I am beginning to have some issues with the electrical system in a 1970 gt (converted to a 3.5 rover V8). Initially, water was affecting the old-style fuses
and i subsequently took it to an auto-electricians to get a new-style fuse box fitted in the hope of making the car a little more reliable.
After getting the car back, it still was not completely right and has since developed more problems. Due to this, i am considering trying to fit an entirely
new loom, as this would be a much longer term solution rather than trying to bodge what is already there...
As i am completely new to the idea of auto electrics, i would be grateful for any opinions/advice you guys could give me. If anyone can recommend a good auto
electrician i would be very grateful!
Thanks
Chris
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Posts: 84 Sat, 26-Dec-2009 17:47 |
Hi Chris
If you to my "Hillclimber" restoration site, about Oct 1, I have just finished my rewire. The new fuse/relay/flasher module worked well and fitted it in a reduced size glove box area with light. Where abouts do you live? |
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Posts: 5 Tue, 26-Jan-2010 15:38 |
Thanks for your post and sorry for the very late reply, i haven't checked the site in a while!
I live beween reading and coventry (home and work) but am currently looking at taking it to ECS in kent where i have been offered a good deal. How long did it take you to do the rewire and did you have any problems in the process? Looks like you have done a very thorough job of the fusing! Chris
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Posts: 94 Tue, 26-Jan-2010 18:18 |
Chris
The prewired/constructed Fuse/relay module cost £90 and I am very happy with it. The terminals are good and as you see I ran all the cables to come underneath and up into the terminals. I did strip out every wire in the car (some burnt and discoloured) and started from scratch. My wiring diagram should help if you go this route. Time wise - took me about 30 hours but found it easier if I could have continuity without interuptions! Cost wise - well Adrian 2 kindly delivered me a MGB complete wiring harness which contained all the wires in the colours I needed to replace the burnt ones and the changes to original + new terminals so maybe £15 all in. Adrian 2 and I live in Norwich (Top of the league !!) , but maybe a helpful Marcos man closer to you could help! Please PM me if I can help further |
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