Hi Terry,
Go to www.gaugeguys.com then to smith gauges and then to classic gauges. You
should find the accessories needed for your electric gauges. Had to search
my archives for this site, sorry for the delay This is a great site for new
smith gauges even the clock.
Alex
----- Original Message -----
From: "Terry Smith" <terryrs@adelphia.net>
To: "Eureka Saws Co, Inc." <ambritts@ptdprolog.net>
Sent: Saturday, July 15, 2006 08:26 PM
Subject: Re: [TR] Houston Control
> Hi, Alex. I think the green/black wire goes to the insulated post on the
> fuel sending unit.
>
> Don't know what you have for a temp gauge, but I swapped out for a used
TR4A
> electric temperature gauge. Unfortunately, it took me most of today to
find
> out what was draining my battery and popping the 35 amp fuse between F3
F4.
> Finally found out that it was the voltage stabilizer that came used with
the
> temperature gauge. Like you, my fuel gauge, which goes to this, and my
temp
> gauge both didn't work. I tried Moss on the stabilizer, they say no
longer
> available. Will try TRF, and if not, will make my own. Apparently one
can
> Google Search under "voltage stabilizer" followed by MGB for a homemade
> version.
>
> Got the front bumper on today, and re-set the valve clearances. Tomorrow
> I'll set the windshield on and lay out the insulation and carpeting, then
> the seats.
>
> Have fun!
>
> Terry
> New Hampshire
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Eureka Saws Co, Inc." <ambritts@ptdprolog.net>
> To: "Triumph List" <triumphs@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Saturday, July 15, 2006 5:49 PM
> Subject: [TR] Houston Control
>
>
> > 10
> >>
> > 9
> >>
> > 8
> >>
> > 7
> >>
> > 6
> > Houston we have ignition......:o)
> > 5
> >>
> > 4
> >>
> > 3
> >>
> > 2
> >>
> > 1
> > Houston we have lift off. :o) :o):o)
> >
> > What a great feeling. Put 2 gallons of gas in the tank and checked for
> > leaks.
> > Nothing from the fuel tank, middle pipe union 5 second tightening, leak
> > fixed,
> > fuel valve before pump, new compression sleeves, leak fixed. Wow! Neat
so
> > far!
> > Carbs flooding from vent tubes, front carb leaking at banjo bolt.:o(
> > Reversed
> > both gross jets adjusted floats, reversed front banjo bolt, all leaks
> > fixed.
> > :o) Put water in radiator. Peacock leaking. Tighten down, leak fixed.
:o)
> > Brand new NOS water gauge not registering, Disconnected and hooked in
old
> > gauge. It works fine. Needs cleanup, no big deal.:o) Car ran for 1/2
hour
> > at
> > 800-900 rpms @ 185-190 degrees. Auxiliary fan never came on, wonder if
it
> > works. :o) So where are the problems. Fuel gauge does not register,
carbs
> > need
> > balancing, need to drain water out of radiator and replace with coolant
> > mixture. Replace water temp gauge :o(, Then put the rest back together.
> > Any
> > ideas on the fuel gauge. I have one wire from the harness. Sending unit
> > has
> > two electrical connections. (???). As Terry would say, I love a car with
a
> > running engine.
> > Alex Manzo
> > 59 TR3A (now running and on the home stretch)
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