triumphs
[Top] [All Lists]

Re: TR3a mystery fuse etc.

To: JAMES_S_WALLACE@HP-Canada-om1.om.hp.com
Subject: Re: TR3a mystery fuse etc.
From: Andrew Mace <amace@unix2.nysed.gov>
Date: Mon, 25 May 1998 10:58:25 -0400 (EDT)
Cc: triumphs@Autox.Team.Net
On Mon, 25 May 1998 JAMES_S_WALLACE@HP-Canada-om1.om.hp.com wrote:

>      1. There's an in-line fuse holder that was clipped onto the bottom of 
>      the dashboard. It appears as though it was supplying panel lighting, 
>      but the fuse in there is 20 A, and it's blown as though overloaded. I 
>      can't imagine the need for an additional 20 A. fuse in such a 
>      location, and suspect a DPO upped it to "fix a problem." Does anyone 
>      know the proper rating for this fuse, and its purpose in life? I 
>      didn't see it in the wiring diagram. 

My post-600000 TR3As have it as well. I don't offhand know what it's for, 
but I'm pretty sure it's original.
      
>      2. My ammeter is Lucas. Would this be a replacement? All others are 
>      Jaeger.

That, too, is correct: it should be Lucas.
      
>      3. Where can you get the gasket between the glass on the fuel gauge 
>      and the chrome bezel?

Can't help you there; sorry!

--Andy

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
* Andrew Mace, President and                *
*   10/Herald/Vitesse (Sports 6) Consultant *
* Vintage Triumph Register                  *
* amace@unix2.nysed.gov                     *
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *


<Prev in Thread] Current Thread [Next in Thread>