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RE: MGA: Optional Headlamp Flasher Relay

To: "'Barney Gaylord'" <barneymg@ntsource.com>
Subject: RE: MGA: Optional Headlamp Flasher Relay
From: "Unger, Larry G" <larry.g.unger@lmco.com>
Date: Mon, 23 Nov 1998 08:59:24 -0500

-----Original Message-----
From: Barney Gaylord [mailto:barneymg@ntsource.com]
Sent: Sunday, November 22, 1998 11:53 PM
To: larry.g.unger@lmco.com
Cc: fisher@hctc.net; mgs@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: MGA: Optional Headlamp Flasher Relay
>> [snip]...
>> So, the question is ... if I fit the relay that is
>> intended for the O/D will it handle the amperage for
>> the headlamps? ... or, will I just toast a NOS bit?
>> [snip] ... 
>
> I realize that this is not a trick question, but the
> answer is a trick on the public by the car manufacturer
> (not the relay manufacturer).  If it bears the same
> Lucas model number, it is probably the same part.
> [snip] ...
> It needs to handle about a 10 amp load, but only
> intermitently when used for a headlamp flasher.  When
> in doubt, hook it up to the headlights, and give it a
> try.
> [snip] ...

Thanks again Barney ... "yours is a superior intellect!"

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'61 MGA 1600 MkII 

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