BJ8 Column Ignition

[Fatdog]

Greetings,

I am new to the forum. I own a 1966 BJ8 that has a steering column mounted ignition switch that locks the steering column. I've owned the car since 1976 and have always been curious about the background on this. Was it an option?

Fatdog

1966 AH 3000 BJ8
2009 Mazda MX5

 

[Editor_Reid]

I believe that indicates a car delivered to Germany (or perhaps somewhere else on the continent where a locking steering feature was a legal requirement). A friend owns a BJ7 with such a switch/column, so as early as 1963 it was apparently a requirement there.

 

[Marvin Gruber]

Fatdog,
I am just about to finish a late BJ8, would like to see a picture of the ign sw please!
Marv

 

[vette]

Fatdog, My 1963 BJ7 has the column lock ignition switch and it was originally delivered in Germany. Marv, I'll look for a picture as well.

 

[vette]

This is the only pic I have of the SW:

 

[Duane_Rhynard]

Fatdog,
I am just about to finish a late BJ8, would like to see a picture of the ign sw please!
Marv

Marv, as requested! (The switches were installed on German and Swedish exports starting in September of 1961 starting with C.15163 - Anders Ditlev Clausager, Original Austin-Healey)

Installed

Installed

NOS

NOS

NOS

Parts List

 

[Marvin Gruber]

Thanks! I wondered if i would be like a TR6 and it is. So no hole in the dash?
Marv

 

[Duane_Rhynard]

Thanks! I wondered if i would be like a TR6 and it is. So no hole in the dash?
Marv

Marv,

The dash hole is still there, just plugged!

 

[Fatdog]

Duane,
Thanks for the great photos and diagrams. It saved me from having to get in and under my car.
FD