I like the trick of putting a light bulb in line with the battery. If you've got
a short, the bulb will glow. You won't be able to start the car this way though.
Ken Gano wrote:
> I am within minutes of (at least on paper) hearing the engine run.
> Everything is buttoned down and all I need is to set the electronic
> ignition. Problem is that involves hooking up the battery and I'm scared.
>
> As some of you know, I've never turned a wrench before starting this 4 years
> ago. Now, all the planning (and not an inconsequential amount of money)
> could go up in smoke (literally). Can anyone suggesting a test sequence
> that will help assure me that the wiring is right? I thought of starting
> out with a lantern battery and testing with that first (less chance of
> f***ing something up) but I'm open to any suggestions.
>
> TIA
>
> Ken Gano
> kengano@mcleodusa.net
> triumphs@mcleodusa.net
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George Richardson
The Wyvern - '57 TR3, TS15559L - http://www.merlingroupinc.com/tr3.htm
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