I'll look at my 74 tomorrow and tell you where the wires go, I've been through
this. The Oil light should come on dimly as well as the brake light with the
ignition on. If you don't get an email from me on this , just hollar at me and
remind me.
THnx
Pat
BillG wrote:
> Greetings once again.
>
> I have a question about the wiring to the oil pressure switch on my '74. Is
> the oil light supposed to come on when the ignition switch is in the "on"
> position? I've just put the switch and the anti run-on valve back in.
> Right now the AR valve seems to work right - open with the car off, open
> when running, closes for about 5 seconds when the car is shut off, then
> opens again. But the oil light never comes on. I know the lamp & wiring to
> it are good (if you get the connections wrong, it lights up with the
> ignition off!) Neither Haynes nor Bentley specify which wires go where.
> The switch terminals are marked S, P, & I. The wires are black,
> white/purple, & white/brown. I've tried all 6 combinations of wire
> positions. Is this me or is it Lucas?
>
> On other topic, I've traced the patterns for the passenger parcel shelf from
> my '74. I'm working on getting drawings created, which I will scan into
> JPEG format. I'm going to make a test unit, so I can compare my "creation"
> to the Moss part. Once I get that done, I'll email the JPEG's to all who
> voiced interest.
>
> Bill G.
> 1974 Spitfire
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