How about the dashlight rheostat? In '73 or so they started using one with
a printed circuit board inside rather than the hefty wound wire type.
If not electrical, maybe the heater control valve?
Maybe we can start a pool
Jeff
'74 CF13816U
----- Original Message -----
From: "oliver" <sumton@sbcglobal.net>
To: <6pack@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2007 6:23 PM
Subject: [6pack] any thoughts?
> Hi, all.
>
> a female friend of mine (NRI - that's no romantic interest) who recently
> inherited a 50k mileage relatively original 74, took it to a very
> reputable and quality british car repair shop and spent about 5k on it,
> and then went on a 500 to 600 mile trip with us last weekend with no
> problems, just emailed me with the following. i'm headed over there
> saturday to see if i can help; i'm no expert but i've had my 72 for about
> 7 years and have learned at least a little..
>
> i know this doesn't help much; i figure first look under the dashboard for
> uninsulated wires touching, but after that i'm not sure what to do. have
> a multi meter and tools. if any of you can give me a couple pointers i'd
> really appreciate it. i know electrical problems can be a total black
> hole, but i want to help this friend out if i can.
>
> thanks in advance to a great group!
>
> Her comments:
>
> Pulled in this evening about 10:45 with this sissing sound. Something
> about this sissing noise and a faint smell was the first tip that had
> me a little concerned when I left Arlington heading for Euless. Noticed
> it more when I was stopping at the traffic lights.
>
> Then when I pulled in the garage and turned her off, the sissing sound
> persisted and then the smoke out from under the dash began. I figured
> ya know this really doesn't look good. What to do. Oh yeah, move it out
> of the garage for sure. Pop the hood - no flames well that's gotta be
> a plus.
>
> Fuses disconnected, battery disconnected.
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