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    Triumph GT6 AKA Spitfire 1500 AKA 2500 EFI.

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    Simca, Traveller, Sunny B310. MK1 Cav. 1.1.Polo form E, Mazda 626 twin cam, Supra, Spit1500 & GT6.

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  1. Hi, Why NGK BP5E? Is that the recommended for your engine? NGK BP5ES are available for £2.10 from https://www.gsparkplug.com/1x-ngk-copper-core-spark-plug-bp5es-6511.html
  2. Hi. Cable size. Could mean overall diameter or area (CSA). This was mentioned previously. The CSA (Area) only dictates the resistance of the cable/wire, nothing else. The insulation, proximity of other cables & maximum operating temperature dictate the maximum current during overload (Fuse type & rating important). Reduced Voltage drop is guaranteed if CSA is increased. Volt drop is inevitable. I think a 10% reduction is noticeable on lights/lamps. I would buy thin-wall wire/cable as it is possible to buy the same OD & have a higher CSA. If you drive your car in salt water, single colours are available in tinned copper. Cheers, Iain.
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    TR6

    Try pulling the choke out/modulating to see if it runs better.
  4. Hi, Fitted the dual lights. Work OK I think. Cheers, Iain.
  5. Hi, That test might be too sensitive using a digital meter.
  6. Hi, if a standard battery is 60Ahr. You have about 720Wh when the battery Is fully drained & 144Wh available periodically without drastically decreasing the life of the battery. (You prolong the battery's life by not discharging below 80% SOC.) Leaving the headlamps on for an hour is around 100Wh. The car should be able to crank and fire after an hour. if the car will not crank the the battery is suspect. To crank and start the engine takes around 1Wh. An alkaline AA/pencel is around 3Wh. Cheers, Iain.
  7. Hi, I deleted the previous post as I now read as it starts at 14.5 & drops to < 12. The battery is dead. Cheers, Iain.
  8. Hi Mike, are you referring to the voltage dropping from 14 volts to 12.6 Volts? Or Are you talking about the voltage dropping from 12.6 Volts to a lower voltage? Cheers, Iain.
  9. Hi, My understanding is that when the battery has been fully charged & battery is connected the voltage falls quicker than with the battery left unconnected? You have tried to isolate all fuses with no success? As already mentioned, fit a low-wattage lamp between the battery terminal and clamp. If it does not glow I would not worry. Milliamps are nothing. The parasitic load could be something electronic you have added. Diodes or control if an alternator? A series connected milliammeter was mentioned. Cheers, Iain.
  10. Hi, It will drop from 14.5 to 12.6. You are at 13.27. No problem. 12.6 = 100% charged after resting. (Could be 12,4 to 12.8 depending on battery type) 1 volt less = 0% AKA Flat. (10.6 is dead & now with reduced life when recharged) 2 Volt more is fully charged & Charging. (14.4-14.8) Here is my battery voltage every 2 minutes. Wet type & seen better days. Cheers, Iain. ACU77L _Jan 2024_Report.xls
  11. Hi, Thanks for the advice, I tried googling for MK2 saloon rear lights & ANG sells them. When I emailed and asked the question they said they are twin terminal only. I noticed the plastic part looks the same on all holders so I took a contact of a spare single filament holder & bent it so it would fit a dual type. Works OK. Cheers, Iain.
  12. Hi, Trying to find a supplier that sells the three terminal lamp holders? (Left picture) I have seen many suppliers sell brake/tail lamp holders but I can not tell from their pictures if they are three terminals or not. Thought I would ask before contacting the suppliers. Cheers, Iain.
  13. Hi, Try closing the flow of coolant to the heater matrix. It will raise the engine coolant temperature. Cheer, Iain.
  14. Hi, It's the 3rd thermostat I have fitted over the last few years (88c). The last one is the proper one with metal/plastic jiggle? pin. I bought it from Mini Sport as it was cheap and a 5-minute walk from my house. Cheers, Iain.
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