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Technical (Descriptive Topic Titles - Stay on Topic) => Lucas, Ignition, Charging, Electrical => Topic started by: Josh Cox on 01.07. 2009 16:51

Title: Lucas E3L plug - where to get ?.
Post by: Josh Cox on 01.07. 2009 16:51
Here is a photo from a random bike, does anyone know where one could source one of the plugs that plugs into the Generator/dyno ?
Title: Re: Lucas E3L plug - where to get ?.
Post by: beezalex on 01.07. 2009 18:01
It's actually two individual plugs that go on the end of the wire.
(https://www.a7a10.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vintage-motorcycle.com%2Fimage.php%3Fimage%3Dlucas.teile_022.jpg%26amp%3Bwidth%3D160%26amp%3Bheight%3D106&hash=ce72b3e4f42ef748bf0bbbeb0a6d7cffab5e6b26)

These two then go through a bakelite/impregnated fiber washer with three holes: two for the wires and one for a screw in the center.
(https://www.a7a10.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vintage-motorcycle.com%2Fimage.php%3Fimage%3Dlucas.teile_028.jpg%26amp%3Bwidth%3D160%26amp%3Bheight%3D106&hash=7adeddb9a1ffba1b251f98a7960338488d6a3f0c)

What you see in the picture is just a rubber boot that goes over the whole lot.
(https://www.a7a10.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vintage-motorcycle.com%2Fimage.php%3Fimage%3Delectric_royal_enfield_043.jpg%26amp%3Bwidth%3D160%26amp%3Bheight%3D106&hash=e6a34c8ba36234d560c23c9dc5690e6f6bd56283)

Most parts suppliers have these.  Hope that helps.
Title: Re: Lucas E3L plug - where to get ?.
Post by: Josh Cox on 02.07. 2009 03:56
Thanks Alex,
Title: Re: Lucas E3L plug - where to get ?.
Post by: LJ. on 02.07. 2009 08:11
The threads in the bakelite dont last very long unfortunately so dont over tighten the screw. You often see the rubber boot on ebay, Roadstar of Dover were selling them for under a couple of quid but often they are near double that. The pin that pushes in, I usually like to solder these onto the end of the wire but they can come out easily, ensure that they are clean and roughend up a little then they should be ok.