Hi Ian
This would indicate you are using wire that is too small gauge for the
length of run and current involved, the length causes a volt drop and the
motor will draw the wattage it needs so increasing the amps drawn, also the
heating will increase the resistance and therefore the volt drop, instant
downward spiral! I have not checked my wires but I don't think they get hot,
I will check tommorow if I remember!
Graham.
2500 PI MKII
Sprinted Dolomite
2000 MKI
Toledo
1300 Front Wheel Drive
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From: Ian Viles <ianviles@derbysmoths.freeserve.co.uk>
To: triumphs list <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, June 19, 2000 9:50 PM
Subject: Hot wires - why?
>
> I recently fitted a Bosch fuel pump conversion to my TR6. Last evening I
> noticed that the live and earth wires were quite hot after a 15 mile trip.
> The wires were not hot enough to burn - I could hold them. Is this
> normal/OK?
> Thanks,
> Ian Viles (Derbyshire)
> 73 TR6
>
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