Message text written by INTERNET:Eganb@aol.com
>Now the biggie, I assume the positive lead goes to the starter, but so
does
>the ignition/starter lead and an associated smaller clip-on lead, and I
don't
>remember which goes where. If you are facing the starter, from the front
of
>the car, it seems that the battery lead goes on the left terminal, and the
>ignition/starter lead on the right terminal. I only say this because the
way
>the wires are bent, the smaller clip-on lead and ignition/starter lead
seem
>"happiest" on the right.
>
>Now there's good sound electrical logic, right? I'll bet Lucas would hire
me
>in a flash...
Actually there is some logic to it. After twenty+ years in a fixed
position in the underhood heat, the plastic insulation will develope a
memory. Especially with the loss of the elastomers in the plastic over the
years.
>So, any verification from anyone? Oh, and it's raining again....
But I can't verify this sincy my car has the alternate engine (V8). ;-)
Dave
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