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Andrew Coley
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 09, 2017 12:27 pm    Post subject: Rewiring my GT Reply with quote

I am planning to upgrade the wiring harness on my GT (6224 BT) and would value any thoughts or suggestions. It runs on 12 volts and still uses a dynamo. My questions are: 1) Should I go for a Dynamator or whatever they're called? 2) would it be better to use a standard loom such as a Mk1/2 Escort or something similar? 3) My wipers are still vacuum, which is fun but I kind of like them, so shall I retain them?. 4) If I go the alternator route can I do without such things as ballast resistors? 5) Has anybody done it and if so what problems did they meet? Thanks in anticipation of any replies.
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Howard Evans
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 09, 2017 7:55 pm    Post subject: Wiring Reply with quote

Hello Andrew

With a relatively simple car like the Rochdale, I'd build from scratch. I did a couple of articles on the subject for the magazine which I could send if of interest.

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Howard
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Graham Jones
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 09, 2017 8:17 pm    Post subject: Wiring rochdale gt Reply with quote

Hi Andrew, i am in the same boat as you, but i am sure there was a post on the forum regarding someone who would make one up to the specification you require, all he needed was the make of car, width and length, he made it in three parts for ease of fitting, hope this helps, Graham.
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Andrew Coley
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 09, 2017 8:40 pm    Post subject: Gt wiring Reply with quote

Hi Howard,

I would be grateful if you could send me copies of the articles if you have them. Perhaps I have them already in a back issue of the magazine. Do you remember which editions?

Kind regards,

Andy
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keith hamer
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PostPosted: Tue Jan 10, 2017 11:38 pm    Post subject: Wiring Reply with quote

The article Howard is referring to has been uploaded to the website and is available by clicking on the past magazines link. they can then be found in magazines 131 to 134.
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PostPosted: Tue Jan 10, 2017 11:38 pm    Post subject: Wiring Reply with quote

The article Howard is referring to has been uploaded to the website and is available by clicking on the past magazines link. they can then be found in magazines 131 to 134. Alternatively this link should work http://www.rochdale-owners-club.co.uk/Magazines/Magazine131.htm
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 11, 2017 3:06 pm    Post subject: Rewire articles. Reply with quote

Perfect Keith! Thank you
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