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Re: TR3A wiring question

To: Ken Gano <triumphs@mcleodusa.net>
Subject: Re: TR3A wiring question
From: George Richardson <gprtech@frontiernet.net>
Date: Tue, 24 Aug 1999 00:23:53 -0400
Cc: triumphs@autox.team.net
Organization: Merlin Group Inc.
References: <LOBBKJIPOFCFIKGDELBMIEMBCEAA.triumphs@mcleodusa.net>
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

--
George Richardson
The Wyvern - '57 TR3, TS15559L - http://www.merlingroupinc.com/tr3.htm
The Hippogrif - '71 Stag MKI, LE8176E - soon to get a site of it's own



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