consisting of 3 below items

Wiper motor

DR2

75251H

1

For reference

Single speed motor with adjustable switch for self-parking and 130° gear wheel.

Cable rack

DR2

 

1

For reference

Rack with striker for end-switch; length xxx” standard + cut to length

Wheelboxes

DR2

72693B

2

Lucas + Turner

Splined type. As used on Bond Mini Car 1958-1960

Bundy Tubing

–

744189

1

Lucas + Turner

Motor to first wheelbox incl Nut to Wiper Motor

Bundy Tubing

–

743409

1

Lucas + Turner

Wheelbox to wheelbox

Bundy Tubing

–

740746

1

Lucas + Turner

End tube (standard for all DR types)

Wiper arm and blade

 

745508

2

Turner

Specific combination for Turner; see composition below

Wiper arm and blade

 

54711857

2

Lucas

Specific combination for Turner; see composition below

Wiper arm

 

741489

2

Lucas

Chromed straight arm L = 9″ , spline, Wrist Action type blade; leaf spring (5-7 lbs.)

Wiper blade

 

737910

2

Lucas

Rainbow “Wrist action” type; L = 8″; Chrome holder and moulded rubber blade.

Wiper switch

PS7

031756

1

Turner

Combination of Pull/push type Lucas 31434B and cream knob with black “W”

Knob for wiper switch

PS7

316393

1

For reference

Cream knob with “W” in black. Push-pull type for 031756

Horn

WT618

69046A/F

1

Lucas

Windtone type; Low Tone; black. Second optional High Tone horn: 69047A/F

Horn

HF1849

70141A/B

1

Turner

High Frequency type with 3 23/32″ diameter (95 mm). Zinc plated

Horn Push and Dip switch

HD77

31262B

1

Turner

Black  switch with handle and push button. Fixing by means of 2 screws .

Mirror

580/103

062552

1

Lucas

Dash top rear view mirror. Check description

Mirror

 

62573

1

Turner

Dash top rear view mirror. Check description

Dynamo

C39PV/2

22258F

1

Lucas + Turner

12V generator with 3.9″ diameter yoke; version with mechanical tacho drive

Starter motor

M35G-1

25022M

1

Lucas + Turner

12V motor with 3.5″ diameter yoke. Pinion & barrel 250698  (LH) with 9 teeth.

Regulator

RB106/2

37182H

1

Lucas + Turner

Regulator Box incorporating temperature compensation. Shrouded terminals.

Distributor

DM2P4

40561D

1

Lucas + Turner

CCW Distributor max 14° – 16° centrifugal adv. @ 2800 rpm, start @ 450 rpm .

Vacuum control distributor

 

54411100.

1

For reference

 

Cable Harness set RHD

 

831340E/J

1

Lucas + Turner

No longer available. Early Austin Healey Sprite harness may fit with modifications

Main Harness RHD

 

831841

1

Lucas

 

Cable Harness set LHD

 

795080E/J

1

Lucas + Turner

No longer available. Early Austin Healey Sprite harness may fit with modifications

Main Harness LHD

 

795081

1

Lucas

 

Wiper Harness

 

831842

1

Lucas

 

Engine to Earth strap

 

998609

1

Lucas

  

Starter switch to Starter cable

 

792628

1

Lucas

 

Bat Neg. to Starter switch RHD

 

792922

1

Lucas

 

Bat Neg. to Starter switch LHD

 

792907

1

Lucas

 

Battery Pos. to Earth RHD

 

810706

1

Lucas

Replacement examples: 9″length Lucas 54950210; 12″ length Lucas 54950211,

Battery Pos. to Earth LHD

 

810713

1

Lucas

Replacement examples: 9″length Lucas 54950210; 12″ length Lucas 54950211,

Clip

 

187046

1

Lucas

Clip for 9/32″ (7 mm) O.D. cable and  9/32″ (7 mm) mounting hole

Clip

 

187048

22

Lucas

Harness clip for ½” (12.5 mm) O.D. wiring and  0.195″ (5 mm) mounting hole

Clip

 

187051

2

Lucas

Starter cable clip for ⅝” (16 mm) O.D. cable and  0.195″ (5 mm) mounting hole

Grommet

 

199001

1

Lucas

 

Grommet

 

199004

4

Lucas

 

Grommet

 

199005

1

Lucas

 

Grommet

 

859060

1

Lucas

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
           

Lucas Electrical Equipment Specification Turner 950 Sports: versions with toggle switches on dashboard

Alternative version as used e.g. on 60 292 (500NKX); see also Turner 1500.

