In a message dated 2/3/98 1:35:22 AM Eastern Standard Time, Nory@webtv.net
writes:
> Along the same lines, I've seen jumper cables advertised that supposedly
> plug into the cigarette lighters of both cars, so you don't open the
> hood and get dirty. Anybody know anything about these?
Nory,
Typically, the underdash wires to the cigarette lighter are rated at 15 amp
maximum, often less. In a typical LBC, they are rated at 8 amp. I don't know
the exact amount of current drawn by a starter (depends on the engine,
naturally), but it is WAY in excess of 8 amp, even way in excess of 15 amp.
On a big honkin' V8, they can pull over 100 amps!
Has any one read the instructions that come with these? I wonder what kind of
"weasel words" the manufacturer uses to avoid liability?
Dan Masters,
Alcoa, TN
'71 TR6---------3000mile/year driver, fully restored
'71 TR6---------undergoing full restoration and Ford 5.0 V8 insertion - see:
http://www.sky.net/~boballen/mg/Masters/
'74 MGBGT---3000mile/year driver, original condition, slated for a V8 soon!
'68 MGBGT---organ donor for the '74
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