Search String: Display: Description: Sort:

Results:

References: [ +subject:/^(?:^\s*(re|sv|fwd|fw)[\[\]\d]*[:>-]+\s*)*\+\s+or\s+\-\s*$/: 33 ]

Total 33 documents matching your query.

1. + or - (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Fri, 12 Dec 2003 15:00:50 +0000
Quick one, just wondering how many "side screeners" have switched to negative earth during the course of their re-build, particularly if NOT fitting any fancy electrical goods such as CD players, or
/html/triumphs/2003-12/msg00201.html (7,426 bytes)

2. Re: + or - (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Fri, 12 Dec 2003 10:40:15 -0500
I switched my TR3 to negative ground (earth) for a couple of reasons. One was to add a cigarette lighter type outlet behind the dash for using my duct tape replacement, the cell phone. The other was
/html/triumphs/2003-12/msg00203.html (8,702 bytes)

3. Re: + or - (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Fri, 12 Dec 2003 07:52:08 -0800
Casper is negative ground, with only Pertronix ignition and rev limiter... -- Bill Pugh 1957 TR3 aka Casper Wallace, CA
/html/triumphs/2003-12/msg00205.html (8,118 bytes)

4. RE: + or - (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Fri, 12 Dec 2003 09:44:56 -0800
All of my side screen cars have been converted, although not during a rebuild, mostly so I could use an alternator instead of a generator. Crane still sells the XR700, the newest version will work w
/html/triumphs/2003-12/msg00207.html (8,127 bytes)

5. Re: + or - (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Fri, 12 Dec 2003 17:34:10 -0500
With only an estimated 40 or so Long Door TR2s still alive, I plead that you retain the original specs for your TS3618. Wrong Way ground and other frivolous foolishness have no place in a Long Door.
/html/triumphs/2003-12/msg00215.html (7,940 bytes)

6. Re: + or - (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Fri, 12 Dec 2003 21:07:01 -0500
I haven't finished rebuilding my car, but will be going with negative earth. If you need instructions, try http://blackie.cruzers.com/~twakeman/TR/polarityConversion.htm This is TerriAnn Wakeman's w
/html/triumphs/2003-12/msg00219.html (8,197 bytes)

7. RE: + or - (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Fri, 12 Dec 2003 21:14:15 -0500
I made the change. Scott Suhring Mechanicsburg, PA '70 TR6 '59 TR3 Quick one, just wondering how many "side screeners" have switched to negative earth during the course of their re-build, particularl
/html/triumphs/2003-12/msg00220.html (8,274 bytes)

8. Re: + or - (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Sat, 13 Dec 2003 13:05:27 -0000
Hi Lou I know that this thread is often done to death, but why get so worried about originality when changing earthing convention, it is about the easiest thing to undo and there are times when the d
/html/triumphs/2003-12/msg00230.html (9,058 bytes)

9. Re: + or - (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Sat, 13 Dec 2003 10:55:04 -0600
I've been following this thread for several days now, and have to ask this I think I can summarize the reasons for making the switch: 1. installing a neg earth radio 2. to avoid shorting the whole ca
/html/triumphs/2003-12/msg00236.html (8,325 bytes)

10. Re: + or - (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Sat, 13 Dec 2003 11:59:22 -0500
I am leaving my '58 + ground. At this point I dont have a reason to convert. Still have a generator, std. ignition, no radio etc.With the exception of significant shrink tubing and lots of soldered (
/html/triumphs/2003-12/msg00238.html (9,804 bytes)

11. Re: + or - (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Sat, 13 Dec 2003 11:35:01 -0600
Positive-ground ignitions are available. I have a Pertronics for my TR4. So far I have been too lazy to install it. Phil Ethier West Side Saint Paul Minnesota USA 1970 Lotus Europa 65/2597, 1992 Sat
/html/triumphs/2003-12/msg00239.html (8,822 bytes)

12. Re: + or - (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Sat, 13 Dec 2003 14:37:05 -0500
Oliver & Listers: 1. Unless you are sitting in traffic watching the temp gauge creep up, you can't hear a radio in a side screen car so why bother. 2. If the dimwit doesn't realize it is a positive g
/html/triumphs/2003-12/msg00244.html (9,427 bytes)

13. RE: + or - (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Sat, 13 Dec 2003 14:24:46 -0800
Lou, I beg to differ on this point. My current stereo setup is nothing fancy, just 8" full-range speakers mounted through the kick panels and an MP3 player rated at 22 watts RMS each channel. The fi
/html/triumphs/2003-12/msg00254.html (8,546 bytes)

14. Re: + or - (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Sat, 13 Dec 2003 19:10:27 -0500
the Randall: Of course all you Los Angles folk like their Rap music(?) LOUD! Lou Metelko Auburn, Indiana
/html/triumphs/2003-12/msg00258.html (8,688 bytes)

15. RE: + or - (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Sat, 13 Dec 2003 17:01:02 -0800
Well, no, I'm more of a "classic rock" guy ... Dire Straits, Pink Floyd, Beatles ... not quite period correct, but better than rap ... and just loud enough to hear over the noise. Randall
/html/triumphs/2003-12/msg00261.html (7,866 bytes)

16. Re: + or - (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Sun, 14 Dec 2003 10:28:32 -0500
Message text written by "oliver" < OK, My (the wife's?) TR3 is still positive ground and will remain so for the simple reason that one of the main appeals of that car is the anachronistic nature of i
/html/triumphs/2003-12/msg00267.html (8,712 bytes)

17. Re: + or - (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Sun, 14 Dec 2003 10:34:55 -0500
Message text written by "Phil Ethier" So far I have been too lazy to install it. < The Crane XR700 (or is that X700R?) will work in a positive ground system. There is an alternate wiring scheme to ac
/html/triumphs/2003-12/msg00269.html (8,276 bytes)

18. Re: + or - (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Sun, 14 Dec 2003 10:40:57 -0500
Message text written by "Lou Metelko" distributor plate with points mounted just in case the electronic ignition fails. < Anyone driving around with a breaker point ignition system would be well advi
/html/triumphs/2003-12/msg00270.html (8,206 bytes)

19. RE: + or - (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Sun, 14 Dec 2003 08:22:58 -0800
Last time I had my TR3A towed against my will, I had walked over the hill to buy a condenser. The car was already impounded by the time I got back. Randall
/html/triumphs/2003-12/msg00272.html (8,009 bytes)

20. Re: + or - (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Sun, 14 Dec 2003 11:50:03 -0500
== The "man" looked at me and said, "sir I don't think I like your attitude", I gave a quick reply, "I sure as hell don't like yours either" that was about the last time I had my car towed. "FT"
/html/triumphs/2003-12/msg00273.html (8,425 bytes)


This search system is powered by Namazu