Hello Triumph People,
I haven't written to this list before, but have been following the dialogue
for over 3 years...great resource and fun to follow! I recently acquired a
1972 GT6 (very early model) that needed rescued and atttempting my first
restoration project...I have books, enthusiasm, some great Brit car advisors
that are very patient...but lttle personal experience in this area...esp. with
GT6s. Would note...been having a blast working on this little piece of
history!
While I have many questions on an assortment of matters...will contain my
questions to one area...ignition system. I thought about replacing the entire
wiring harness, but except for the ignition area, it really doesn't look too
bad. Can you imagine...after 30 years, the ignition wiring does not follow
the schematic -e.g. has 12 volt ignition coil and missing the ballast
resistor....wiring looks rather dicey too....surprising!! My question is
this...Should I try to rescue the current system or do a complete tear-down
and put something more modern in? My preference is the latter...what system
would be the easiest to install for a novice...would want to replace everthing
from ignition switch onward. Follow-up question - what is the best type of
fire extinguisher for electrical fires caused by an inept British car
enthusiast??
TIA for Help,
Ray McC
1980 TR8
1987 Jaguar XJSC
1972 GT6 (that was hoping for a real mechanic!)
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