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Re: Removing Dim/Dimmer/Off Rheostat

To: chansen@exis.net, triumphs@Autox.Team.Net
Subject: Re: Removing Dim/Dimmer/Off Rheostat
From: DANMAS <DANMAS@aol.com>
Date: Tue, 26 May 1998 22:24:31 EDT
In a message dated 98-05-26 22:14:23 EDT, chansen@exis.net writes:

> Since the thing only has three settings (dim, dimmer, off), I am tempted
>  to simply connect the wires behind the dash, leaving the switch in just
>  for show.  My question: should I add a small resister in series to replace
>  the switch?  Something on the order of 4-5 ohms I think at least that's
>  what I measured between the terminals on the rheostat.

Cliff,

No need to add a resister, just connect the wires together.  I did that to
mine about 6 years ago, and just completely removed the dimmer.  In its place,
I added a VDO clock, which doesn't look at all out of place.

Dan Masters,
Alcoa, TN

'71 TR6---------3000mile/year driver, fully restored
'71 TR6---------undergoing full restoration and Ford 5.0 V8 insertion - see:
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'74 MGBGT---3000mile/year driver, original condition - slated for a V8 soon
'68 MGBGT---organ donor for the '74

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