I guess it is general unfamiliarity, the lack of access to the right
manuals blah blah I keep trying to find a haynes manual but they don't
seem to be available. I will break down and order the bentlel shop
manual.
I als o have a general hesitation to put in a $230 harness when I am not
sure of the cause for the shorts - what if the alternator/generator is
overcharging, etc - there goes the harness.
Anyway would you recommend cloth braid or lacquer?
Thanks
Signed
Struggling (but learning and having fun) with a TR4
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Justin Wagner [SMTP:jmwagner@greenheart.com]
> Sent: Thursday, June 12, 1997 1:12 AM
> To: Johnston, Leif
> Cc: 'thefryes@iconn.net'; 'Triumphs'
> Subject: Re: An innocent question
>
> Johnston, Leif wrote:
> >
> > Thanks for the pep talk. That was my thought but methodical and I
> > aren't best friends.
> >
> > I was thinking of soldering with heat shrinks. What did you do with
> > fusible links. I was thinking of droping them and ignoring the
> change
> > but that is probably a bad idea. Is there a resistance analysis on
> them
> > so I could replace with a fuse connector?
> >
> > Where can I find a wiring diagram? And how do I know the original
> gauge
> > other than by look?
> >
> > Thought appreciated
> > Leif
>
> Leif...
>
> Our car's electrical system isn't that sophisticated... you won't find
> much in the way of fusible links... etc..
>
> You should have a Haynes Manual or a Factory Manual if you are
> planning
> on keeping that car on the road... both have a diagram... so does the
> the glove box manual...
>
> If money is tight for you at this time... I can xerox one and send it
> to
> you... but you really should buy one... YOu might call some local
> used
> book stores too... I see old manuals in their "automotive" sections
> all
> the time.
>
> I'll leave it to others to answer your technical electrical
> questions...
> I have never run into a need to go beyond a continuity tester on my TR
> 4A's... except for adjusting the regulator!
>
> Regarding fuse connectors... You can stick to the original in regards
> to fuses... ...but I know the temptation to put in a larger fuse box
> so
> that one fuse won't wipe out half the car... that's something you'll
> have to decide for yourself... I just recommend any changes you make
> that are non-stock... you do it in such a way that it can easily be
> put
> back to original...
>
> where are you located Leif? Let the group know... there might be
> someone close that can help ya out.
>
> Justin
> jmwagner@greenheart.com
> Los Angeles
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