Item

Model

Part Nmbr

#

Source

Description

Lighting switch

57SA

31788

1

Lucas

Toggle 3-way switch; black handle, chrome nut.

Panel light switch

65SA

31851

1

Lucas

Toggle switch; black lever on-off. replaced by 31828. Replacement SPB200

Flasher switch

57SA

31743

1

Lucas

Toggle 3-way switch; black handle, chrome nut.

Flasher Warning Light

WL15

54360192

1

Lucas

Green warning light (38191) in combination with Flasher switch 57A.

Wiper switch

65SA

31851

1

Lucas

Replaced by 31828. Toggle switch with black lever on-off.

Horn Push switch

57SA

–

1

Lucas

Toggle switch with unknown part number.

Horn Push switch

23SA

31835

1

Lucas

Part number unknown. Apparently alternative horn push for model 57A.

Dipper switch

21SA

31800

1

Lucas

Foot operated dip switch.

All other components as per Turner 950 Sports
           

Lucas Electrical Equipment Specification Turner 1100 (Climax FWA)

Item

Model

Part Nmbr

#

Source

Description

Dynamo

C39PVR/2

22290A/E

1

Lucas

12V generator with 3.9″ diameter yoke; mech. tacho drive; larger pulley

Starter motor

M35G

25063A/F

1

Lucas

12V motor with 3.5″ diameter yoke. Pinion & barrel not specified.

Regulator

RB106/2

37183K

1

Lucas

Regulator Box incorporating temperature compensation. Shrouded terminals.

Distributor

D3AH4A

40566

1

Lucas

CW distributor max 18° – 20° centrifugal adv @ 1800 rpm , starts at 300 rpm

Distributor

D3AH4A

40677

1

Lucas

CW distributor max 13° – 15° centrifugal adv. @ 1500 rpm; starts at 350 rpm

Vacuum control distributor

None

None

 

For reference

None

All other components as per Turner 950 Sports
           

Lucas Electrical Equipment Specification Turner 1500 (1963?)

Item

Model

Part Nmbr

#

Source

Description

Starter switch

ST19-2

76423A

1

Lucas

Pull, single hole. Replacement number 76701

Switch coupling

ST18

764428

1

Lucas

As per Morris Minor 

Starter wire control

–

32471A

1

Lucas

(BMC part ACA 5317) as per Morris Minor

Starter switch knob

ST19-2

764469

1

For reference

White knob with black S; grub screw fixing

Choke control  for RHD

 

32532A

1

Lucas

With cream knob with black C; L = xx

Choke control  for LHD

 

32472A

1

Turner

With cream knob with black C; L = xx

Coil ignition

LA12

45111A/D

1

Lucas

12 V Standard coil; fluid cooled; double Lucar connectors.

Coil terminal nut moulded

 

408120

1

Lucas

Standard black moulded nut

Washer split end for Coil

 

185015

1

Lucas

Standard brass washer

Fuse box

4FJ

033283

1

Lucas

Rectangular base; two 35 Amp fuses; with black polythene cover

Lighting switch

57SA

31788

1

Lucas

Toggle 3-way switch; black handle, chrome nut.

Panel light switch

65SA

31851

1

Lucas

Toggle switch; black lever on-off. replaced by 31828.

