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Re: [TR] Headlight Update

To: triumphs@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [TR] Headlight Update
From: Chris Kantarjiev <cak@dimebank.com>
Date: Wed, 15 Oct 2014 11:11:56 -0700
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On 10/15/2014 11:00 AM, triumphs-request@autox.team.net wrote:
> Perhaps a TR4 is different, but on a TR2-3, each headlight gets its 
> own wire from the dimmer switch, meaning that section only carries 
> about 5 amps even with 60 watt bulbs. And I believe the wire from the 
> main switch to the dimmer switch is 28 strand, meaning it is rated to 
> carry 140% of the actual load with 60 watt bulbs.
It is, indeed. There's one wire that runs up the RH fender wiring bundle 
from the dimmer, and then gets split to cross the apron.

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