[Healeys] Headlamp wiring

[andy pole]

Guys



Before this gets into a long winded "oil type" discussion, lets talk basic
electrics. The 'heat' is only dissipated by the resistance across a point in
(or break down of insulation) in the circuit. And as Alan stated its caused by
poor connections, and quite rightly if the circuit has been tested for
continuity / resistance and all connections made good then the current
carrying capacity of the wiring should be fine for either a standard lamp or
the halogen (which can also come in the same wattages as the original lamps).



So at the end of the day if you are worried about the condition of your cables
in your headlight loom then you should be changing the whole loom, as you must
also be worried about the feed to the fuel pump? If you want to improve the
lacking fused protection or grouping of circuits, then yes fit relays but also
remember that the od is not fused, or the pump, or you loose all lights front
or back if the single feed has a bad connection in the bullet.



The cars were built to a certain design and if you want to improve one circuit
to 'modern standards' then please realise there are alot of other circuits to
seperate and fuse,    ......or realise its a one of improvement but does not
make the whole car safe only safer.



But remember its always a good idea to check those bullet connections and keep
them in tip top condition, the car is over 40 years old so may then last
another.



just my two pennies Andy

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