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Re: Wire modifications

To: triumphs@Autox.Team.Net, triumphs@Autox.Team.Net, STU-JO <STU-JO@prodigy.net>
Subject: Re: Wire modifications
From: Kevin Brown <mgtrautoxr@sprintmail.com>
Date: Tue, 15 Jul 1997 20:03:12 -0500
References: <199707160007.UAA69448@mail1y-int.prodigy.net>
STU-JO wrote:
> 
> I would buy the Lucas bumblee wire from Moss and make your own. Never had a
> problem on my TR3. They won't work for electronic ignitions though.
> 
> ----------
> From: CAMHI ALAN <camhi@symbol.com>
> To: triumphs@autox.team.net
> Subject: Wire modifications
> Date: Monday, July 14, 1997 10:30 AM
> 
> Hello all,
> 
> Just a quick question today.   Considering the poor quality of the wires
> I ordered from Vicky Brit, I have decided to send them back and have them
> credit my card.  My question is:  Can I go to an automotive store, order
> standard, good quality, longer wires, cut them to size and insert then
> into the distributer cap?
> My cap has little set screws that screw in from the underside and pierce
> the wire in order to provide contact.
> 
> Ideally, this is the way to go.  I justy don't know if common brand wires
> would be compatible.  Any help would be greatly appreciated.
> 
> Cheers,
> 
> Alan Camhi
> 65 TR4

The bumblebee wire can be used with electronic ignition.  I've run it on
my TR6 with a Crane electronic ignition for three yers with no problems.

Kevin Brown

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