I have no idea but I am going to take a wild guess. It could be a power
take off for something that has nothing to do with Healeys. Perhaps a test
instrument or an optional accessory. Whatever the device may have been, it
would have a solid tapered pin attached to the power cord . Grounding would
be accomplished with an alligator clip, probe, or through the device to the
chassis.
Just a WAG while I get the Healey ready for tomorrow's Annual Ice Cream
Social in Vacaville.
(The Other) Len
Fairfield, CA, USA
1967 AH 3000 MkIII, HBJ8L39031
----- Original Message -----
From: "Michael Salter" <michaelsalter@gmail.com>
To: <healeys@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, August 23, 2014 11:40 AM
Subject: [Healeys] Battery terminal helmet connectors
> This list has been way to quiet so I have a question of those of great
> wisdom and knowledge..
> In the BJ7/8 parts book in the electrical section one can find an
> illustration showing the original battery cables.
> Upon close inspection one will note that here is something odd about the
> -ve helmet battery terminal connector. It has a sort of vertical tube cast
> into the side of the connector.
> I have found this to be the case on all the original Lucas terminals of
> this type.
> My Cooper S has one, my MGBGT has 2 (it has 2 batteries).
> What is the purpose of that tube thingee?
> It is only on the -ve connector, surely if it was designed to assist in
> removing a seized connector it would be on both ?
> It seems very elaborate to be an identification mark !
> Curious minds await suggestions.
>
> Michael S
> BN1 #174
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