Here is a great site on MGB electricals,
http://www.mgcars.org.uk/MG_Elec-Tech/index.html. It seems to be real clear
for us laymen.
I know this is where I am going when I begin to work on the electrics of my
B.
HTH
Gordie Bird
62 MGA
80 MGB
86 Audi 4kq
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jeff Fayne [mailto:fayne@attglobal.net]
> Sent: Thursday, June 22, 2000 10:49 AM
> To: Rick Huber
> Cc: mgs@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: Tackling the Prince
>
>
> If you haven't already been advised:
>
> Get a test light, the kind that has a sharp probe on one end
> and a clip lead on
> the other. Invaluable at determining intermittents, your
> multimeter, especially
> if it's digital may integrate an intermittent out and you may
> not see it. The
> sharp probe is useful in piercing the insulation to reach the
> wire (non useful
> in piercing your skin and upholstery, however).
>
> Acquire the appropriate wiring diagram (Haynes repair book
> has them, but my '70
> appears to be a cross between the 69 and 70/71diagrams, so
> take them with a
> grain of salt) and blow it up on a copier. Much easier on the
> eyes and you can
> make notes. The web page eludes me, but someone here has a
> nifty color coded
> set of web pages that breaks each subsystem down. Check the
> archives...
>
> Good luck and go forth into battle...
>
>
> Jeff
> '70B
>
> Rick Huber wrote:
>
> > Hello Listers,
> >
> > Thanks to all of you who responded to my "Prince of
> Darkness Strikes Brake
> > Lights" post last Sunday. Armed with your insight, a
> multi-meter, wires,
> > connectors, and wiring harness tape I intend to do battle
> with the Prince
> > and emerge victorious this weekend. I really appreciate
> all the advice and
> > the very detailed descriptions on troubleshooting and
> fixing the problem.
> > I'll let you know how it goes.
> >
> >
>
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