Trafficators

[MacKellaich]

Who knows which model of trafficator was used in the 1934-36 10/12 ? I see various models for sale but do not seem to be able to find the info, mine are blanked off and I would like to fit a pair
Thanks

[Castellated nut]

Which year are you looking for? In 1934 the trafficator was a unit with a narrow zinc-alloy spine which widens to form a circular shape over the bulb. These are very fragile and you would be extremely lucky to find one intact. According to the Lucas 1934 10/12 Spares List for Rover it is type SF24/M/JK, Part No. 530,180 (price 15/6!), but it isn't illustrated. Lucas only made these for a year or so and 35/36 types will be different (and a lot easier to find) but I don't have any info for these.

It's a few years since I went to Beaulieu autojumble, but there used to be a seller there specialising in trafficators who very occasionally had reconditioned SF24s, though I never saw one, and they were NOT cheap! It seems to me it would be quite easy to fabricate spines for the 1934 type from brass, but I've never got around to searching out the materials.

[MacKellaich]

Hi its a 1935 12

[MacKellaich]

I have found that they would have been SF 34's originaly, unless anyone knows differnt, but most got replaced by SF80's, once insatlled they look virtually the same. SF 34's are very difficult to source and you can get repro replacement len's for SF80's hence a better bet. Hope this helps everyone

[MacKellaich]

Update the SF80's do not fit !!! The wooden bodywork does not allow the SF80's enough clearance (without cutting away wood) will update once I have researched further

[MacKellaich]

Further to the above I now belive that the originals were SF28's

[chris dancey]

The person at Beaulieu who restores and sells trafficators is Greg Davies 01444 241001 Phone evenings as we works in a garage during the day. A very pleasant chap ( lives near me )

[mark]

MY 1936 ROVER 10 HAS LUCAS SF 44.E TRAFFICATORS MOUNTED IN A TYPE 29 INTERNAL FRAME AND APPEAR TO BE AS ORIGINAL.

[MacKellaich]

Hi Mark,

Thanks for the info, I was offered a SF28's but at a price that was ridiculous, I will look for SF44's but wil probably find them expensive as well. I may just have to go down the SF 80 route it will mean modifying the frame but at least SF 80's are plentiful. Thanks again for the info.

John

[Richard]

I,m certain the original trafficator on my 1936 Rover10 are st44e but on one side I have a more recent st80 however the back plate on this caused it to sit back to far so in its recess soI refashioned a new back plate to sit the trafficator as it should be and now I can use replacement st80 which are available
My first time here on this forum!