On Wed, 1 Apr 1998, Cordell, Ralph PhD wrote:
> I finished hooking up the lights yesterday evening and took the 'A' for
> the most extended ride yet - just around Tucker. Stopped at BP & filled
> her up - not quite the class of the Seinfeld commercial but close.
> I had forgotten how noisy these little buggers are - not just the
> engine/exhaust but the fuel pump ticks, the voltage regulator clicks,
> numerous whirs and rattles. Some of these probably don't belong there
> and I'll be asking about them as I sort em out. Down-shifted into my
> first corner in over 30 years - what a trip!! I took it a bit wider
> than I'd've liked but I had to hold the drivers side door shut.
> I was itching to drive it to work this AM but it rained. Tomorrow is
> supposed to be nice so I'll try it tomorrow. A buddy checked out the
> dent from my weekend mishap - said it should be no problem to pound out.
> I had a few things to touch-up anyway so no big deal wrto paint. My
> goal was to have it on the road by the time the azaleas bloomed - looks
> like I just made it.
>
> Question - My turn signal indicators don't work. I am not sure I hooked
> up the tail lights properly and may have switched wires (red vs
> white/red & red vs white/purple I believe). Does this make any
> difference?
>
> Suggestions on replacing/installing/repairing a latch tapping plate that
> fell inside the post would be appreciated. I'd thought about drilling
> and tapping a piece of scrap steel rather than pay $14 to Moss. How do
> you hold it in place when the latch is not bolted on?
>
> Thanks much.
>
> ralph cordell
> '59 MGA (On the Road Again!!)
> '84 Turbo Regal (next project - engine is balanced - will be a beast)
> '87 Grand National
> '96 Roadmonster
>
When you say the indicators don't work do you mean the bulbs them
selves don't flash or the indicator on the dash doesn't blink?
...Art
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