Well then, I'm duly alarmed.
> From: "Robert E. Shlafer" <PilotRob@webtv.net>
>
> Bob....with no intent to unduly alarm...
>
> I'm not educated enough to know
> exactly what's wrong but obviously, you've a MAJOR short in there
> in line with your comment on loadmeter
> (ammeter) and battery condition indications.....the only item which
> draws such scads of current in normal operations being the starter.
>
> When I think of MAJOR electrical shorts such as this and especially those
>which affect multiple circuits, I automatically think of fire as a very
>possible consequence. What can be almost
> as bad is inhaling the fumes of burning electrical wiring/equipment while
>driving
> down the road and most especially so with the top up.
>
> In your circumstances, I would take the car
> off the road and correct the cause before
> proceeding further. Keep a firex handy just
> in case.
>
> Cap'n Bob
> '60 :{)
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