Seriously, my '77 is an unrestored original (and un-DPOed, at least
electrically), and I'm certain that I haven't seen anything on her like
the device you described. I'll take a look this evening when I go home
and let you know.
Ajhsys@aol.com wrote:
>
> Like I said, it may be some kind of solenoid or relay for the wiper motor?
> You have one, and it isn't connected either? Does anybody have a 1500 Midget
> in concours condition? Are there any concours judges out there who may know
> what the hel..heck it is?
>
> Maybe it's like your appendix. Not really necessary for proper operation of
> the car. A vestigial item left over from the Austin Healey ancestors!
>
> Allen Hefner
> SCCA Philly Region Rally Steward
> '77 Midget
> '92 Mitsubishi Expo LRV Sport
>
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> In a message dated 4/4/00 3:24:34 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
> wmgilroy@lucent.com writes:
>
> << I have the same thing as Allen but there does not seem to be a place
> in the loom that would connect to anything in the area.
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > I don't have any more info at this time. I was investigating what this
> > could be by examining the wiring illustrations in the Midget 1500 Bentley
> > manual. It clearly shows this and it's location in the wire loom but I too
> > am unable to find it in the wiring diagrams. So far I can't find any other
> > references to it in the book will will looks some more when I have time.
> > Maybe Perter C. knows...
> >
> > I will check for the brown/white wire too, but typically brown is related
> > to power supply (plus on a negative ground car).
> > >>
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