Faster Behr
Club Member
Some more wiring malfeasance this afternoon.
I have brought a suitable power supply forward for the screen wash pump along with a switched earth from the push switch. Try as I might, I’ve not been able to find any of the original screen wash pump wiring in the original loom. It’s all still factory wrapped in and around the bulkhead area so I’ve no idea where this has gone. Short of cutting the loom open I’m going to chalk it up as a mystery. If I didn’t know better I’d swear this car never had a wash system!
The wipers had me puzzled. They would park, but only at the top of the screen. I stripped the motor out and reversed the fulcrum which bolts to the motor drive by 180 degrees. This has sorted it. They now reverse and park properly at the lower level as intended. I also gave the arms and joints a good grease up. The motor bag (and the motor inside) is immaculate. The area in and around the scuttle and scuttle drains are totally rust free which is reassuring.
The horn which refused to work was also a challenge. The horn relay had been connected the wrong way around. Anyone who has had the pleasure of working on the relay bracket with the dash still in situ will know what the backs of my hands and fingers look like. But I maintained my jolly demeanour and proceeded with patience.
I’ve also replaced the hazard and turn signal relays with good quality aftermarket ones. Worthwhile maintenance.
I’ve removed and inspected the fuse box. The back of it is immaculate with no evidence of thermal damage or overload.
My MPH speedo has been cleaned and titivated and is ready to refit. The kmh speedo has been cleaned, boxed and catalogued on the shelf.
I had a look at the Holley carb again (yeah, I know) this afternoon whilst idly sipping my tea. The choke is electric and the +ve has been wired onto a switched live supply at the floor console. I can’t get my mind round this. I’m thinking this was the job of the guy who wired the horn relay and assembled the wipers. I can’t think of a proper way around this without fully interlocking it with a temperature control. I really don’t want to invest any time on this as I’ll be ditching it come the autumn for a swanky new setup. I think for now I’ll just wire a choke switch.
Talking of which; I’ve been reading up on intake systems and FI. I had a good look at various bits and bobs from RHD Japan. The issue there is they offer very little intel on what things come with or how they should be combined. If anyone has done a really nice FI setup for an L28 I’d very much like their advice. I’m not interested in big HP gains. I want something smooth and reliable which gives a nod towards its heritage.
I have brought a suitable power supply forward for the screen wash pump along with a switched earth from the push switch. Try as I might, I’ve not been able to find any of the original screen wash pump wiring in the original loom. It’s all still factory wrapped in and around the bulkhead area so I’ve no idea where this has gone. Short of cutting the loom open I’m going to chalk it up as a mystery. If I didn’t know better I’d swear this car never had a wash system!
The wipers had me puzzled. They would park, but only at the top of the screen. I stripped the motor out and reversed the fulcrum which bolts to the motor drive by 180 degrees. This has sorted it. They now reverse and park properly at the lower level as intended. I also gave the arms and joints a good grease up. The motor bag (and the motor inside) is immaculate. The area in and around the scuttle and scuttle drains are totally rust free which is reassuring.
The horn which refused to work was also a challenge. The horn relay had been connected the wrong way around. Anyone who has had the pleasure of working on the relay bracket with the dash still in situ will know what the backs of my hands and fingers look like. But I maintained my jolly demeanour and proceeded with patience.
I’ve also replaced the hazard and turn signal relays with good quality aftermarket ones. Worthwhile maintenance.
I’ve removed and inspected the fuse box. The back of it is immaculate with no evidence of thermal damage or overload.
My MPH speedo has been cleaned and titivated and is ready to refit. The kmh speedo has been cleaned, boxed and catalogued on the shelf.
I had a look at the Holley carb again (yeah, I know) this afternoon whilst idly sipping my tea. The choke is electric and the +ve has been wired onto a switched live supply at the floor console. I can’t get my mind round this. I’m thinking this was the job of the guy who wired the horn relay and assembled the wipers. I can’t think of a proper way around this without fully interlocking it with a temperature control. I really don’t want to invest any time on this as I’ll be ditching it come the autumn for a swanky new setup. I think for now I’ll just wire a choke switch.
Talking of which; I’ve been reading up on intake systems and FI. I had a good look at various bits and bobs from RHD Japan. The issue there is they offer very little intel on what things come with or how they should be combined. If anyone has done a really nice FI setup for an L28 I’d very much like their advice. I’m not interested in big HP gains. I want something smooth and reliable which gives a nod towards its heritage.
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