| Author |
Message |
|
Sean
Firing on two.
Joined: April 22nd, 2009, 11:06 pm
Posts: 3684
Location: Ecosse
|
 Re: Headlamp bar wiring on a trailer type plug. how often do you need to change engines? adding something else that will go wrong into the mix how much time is that going to save in the average year?
_________________
Kissing the Lash
"Any advice of a technical nature is given on the understanding that I've actually done this shit, not just read about it in D*lly club mag some time ago.
|
| August 17th, 2012, 7:33 am |
|
|
|
Russell
Firing on two.
Joined: November 29th, 2008, 10:05 pm
Posts: 9259
Location: West Sussex, U.K.
|
Re: Headlamp bar wiring on a trailer type plug. Probably two or three times in the next week, and it's something that should be quick but takes ages because of all the fiddly guff like wires and headlamp bars.
_________________
samfieldhouse wrote: What I like about I2F is that there is no pretence of democracy.
|
| August 17th, 2012, 7:47 pm |
|
|
|
J-dub
Aircooled Idiot
Joined: April 24th, 2010, 10:01 am
Posts: 5733
Location: Location Location
|
Re: Headlamp bar wiring on a trailer type plug. Cant you leave the wires on and put it against the screen?
_________________
1988 2cv 652cc
1993 Toyota Hilux Surf 3000cc runs on Bio Diesel
2004 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon 4200cc runs on Bio Diesel
1998 Daihatsu Hijet 1300cc
2005 Susuki Bandit 650cc
|
| August 17th, 2012, 8:02 pm |
|
|
|
Sean
Firing on two.
Joined: April 22nd, 2009, 11:06 pm
Posts: 3684
Location: Ecosse
|
Re: Headlamp bar wiring on a trailer type plug. Russell wrote: Probably two or three times in the next week, and it's something that should be quick but takes ages because of all the fiddly guff like wires and headlamp bars. your running in race engines aren't you!
_________________
Kissing the Lash
"Any advice of a technical nature is given on the understanding that I've actually done this shit, not just read about it in D*lly club mag some time ago.
|
| August 17th, 2012, 8:33 pm |
|
|
|
ken
Agony Aunt - You have a car problem? Speak to Ken
Joined: March 6th, 2009, 1:40 am
Posts: 3675
|
Re: Headlamp bar wiring on a trailer type plug. Let's hope Russell isn't running them out...  ken/ Sean wrote:
your running in race engines aren't you!
_________________
|
| August 17th, 2012, 9:54 pm |
|
|
|
Russell
Firing on two.
Joined: November 29th, 2008, 10:05 pm
Posts: 9259
Location: West Sussex, U.K.
|
Re: Headlamp bar wiring on a trailer type plug. Yep, looks like it. Although as of Tuesday we hadn't got any engines finished. Still, only a week to go.
I've had to leave the wiring as my car's second on the priority list, and as James says, I can just rest the headamp assy on the bulkhead, I just like the neatness of unplugging it and storing it out the way where it can't get damaged or fall off. To get the engine out I have two 10mm nuts on the coil, one on the alternator, the spade terminal on the alternator and the oil pressure switch. The throttle linkage and choke involve two 8mm bolts, and a split pin. The wings are all standard so are a total cock to remove, ideally I'd like some of those quick release A panel clips, anybody know where to get them? Once they're off, the headlamp bar slides upwards and out, then it's just the exhaust (I could do with some of the quick release clamps, where do you get them from?) fuel pipe, engine mounts and bellhousing nuts. Not more than 20 mins work for one person.
_________________
samfieldhouse wrote: What I like about I2F is that there is no pretence of democracy.
|
| August 18th, 2012, 12:04 am |
|
|
|
Joolz
Firing on two.
Joined: January 5th, 2009, 5:48 am
Posts: 1687
Location: Haven't a clue
|
Re: Headlamp bar wiring on a trailer type plug. The A-panel clips, these the ones you're thinking of, from belgian guy PP. Should be easy enough to copy. http://www.pp-2cv.be/FR/News/AttacheJoueAile.htmActually, looks to me like they're the original part with a hook welded on the top, combined with a spring and a long bolt.
_________________
|
| August 18th, 2012, 12:15 am |
|
|
|
Sean
Firing on two.
Joined: April 22nd, 2009, 11:06 pm
Posts: 3684
Location: Ecosse
|
Re: Headlamp bar wiring on a trailer type plug. choke?
bin that nonsense
check PPP for quick release even if its just to copy
_________________
Kissing the Lash
"Any advice of a technical nature is given on the understanding that I've actually done this shit, not just read about it in D*lly club mag some time ago.
|
| August 18th, 2012, 12:19 am |
|
|
|
Russell
Firing on two.
Joined: November 29th, 2008, 10:05 pm
Posts: 9259
Location: West Sussex, U.K.
|
Re: Headlamp bar wiring on a trailer type plug. Yeah they're the buggers, but you're right, they're not the cunning little piece of engineering I thought they were. I have all the kit to make them at work, and it'd take all of five minutes. I think I'll save myself the €30 and do it meself.
_________________
samfieldhouse wrote: What I like about I2F is that there is no pretence of democracy.
|
| August 18th, 2012, 12:20 am |
|
|
|
ken
Agony Aunt - You have a car problem? Speak to Ken
Joined: March 6th, 2009, 1:40 am
Posts: 3675
|
Re: Headlamp bar wiring on a trailer type plug. The best one I've seen was a shock/bungee cord attached to top and bottom of the A panel, with one of those trailer hooks attached to the bulkhead. Quick and easy... ken p.s. Powerpole 45A for the alternator? http://www.vehicle-wiring-products.eu/V ... ectors.php& SBA or SBG blade connectors on the coil? http://www.vehicle-wiring-products.eu/V ... blades.php Russell wrote: Yeah they're the buggers, but you're right, they're not the cunning little piece of engineering I thought they were. I have all the kit to make them at work, and it'd take all of five minutes. I think I'll save myself the €30 and do it meself.
_________________
|
| August 18th, 2012, 12:45 am |
|
|
