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Re: electrical and SUV imitation

To: Dbcooper292@aol.com, spridgets@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: electrical and SUV imitation
Date: Tue, 3 Sep 2002 11:02:16 EDT
In a message dated 9/3/02 9:34:33 AM Eastern Daylight Time, 
Dbcooper292@aol.com writes:


> 1)  why do two wires come out of the speedometer "gearbox" deal under the 
> hood and go to the wire loom under the dash?  is this how my car knows to 
> glow the generator light anytime it's moving (just kidding)?  I took the 
> dash 
> out so long ago I can't remember but I'm pretty sure my tach is electric so 
> 
> this should be the speedo drive.
> 
> 2)  what is the function of the black plastic box mounted to the firewall 
> under the dashboard that says "PEKTRON" or "PERKTON" or something on it?  
> it's filled with printed circuitry, which I know because mine has melted 
> its 
> back side off for my viewing pleasure.  Is this some kind of ignition 
> module 
> or the like?
> 
> PS Thanks for the good and relevant advice about body panels, a big help.
> 
> Ooops PPS.  In the Jim Tyler restoration book he says he put padding on his 
> 
> garge floor and put the car on its side to replace the floors.  He has a 
> dry 
> sense of humor but I think he's not kidding about this.  Has anyone tried 
> it? 
> pitfalls?  my car will be completely stripped and I'm interested in not 
> welding 4 inches above myself if it's really a viable option.  Any stories 
> on 
> this would be appreciated.

- - - - - - - - - -

1. - What speedo gearbox?  On the tranny?  Could they be the backup light 
wires?

2. - That black box is probably the electronic ignition.  Do the wires go to 
the distributor?  My '77 Midget had a Piranha ignition that didn't work.  Buy 
a Pertronix that fits entirely inside the distributor and throw away the 
black box.

OOPS - Yes, you can roll the car over on it's side when it is stripped for 
easier access to work underneath.  I would not recommend doing it with the 
engine installed!  You can find plans on-line for a "rotisserie" to make 
rolling the car easier.  (Anyone know a URL for this?)  Once everything is 
out of the car, they are fairly light and easy to maneuver.

Caution! - Make sure the car is secure before working under it!

Allen Hefner
SCCA Philly Region Rally Steward
'77 Midget
'75 Midget "The Project"
'92 Mitsubishi Expo LRV Sport

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