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Post by Deleted on Jan 6, 2007 11:36:13 GMT
Thanks for that, I'm beginning to feel like I did a few years back when somebody was talking about the dangers of old crossply tyres I do take your point Phil and I can see the problems of old wiring etc. In the case of my own car, I do keep an eye on the visible wiring especially where it passes through bodywork and I make sure all the grommets are in place. I also exercise the headlights etc but apart from the very occasional bad weather use, the external lights on my car are never used. I also run the heater etc from time to time to check for faults etc. I'm lucky in that the wiring in the car is good because it has never been messed with and still runs where it should and where it was put when the car was built. By the state of some engine bays I have seen it is not surprising that mishaps and fires occur.Look at most of the P5s on EBAY and check out the wiring and general underbonnet state of most of them As for electric pump conversions on p5bs why? Isn't that just adding another potential fire hazard to the car? I carry a spanner in the boot to disconnect the battery and I consider that is the most important piece of kit to have.....and a decent fire extinquisher of course.
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Post by Phil Nottingham on Jan 6, 2007 13:14:55 GMT
I think you are doing all that is necessary - it is poor/non-existnent maintenance mainly by previous owners that causes problems.
As to electric pumps - I was referring to the 3 litre - this runs under the drivers sill strip to the top of the boot over and over the petrol tank!!. However where its necessary to convert to electric because of worn manual pumps which cause vapor lock proper NEW wiring installed safely must be used. This should be fused and will be OK.
A battery cut-out is the best option - in the time it takes to remove the battery cover and undo the terminal it will be too late for any wiring fire as serious damage and a fire is literally caused in seconds
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Post by Deleted on Jan 6, 2007 13:28:21 GMT
all i carry is the cars tool kit jack etc and my AA card which is in my wallet all the time anyway.
but thats the good thing about working for the AA i can call a mate direct and he will sort it and if im far away i just call the office and tell them what i need. ive only ever needed to call the AA once and that was with my Pajero.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 6, 2007 19:50:08 GMT
How long would it take him to turn up with a fire extinquisher if you needed that When I am using the car, I tend to leave the battery cover off just in case........... Had a good check of the engine bay today and all wiring is in really good order with no chafing or bare wires showing. The only alteration/addition to the standard layout was the installation of Lumenition ages ago and a replacement Alternator control 4TR. My level of knowledge in Autoelectrics stops me from updating panel lights, alternator, headlights, conversion to electric fuel pumps, halogen indicators and all the other "improvements" some people do but I do not use my car on a regular basis and never in the wet or dark if I can help it . So, for as long as possible, the currents passing around the 1971 wiring will be within original design loads.
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Post by harvey on Jan 6, 2007 19:56:34 GMT
Leaving the battery cover off is onlly a good idea if there is nothing in the boot that can fall across the terminals and short them out. Shorting the battery out is a quick route to a fire,which is what you're trying to avoid in the first place!
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Post by Phil Nottingham on Jan 6, 2007 21:08:04 GMT
I agree - even leaving the clips undone is asking for trouble
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Post by Deleted on Jan 6, 2007 21:32:31 GMT
I'm not a complete idiot, there is or would not be anything in the boot which might short out the battery. I have owned the car for 27 years so must have got something right.
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Post by Phil Nottingham on Jan 6, 2007 22:13:07 GMT
Obviously not! but others may not not be so careful?
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Post by p5tgc on Jun 22, 2007 13:27:39 GMT
I was very impressed with the look of the boot & contents whilst viewing Cairns Galbraith's coupé recently. I especially liked the custom made holder for the walking sticks! regards
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Post by Richard '69 Saloon on Jun 22, 2007 21:22:54 GMT
That's a great photo. A real gentleman's car from a bygone era.... R
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Post by glennr on Jun 22, 2007 21:48:24 GMT
I have showed this to my 11 year old son. He is tidying up his bedroom at this exact moment as a result of what he has seen.
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Post by theroveringmember on Jun 23, 2007 21:48:08 GMT
I have a red key type cut-off mounted next to the battery box. A quick & effective power break. Those rheostat switches can spark a bit can't they. It's quite visible on the P4 heater switch sometimes but the P5 console dimmer is well tucked away so could be worrying if you thought about it. Personally, I never have them dimmed as I like the illumination so could disconnect & do without it. Conversely, I hate having a piece of equipment on show that doesn't work.
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