70 S2 0044Q

[Sandyman]

2 more newbie restoration questions. What type of bulb is this? (for turn and oil pressure lights between tac and speedo) Is this fuse Lucas only and who has them in Canada?
Thanks
Sandy

[BDA]

In case you aren't aware, British fuses are different from US (and probably Canadian) fuses. The usual Europa suspects should be able to supply the correct fuse as would any MG, Triumph, Jag place such as Moss Motors.

The bulb is a LLB281 bulb. They should be available at the same places. I know I got some from r.d. enterprises.

[jbcollier]

A North American 15 amp fuse of the same length would be my choice.  Canadian Tire will have buckets of them.

PLEASE READ THE FUSE PDF BDA POSTED

You would not believe how many harnesses/cars burn up with some bright bulb fits a North American 35A or, gulp, 50A fuse.  Might as well just put a nail for all the good it's going to do.

The bulb is a standard British car part so the usual suppliers will have them. Maybe even CT again.  Worth a look.

These chaps are in Ontario:

https://www.peninsulaimports.com/british-car-parts/

Have no idea of their reputation.

They have online catalogs.  Pretty sure that would be the same bulb as an MGB warning light bulb.

[jbcollier]

Other suppliers:

The place I used to work:

https://www.sportscarcentre.ca

Use AngloParts catalogs to get the right part numbers:

https://www.angloparts.com

(retired now but I still go in on occasion to help out, mostly electrical.  I'll be wiring the boss's TVR V8 rally car next)

A supplier we used a lot:

https://www.bpnorthwest.com

[Sandyman]

Thank You gentlemen. The education continues.

[Sandyman]

Feedback and thoughts please. I live in a jurisdiction that requires a front license plate and don't like the unbalanced look of the original location. I have mocked up an alternative that balances the front but allows mostly unrestricted air flow. What do you think?
Sandy

[BDA]

I'm thankful that I don't have to worry about where to mount a front license plate, but if I had to choose, I'd choose your first option.

[jbcollier]

Yup, no question, mount it to the side.

[Sandyman]

Reasons for choosing imbalance?

[RoddyMac]

I made some brackets and placed mine on the lower lip of the grill opening: 



With the ride height in the photo it would catch on a flattened cigarette butt.  I've since raised the car slightly (too much in the front) and it doesn't seem to catch.

[Sandyman]

Thank you Roddy, elegant solution.

[jbcollier]

Air flow, air flow and air flow.  In that order.

[Sandyman]

I hear and obey.

[Certified Lotus]

I live in a state that also requires a front plate. I never install them on a sports car. Just leave it on the dash so it can be seen. (In reality, I leave it under the drivers seat and put it on the dash if I get stopped). I have never gotten a ticket for the missing front plate in 20+ years.

[1970EuropaGuy]

Here in British Columbia we are required to have a front plate but I've never put mine on the Europa. A friend has had his Lotus for over 50 years with no front plate, has been pulled over a few times but no hassle. The fine if you are stopped without a plate is less than having the plate on the dash.

I'm willing to take the risk.