> DANMAS@aol.com wrote:
>
> > > Anybody know of a substitute for the A type OD relay, sold by
> the big three.
> > > I am installing the OD for the first time and have no relay
> to bring to the
> > > auto parts store to match. I just have a little trouble
> plunking down over
> > > $20 for a simple automotive relay.
> >
> > Jack,
> >
> > I don't know of an EXACT match for the relay, except to use
> another expensive
> > lucas relay, but you can use one of the aftermarket relays sold
> in the auto
> > parts stores for around $5 or so. These are rated at 30 - 40
> amps, and should
> > have as long a life as the Lucas relays.
> >
> > If interested, use the equivalencies below to connect up the new relay:
> >
> > W1 = 85
> > W2 = 86
> > C1 = 30
> > C2 = 87
> >
> > Lucas numbers on the left, auto store numbers on the right.
>
> Dan describes the standard Bosch numbering, which is also used by
> Potter-Brumfield. The Bosch is supposed to be rated in the region of
> 100,000 cycles normal lifetime. The P-B is supposed to be similarly
> rated, but seems to last not as long in actual use. Note that for
> simplicity's sake, you should look around for a simple kit with relay
> base, terminals and pigtails (such as are commonly available for
> aftermarket fog lamps or horns), because finding the relay connector,
> terminal lock and the right terminals can be a problem if you don't know
> where to look.
>
> Cheers.
>
Michael,
Bying a package is a good thought, hovever, lister Brian Schlorff had a good
used one he was able to make available to me so I ended up with the correct
Lucas one after all.
I had located, via Dan Masters, V8 site (thanks Dan), Painless wiring who
sells harness kits. They have just what you refer to.
Thanks,
Jack Brooks
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