In a message dated 98-05-26 22:14:23 EDT, chansen@exis.net writes:
> Since the thing only has three settings (dim, dimmer, off), I am tempted
> to simply connect the wires behind the dash, leaving the switch in just
> for show. My question: should I add a small resister in series to replace
> the switch? Something on the order of 4-5 ohms I think at least that's
> what I measured between the terminals on the rheostat.
Cliff,
No need to add a resister, just connect the wires together. I did that to
mine about 6 years ago, and just completely removed the dimmer. In its place,
I added a VDO clock, which doesn't look at all out of place.
Dan Masters,
Alcoa, TN
'71 TR6---------3000mile/year driver, fully restored
'71 TR6---------undergoing full restoration and Ford 5.0 V8 insertion - see:
http://www.sky.net/~boballen/mg/Masters/
'74 MGBGT---3000mile/year driver, original condition - slated for a V8 soon
'68 MGBGT---organ donor for the '74
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