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Re: Speaking of Lighting

To: <jschmi7@us.ibm.com>, <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: Speaking of Lighting
From: "Calvin Grandy" <cmgfam@sover.net>
Date: Tue, 16 Nov 1999 10:39:07 -0500
A useful  reference on the lighting subject.  
http://lighting.mbz.org/tech/how_to/relays/
Thanks to others!
Regards

Calvin Grandy

Questions:
        What is a typical oil pressure reading at idle for a 1600?  I see near 
zero but about 80 psi with small rev increase.  Not typical, but perhaps the 
senders and gauge conspire to show this value.

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> From: jschmi7@us.ibm.com
> To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> Subject: Speaking of Lighting
> Date: Tuesday, November 16, 1999 9:30 AM
> 
> With all of the talk of headlights I have a question about wiring for
> driving lights.
> 
> I had installed a set of the JC Whitless driving lights with a 100 watt
> bulb.  I hooked them up to the original equip power source and after using
> them for 2 mins checked the fuse box.  It was already very hot so I haven't
> used them since.
> 
> The alternative would seem to be a relay switched on and off by the light
> switch.  The power for the lights themselves would then have to be an
> alternative source. That all makes lots of sence but how do I wire all of
> this.  I am not a Tom Walter so I need help.  Where would I get a relay for
> this and is there a specific type/rating that I would need to use?  Do I
> run the source directly from the battery or from the front end of the fuse
> box?  Do I use a fuseable link or is the relay a fuse?  See,  I dont really
> know anything !!
> 
> I have never seen an FAQ on this so if I missed it forgive me.
> 
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