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Austin 7 electrics. As the
original wiring had long since gone and the wiring currently in the car
was beyond saving, plus there was no battery, battery cables, light
bulbs etc I thought a rewire was the best option. also to convert the
Austin to 12v at the same time seemed sensible! I used a modern thin
wall cable, this gives a higher surface area of conductor whilst
remaining the same overall thickness and also used PVC flexible trunking
to conceal the cables. The thought (plus the cost) of using metal
armoured cable went against my principles! just imagined cables shorting
out etc. Also by changing to 12v the current carrying capacity of each
cable was reduced by 50% . Wiring is quite straightforward with holes
suitable for the trunking over most of the car. I am also installing a
battery isolator switch with removable key under the seat. All lights,
horn, indicators will be relay operated with individual fuses hidden up
under the dashboard. There will also be a fuse in the 12v supply from
the nut on the starter motor for lights, dash etc.The standard bulkhead
regulator will be left in the car but not used (it's 6v anyway) and a
new modern regulator fitted under the seat fitted. The car will also
have a Lucas sports coil fitted (old one was missing) plus the sports
coil should be more efficient and produce a bigger spark. Have bought a
modern electronic klaxon, shaped much like a Rist but only £12. Initial
electrical problems were with the starter hopefully
soon resolved.
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Brakes and hubs
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