Alex;
I'm glad you're having fun. I started doing the jumper wiring on the central
console today. I'm not an expert in wiring, but it seems to me that mashing
a bunch of wires into a hole by running a screw down on top of them is
recipe for future heartache. If there was a 2006 wiring code for cars, I'm
positive that this would not pass.
I am all for technically correct restorations, but I have no desire to burn
my car (and maybe myself) to a crisp. Are there wiremen on the list who can
suggest safe and secure ways of doing '50s style British auto wiring, or
should I consider chucking tradition and employing 21st century techniques
for safety's sake?
TIA
Joe Laurito
-----Original Message-----
From: Eureka Saws Co, Inc. [mailto:ambritts@ptdprolog.net]
Sent: Thursday, June 29, 2006 10:30 PM
To: Triumph List
Subject: Wiring harness laughs
Hello to All,
Well, the harness is 98% in and tested. Here are the results. Tail lights
good, brake lights good, license plate good, panel lights good, speedo and
tach lights good, panel start bottom good, ignition light good, solenoid
button good. Now for the laughs. Wiper motor runs with switch in the off
position and blows a fuse with the switch on, go Alex. The front flashers,
horns, and head lights are not mounted yet. But I have power to the wires.
When I hook up the lights, they do not work. When I ground the holders to a
ground they do work, so I am assuming the lights need to be attached to the
body. However, one flasher flashes without the steering flasher switch wired
in and the other lights like a light. The headlights pose another issue. I
have upgraded to halogens, so I installed a relay as prescribed by a
reliable TR3 technical site. Need to work on this one. I have 4 red wires
coming from my steering stator tube. Oh joy! I think I am close. While I am
working on these wires I might attempt a startup this weekend. Wide open for
suggestions.
Alex Manzo
59 TR3A (almost there)
72 TR6
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