Ignition switch

S45

31899

1

Lucas

As 31403, but with Lucar terminals

Barrel for ignition switch

S45

–

1

For reference

Wilmot Breeden barrel type WB.1/6545 for FS keys

Battery

BHNH9A

54028554

1

Lucas

12 V 38 Ah

Headlamps for LHD

F700

58695

2

Lucas

Undefined

Headlamps for RHD

F700

58618

2

Lucas

Light unit 54521060 (sealed beam?)  Bulbholder 553738

Side and Flasher lamps

594

52338A

2

Lucas

Lens 576983 with clear glas, lightly stippled. Bulb 380: 12V, 21/5W, BAY 15d.

Rear lamps

572

53640

2

Lucas

Stop & tail bulb: 380. Flasher bulb 382. Flush fitting.

Number plate lamp chromed

467-2

052410F

1

Lucas

Special version of 467-2 model like 53093 or 53388. Chrome pl. cover. Bulb 222

Flasher switch

57SA

31743

1

Lucas

Toggle 3-way switch; black handle, chrome nut.

Flasher Warning Light

WL15

54360192

1

Lucas

Warning light

Brake light switch

HL2

31440B

1

Lucas

Screw-in hydraulic switch with ⅜” x 24 UNF thread

Flasher unit

FL5

35010A

1

Lucas

Flasher unit 12V 42W with screw terminals

Ammeter

BM4

36264

1

Lucas

As 36123A but Lucar connections. See Turner 950 Sports

Screenwiper

 

54071158

1

Lucas

Unclear: DR2 or DR3 motor single speed version (switch 31828 has only 2 pos.)

Wiper motor

DR2

75251H

1

For reference

Single speed motor with adjustable switch for self-parking;  with 130° gear wheel.

Cable rack

DR

–

1

For reference

Rack with striker for end-switch; length xxx” standard + cut to length

Wheelboxes

DR

72693B

2

Lucas

Splined type. As used on Bond Mini Car 1958-1960

Bundy Tubing

–

744189

1

Lucas

Motor to first wheelbox incl Nut to Wiper Motor

Bundy Tubing

–

743409

1

Lucas

Wheelbox to wheelbox

Bundy Tubing

–

740746

1

Lucas

End tube (standard for all DR types)

Wiper arm and blade

 

54711857

2

Lucas

Specific combination for Turner; see composition below

Wiper arm

 

741489

2

Lucas

Chromed straight arm L = 9″ , spline, Wrist Action type blade; leaf spring (5-7 lbs.)

Wiper blade

 

737910

2

Lucas

Rainbow “Wrist action” type; L = 8″; Chrome holder and moulded rubber blade.

Wiper switch

65SA

31851

1

Lucas

Replaced by 31828. Toggle switch with black lever on-off.

Horn

9H

54068008

1

Lucas

Windtone type but smaller in size than WT618

Horn Push switch

57SA

–

1

Lucas

Toggle switch; unknown part number. Alternative used e.g. for 60 292 (500NKX)

Dipper switch

21SA

31800

1

Lucas

Foot operated dip switch. Alternative version as used e.g. for 60 292 (500NKX)

Mirror

580/104

062552

1

Lucas

Dash top rear view mirror. Check description

Dynamo

 

–

1

Lucas

Ford

Starter motor

 

–

1

Lucas

Ford

Regulator

RB106/2

37283D/E

1

Lucas

Regulator Box incorporating temperature compensation. Shrouded terminals.

Distributor

 

–

1

Lucas

Ford

Cable Harness set RHD

 

54094273

1

Lucas

 

Cable Harness set LHD

 

54094274

1

Lucas

 

Wiper Harness

 

831842

1

Lucas

 

Engine to Earth strap

 

998609

1

Lucas

 

Starter switch to Starter cable

 

792628

1

Lucas

 

Bat Neg. to Starter switch RHD

 

792922

1

Lucas

 

Bat Neg. to Starter switch LHD

 

792907

1

Lucas

 

Battery Pos. to Earth RHD

 

810706

1

Lucas

Replacement examples: 9″length Lucas 54950210; 12″ length Lucas 54950211,

Battery Pos. to Earth LHD

 

810713

1

Lucas

Replacement examples: 9″length Lucas 54950210; 12″ length Lucas 54950211,

Clip

 

