A useful reference on the lighting subject.
http://lighting.mbz.org/tech/how_to/relays/
Thanks to others!
Regards
Calvin Grandy
Questions:
What is a typical oil pressure reading at idle for a 1600? I see near
zero but about 80 psi with small rev increase. Not typical, but perhaps the
senders and gauge conspire to show this value.
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> From: jschmi7@us.ibm.com
> To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> Subject: Speaking of Lighting
> Date: Tuesday, November 16, 1999 9:30 AM
>
> With all of the talk of headlights I have a question about wiring for
> driving lights.
>
> I had installed a set of the JC Whitless driving lights with a 100 watt
> bulb. I hooked them up to the original equip power source and after using
> them for 2 mins checked the fuse box. It was already very hot so I haven't
> used them since.
>
> The alternative would seem to be a relay switched on and off by the light
> switch. The power for the lights themselves would then have to be an
> alternative source. That all makes lots of sence but how do I wire all of
> this. I am not a Tom Walter so I need help. Where would I get a relay for
> this and is there a specific type/rating that I would need to use? Do I
> run the source directly from the battery or from the front end of the fuse
> box? Do I use a fuseable link or is the relay a fuse? See, I dont really
> know anything !!
>
> I have never seen an FAQ on this so if I missed it forgive me.
>
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