Heaters were optional extras on many English cars in the 50s and even into
the 60s. I had at least two Morris Minors that had no heaters and I am
pretty sure my 1960 Ford Popular didn't have one, either. My 66 Imp had
one, and it was the height of luxury!
MIke
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From: triumphs-bounces@autox.team.net
[mailto:triumphs-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of TeriAnn J. Wakeman
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2013 9:18 AM
To: triumphs@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [TR] Winter Warning From Standard Triumph:)
On 1/28/13 7:46 AM, Chip19474@aol.com wrote:
>
> "The heater blower is only to augment the airflow through the car in
> difficult conditions. Do not use it unnecessarily, especially at
> speed when it is not required. Remember that in winter conditions
> with the lights on and other accessories in use, the current load
> will be considerable. In cold weather.....if there is too great a
> load.....the generator may fail to keep the battery fully charged"
>
It wasn't just Triumphs. It appears that the British car industry wanted to
discourage driving under adverse conditions.
I actually had that happen to me when I was moving from Seattle to the
Monterey bay area in an old Land Rover. I was driving the coastal route
during a major rain storm. Two speed heater on high speed, wipers wiping,
headlights on all day while driving. When I went to start the Land Rover the
next morning there was not enough juice to turn over the engine.
Neither my Land Rover nor my TR3 has a generator any more so I can use more
than two electrical circuits at a time.
TeriAnn
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