187046

1

Lucas

Clip for 9/32″ (7 mm) O.D. cable and  9/32″ (7 mm) mounting hole

Clip

 

187048

22

Lucas

Harness clip for ½” (12.5 mm) O.D. wiring and  0.195″ (5 mm) mounting hole

Clip

 

187051

2

Lucas

Starter cable clip for ⅝” (16 mm) O.D. cable and  0.195″ (5 mm) mounting hole

Grommet

 

199001

1

Lucas

 

Grommet

 

199004

4

Lucas

 

Grommet

 

199005

1

Lucas

 

Grommet

 

859060

1

Lucas

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
           

Lucas Electrical Equipment Specification Turner 1500 for 1964

Item

Model

Part Nmbr

#

Source

Description

Starter switch

ST19-2

76701

1

Lucas

Pull, single hole. Unknown number; successor to 76423A?

Switch coupling

ST18

764428

1

Lucas

As per Morris Minor 

Starter wire control

–

32471A

1

Lucas

(BMC part ACA 5317) as per Morris Minor

Starter switch knob

ST19-2

764469

1

For reference

White knob with black S; grub screw fixing

Choke control  for RHD

 

32532A

1

Lucas

With cream knob with black C

Choke control  for LHD

 

32472A

1

Turner

With cream knob with black C

Coil ignition

LA12

45111A/D

1

Lucas

12 V Standard coil; fluid cooled; double Lucar connectors.

Coil terminal nut moulded

 

408120

1

Lucas

Standard black moulded nut

Coil washer split end

 

185015

1

Lucas

Standard brass washer

Fuse box

4FJ

54038033

1

Lucas

Rect. base; 2 35 Amp fuses; black  cover. Replacement: 54038068

Lighting switch

57SA

31788

1

Lucas

Toggle 3-way switch; black handle, chrome nut.

Panel light switch

65SA

31828

1

Lucas

Toggle switch; black lever on-off

Ignition switch

S45

31899

1

Lucas

As 31403, but with Lucar terminals

Barrel for ignition switch

S45

–

1

For reference

Wilmot Breeden barrel type WB.1/6545 for FS keys

Battery

BHNH9A

54028554

1

Lucas

12 V 38 Ah

Headlamps for LHD

F700

58843

2

Lucas

Undefined; successor to 58695

Headlamps for RHD

F700

58618

2

Lucas

Light unit 54521060 (sealed beam?)  Bulbholder 553738

Side and Flasher lamps

594

52338A

2

Lucas

Lens 576983 with clear glas, lightly stippled. Bulb 380: 12V, 21/5W, BAY 15d.

Rear lamps

572

53640

2

Lucas

Stop & tail bulb: 380. Flasher bulb 382. Flush fitting.

Number plate lamp chromed

467-2

052410F

1

Lucas

Special version of 467-2 model like 53093 or 53388. Chrome pl.  cover. Bulb 222

Flasher switch

57SA

31743

1

Lucas

Toggle 3-way switch; black handle, chrome nut.

Flasher Warning Light

WL15

54360192

1

Lucas

Warning light

Brake light switch

HL2

31440B

1

Lucas

Screw-in hydraulic switch with ⅜” x 24 UNF thread

Flasher unit

FL5

35010A

1

Lucas

Flasher unit 12V 42W with screw terminals

Ammeter

BM4

36264

1

Lucas

As 36123A but Lucar connections. See Turner 950 Sports

Screenwiper

 

54071158

1

Lucas

Unclear: DR2 or DR3 motor single speed version, switch 31828 has only 2 positions

Wiper motor

DR2

75251H

1

For reference

Single speed motor with adjustable switch for self-parking;  with 130° gear wheel.

