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From: Randall <tr3driver@ca.rr.com><br>
To: triumphs <triumphs@autox.team.net><br>
Sent: Wed, Jan 29, 2020 10:55 pm<br>
Subject: Re: [TR] Clear/Amber Fog<br>
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<div>I think it didn't, at least not always. Back then, it was a lot more acceptable to have to charge the battery from an external source. One of the books even suggests charging the battery after a winter run, to make sure it doesn't freeze.<br clear="none">-- Randall<br clear="none"><br clear="none">
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<div class="yiv7823401188MsoNormal"><span>Those look fantastic! But, (there’s always a “but”) how does the generator keep up with the draw of those lights? I have always heard that the stock generator can just about keep up with stock lights, heater motor, and the relatively small amount of ignition current. Plus, of course, charging current. </span></div>
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<div class="yiv7823401188MsoNormal"><span>Your most recent added pages on Lucas lamps are great. Thanks for sharing with us all.</span></div>
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<div>I'm not sure, but weren't the auxiliary lights dealer installed and not from the factory?</div>
<div>Is anyone reproducing the optional light/badge bar for the TR3 anymore? I got mine years ago and had to wait months from the time I ordered for a production run to be made. I recently checked both Moss & The Roadster factory but didn't see a listing for the bar.</div>
<div>I really don't like how high the factory mounting places the lights. I saw a 3 a while back that has it lowered and much preferred that location. The guy made a bar with mounting holes placed about 3-3-1/2" centre to centre from each other to lower the bar.</div>
<div>The attached picture is a TR3 with lowered light bar.</div>
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