Bud Krueger wrote:
>
> Steve Tritle wrote:
> >
> > Bud Krueger wrote:
> > >
> > > Steve Tritle wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Bud Krueger wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > Steve Tritle wrote:
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Bud Krueger wrote:
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Steve,
> > > > > > > I saw your question on the British BBS. First question
>-- Is your
> > > > > > > wiring harness one that is set up for turn signals? Next -- How
>are you
> > > > > > > at reading electrical scematics? I can probably help you with the
> > > > > > > wiring. By the way, I just bought the parts to install them into
>my 52.
> > > > > > > Bud Krueger (bkrueger@ici.net)Bud,
> > > > > >
> > > > > > I have ordered the separate signal harness from Moss and I have all
> > > > > > associated parts for the install. I can read electrical schematics
>with
> > > > > > a bit of concentration.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Steve
> > > > > > 52 TD
> > > > > Hi Steve,
> > > > > Let me try to get some info on the Moss harness and then I'll
>get back
> > > > > to you. The wiring was totally shot in my 52 so I replaced the entire
> > > > > harness. The one that I installed was one that included the
>turn-signal
> > > > > wiring. Most of the concern is a matter of color-coding.
> > > > > I would suggest, if you haven't already done so, you might want
>to
> > > > > purchase a connector/crimper kit. Kits containing an assortment of
> > > > > connectors (ring, spade, push-on,etc.) and a crimping tool are
>available
> > > > > from Radio Shack, many hardware stores or auto parts stores. It's well
> > > > > worth having. By the way, how did you make out with your brake-light
> > > > > problems?
> > > > >
> > > > > Merry Christmas, Bud KruegerBud,
> > > >
> > > > I fixed the brake lights. The switch was corroded. I cleaned it off and
> > > > reinstalled and the lights now work. Because the corrosion completely
> > > > covered the opening I did not have to bleed the brakes.
> > > >
> > > > Thanks,
> > > >
> > > > Steve Tritle
> > > Hi Steve,
> > > It seems as if you must be sitting at your terminal. Looking at
>my Moss
> > > catalog, I'm guessing that you must have ordered their 356-298 Turn
> > > Signal Kit. Is that correct? I'm going to be calling Moss shortly to
> > > order their bracket for the turn signal switch. I'll ask them to
> > > describe the wiring harness.
> > > I ended up buying my turn signal system from Jarl deBoer out in
> > > California. Are you familiar with him?
> > > BudI am familiar with Jarl in that I see his many posts to this list.
>And,
> > yes, I got the signal kit from Moss. I am waiting for the harness. I
> > have all the other parts here.
> >
> > Steve
> Hi Steve,
> I've only recently begun dealing with Jarl. From what I've learned,
> and from e-mail chatting with him, he seems to be a very interesting
> person. He has been involved in the world of sports cars since the
> fifties. He moved to California and opened an MG shop which he very
> recently closed. He is well spoken of by folks in the NEMGTR.
> I recall seeing some ads of his in the TSO a year, or so, ago. One of
> his responses to someone on the UK BBS led me to contact him. He has a
> substantial inventory of T-series parts, many NOS. If you contact him
> by e-mail (deboer@pacbell.net) I'm certain that he'd send you a copy.
> He also is (still)a vendor of Moss items and sells their products at a
> discount with shipping via UPS. Along with that, he is a gold mine of
> knowledge regarding things MG. And he has a great sense of humor.
> I spoke with someone (Chris) at Moss this afternoon. He told me that
> he feels quite certain that the wiring kit follows the standard TD
> wiring color code and is well documented. I've not been too impressed
> with Moss' documentation. Do you have a copy of the Workshop Manual that
> shows various wiring diagrams in section N? The title of the one that
> I'm referring to is "The MG MIDGET (Series "TD" & "TF" WORKSHOP
> MANUAL". The wiring diagrams are referenced to the color codes.
> Time for dinner.
>
> Bud
Yes, I have the manual and will make reference to it. I do agree that
the Moss folks have not been too much help when asking tech questions.
Thanks,
Steve
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