Wheelboxes

DR

72693B

2

Lucas

Splined type. As used on Bond Mini Car 1958-1960

Bundy Tubing

–

744189

1

Lucas

Motor to first wheelbox incl Nut to Wiper Motor

Bundy Tubing

–

743409

1

Lucas

Wheelbox to wheelbox

Bundy Tubing

–

740746

1

Lucas

End tube (standard for all DR types)

Wiper arm and blade

 

54711857

2

Lucas

Specific combination for Turner; see composition below

Wiper arm

 

741489

2

Lucas

Chromed straight arm L = 9″ , spline, Wrist Action type blade; leaf spring (5-7 lbs.)

Wiper blade

 

737910

2

Lucas

Rainbow “Wrist action” type; L = 8″; Chrome holder and moulded rubber blade.

Wiper switch

65SA

31851

1

Lucas

Replaced by 31828. Toggle switch with black lever on-off.

Horn (pair)

9H

54068008/9

1

Lucas

Windtone type but smaller in size than WT618

Horn Push switch

57SA

–

1

Lucas

Toggle switch; unknown part number. Alternative used e.g. for 60 292 (500NKX)

Dipper switch

21SA

31800

1

Lucas

Foot operated dip switch. Alternative version as used e.g. for 60 292 (500NKX)

Mirror

580/104

 59061022

1

Lucas

Dash top rear view mirror.

Dynamo

 

–

1

Lucas

Ford

Starter motor

 

–

1

Lucas

Ford

Regulator

RB106/2

37283D/E

1

Lucas

Regulator Box incorporating temperature compensation. Shrouded terminals.

Distributor

 

–

1

Lucas

Ford

Cable Harness set RHD

 

54094273

1

Lucas

 

Cable Harness set LHD

 

54094274

1

Lucas

 

Wiper Harness

 

831842

1

Lucas

 

Engine to Earth strap

 

998609

1

Lucas

 

Starter switch to Starter cable

 

792628

1

Lucas

 

Bat Neg. to Starter switch RHD

 

792922

1

Lucas

 

Bat Neg. to Starter switch LHD

 

792907

1

Lucas

 

Battery Pos. to Earth RHD

 

810706

1

Lucas

Replacement examples: 9″length Lucas 54950210; 12″ length Lucas 54950211,

Battery Pos. to Earth LHD

 

810713

1

Lucas

Replacement examples: 9″length Lucas 54950210; 12″ length Lucas 54950211,

Clip

 

187046

1

Lucas

Clip for 9/32″ (7 mm) O.D. cable and  9/32″ (7 mm) mounting hole

Clip

 

187048

22

Lucas

Harness clip for ½” (12.5 mm) O.D. wiring and  0.195″ (5 mm) mounting hole

Clip

 

187051

2

Lucas

Starter cable clip for ⅝” (16 mm) O.D. cable and  0.195″ (5 mm) mounting hole

Grommet

 

199001

1

Lucas

 

Grommet

 

199004

4

Lucas

 

Grommet

 

199005

1

Lucas

 

Grommet

 

859060

1

Lucas

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Arden cast alloy inlet manifold

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Introduction.

Although my Turner is an Alexander assembled/tuned version, with the car came an Arden inlet manifold. The Arden Racing and Sportscar Ltd  or Arden Conversions Ltd. was a tuning company located in Penn Lane, Tanworth-in-Arden, Solihull. Warwickshire. They are especially known for their 8 port BMC-A head as used e.g. on the Mini.  In the limited information there is on this company the following catalogue data have been obtained.

Tuned length Arden cast alloy inlet manifold for twin SU 1½” carburettors (1960 – 1962)

Price £ 5. 5. – (in 1962)

Arden H4 manifold 1 Arden H4 manifold 2

Arden H4 manifold 3 Arden H4 manifold 4

Current stud length is based on use of AHH 5713 Phenolic Insulating Gasket for H4 carbs (about 10mm thick). If needed studs can be easily replaced.

Some cracks have been professionally TIG welded and do not impair the functional strength of the manifold. As the manifold has been casted in a (rather pure) Aluminium alloy LM25 (Al Si7 Mg0.5) welding did not cause any problems (unlike with most zinc based alloys like ZAMAK). After welding the flanges have been machined to obtain a perfect mating to the cylinder head.