Maybe its the favorite whine of the New York Jewish Princess "I wanna got to
Miiaaami"
Deano
-----Original Message-----
From: Sumner Weisman [mailto:sweisman@gis.net]
Sent: Friday, July 02, 1999 9:52 AM
To: Paige, Dean
Cc: Triumphs
Subject: Re: Ignition Interference
Yes, but proper Triumph etiquette must be observed at all times. Should
that be white whine, or red whine?
Sumner
----- Original Message -----
From: Paige, Dean <DPaige@ci.santa-rosa.ca.us>
To: 'Sumner Weisman' <sweisman@gis.net>; <sanborn@net1plus.com>
Cc: Triumphs <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, July 02, 1999 11:52 AM
Subject: RE: Ignition Interference
> Another possible source is the generator. Capacitor? (is that right, I'm a
> little slow this morning) is available to eliminate this source. Is the
> noies static like or a variable pitched whine. Whine indicates
> generator/alternator.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Sumner Weisman [mailto:sweisman@gis.net]
> Sent: Friday, July 02, 1999 6:05 AM
> To: sanborn@net1plus.com
> Cc: Triumphs
> Subject: Ignition Interference
>
>
>
> Hi Brian,
>
> Probably the po installed stranded copper ignition wires rather than
> resistance wires. The tradeoffs are: copper wires will last for many
> years, and probably will give you a hotter spark. But -- they will allow
> your ignition to not only interfere with your radio, but also to radios in
> cars near you as well. Resistance wires will suppress radio interference,
> but my experience has been that they will only last 2 or 3 years and then
> have to be replaced. I used to buy them from the "big 3" but now I just
get
> them from Auto Zone and cut them to size myself.
>
> Replacing the wires will solve your problem, and it's not a bad solution.
> When doing it, don't forget the coil-to-distributor wire.
>
> Also, make sure the radio case is well grounded.
>
> Sumner Weisman
> 62 TR3B
>
>
> Hi Gang,
>
> I am so glad to be asking these questions instead of the " where does my
> camshaft go" questions.
>
> I installed a new radio in the TR4. One of those 70's retro ones from
> Kenwood. The reception and sound is perfect with engine not running.
> Some noises start coming at idle but when the engine is revved to normal
> level the radio signal is overcome by ignition noise.
>
> I have changed to negative ground. And the ignition wires are as they
were
> when I bought the car last year... but they show no sign of wear.... and
> they look very period with orange-red rubber boots on the plugs.
>
> I am using the NGK BP6ES plugs which I am guessing are not resistor type
> plugs. What do I have to do to get the noise out.
>
> I remember this battle has an original TR4 owner.
>
> Brian Sanborn
> 62 TR4 CT16260L - Groton, MA
>
> My TR4 Restoration Web Site
> http://www.net1plus.com/users/sanborn/Home.html (Big Update on 6/13/99)
> E-Mail:
>
>
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