Full Wiring Loom Assembly

[wilf]

These people list various Stag looms and part looms. http://www.vintagecarparts.co.uk/pro...ng-loom-supply

Try googling, that's all I did.

[HersnotHis]

These people list various Stag looms and part looms. http://www.vintagecarparts.co.uk/pro...ng-loom-supply

Try googling, that's all I did.

Google is my friend also but having read in another classic car club forum of basic and even dangerous errors in such commercial looms I would prefer to find on this club website original Triumph loom maps so I can duplicate myself!

H

[SaskStag]

Hi Nick,
Try:

http://socforum.com/forum/showthread.php?20612-Book-Recommendation&highlight=book+recommendation

Sorry, was at work and had to run, so couldn't do a search at that time
Tanya

[Branyster]

Hi Tanya, No problem and thanks for the Tip. It will be good to Learn about Car Electrics too. I've just bought it from Amazon but got to wait 3 weeks for delivery ! ?

[malc4d]

if you have the loom made you can specify what cables you want, they will wire it how ever you like ...Mk 1 or Mk 2 or in-between

[wilf]

Hi Tanya, No problem and thanks for the Tip. It will be good to Learn about Car Electrics too. I've just bought it from Amazon but got to wait 3 weeks for delivery ! ?

Buy a good fire extinguisher.

Maybe two or more.

[V Mad]

Not to mention the Balast wires I no longer use.

Why's that Nick?

[Branyster]

Why's that Nick?

I found the Wires Taped up when I first got the CAR. I found an old set of points and an old Balast Resistor in glove box. The PO fitted a new Coil and new Electronic ignition NEWTRONICS I think it was called and was not using the Balast Resistor. It must be a 12V Ballast Coil ??

Although I replaced the Coil as it was leak fluid. I installed a LUCUS one and bought a new Balast Resistor and reconnected all the Wires. NO Idea if I did the Right thing but it seemed to Work / Start ok

Then I discovered the ENGINE and Gearbox was SCRAP, so the Car came off the Road. And My Nightmare and MoneyPit continues !

[V Mad]

Nick, if the ballast wires are taped up, how did you fit a ballast. There seems to be a lot of confusion over ignition wiring on the stag.

At the risk of boring everyone, or starting another 'ballast debate' the original stag system uses a ballast coil with a ballast resistor (Mk2 ballast is part of the wring loom). This is a good system, which I think should be retained. But if it has been changed, some problems can arise in the following circumstances:

1. If a non ballast coil is fitted with a ballast the spark will be vey weak.
2. If a ballast coil is fitted without a ballast the coil will overheat.
3. If the ballast is in the loom and a Mk1 type ballast is fitted in addition, the spark will be very weak.
4. If a non-ballast coil is fitted without a ballast the spark will be normal during running, but weaker during cranking compared to the ballasted system.

I hope that's helpful and not too confusing?

[Branyster]

Nick, if the ballast wires are taped up, how did you fit a ballast. There seems to be a lot of confusion over ignition wiring on the stag.

At the risk of boring everyone, or starting another 'ballast debate' the original stag system uses a ballast coil with a ballast resistor (Mk2 ballast is part of the wring loom). This is a good system, which I think should be retained. But if it has been changed, some problems can arise in the following circumstances:

1. If a non ballast coil is fitted with a ballast the spark will be vey weak.
2. If a ballast coil is fitted without a ballast the coil will overheat.
3. If the ballast is in the loom and a Mk1 type ballast is fitted in addition, the spark will be very weak.
4. If a non-ballast coil is fitted without a ballast the spark will be normal during running, but weaker during cranking compared to the ballasted system.

I hope that's helpful and not too confusing?

I un-taped the white (cream) and orange wires which someone had written Balast on them and Connected them to my new Coil. Not sure it was a good idea as it was a New Lucus 12v Balast Coil

[Branyster]

That's given me a Headache !!!

I will reconnect and re-instate the MK1 ballast resistor and wires. But which COIL do I buy ?

Thanks, Nick

[Staggard]

I will reconnect and re-instate the MK1 ballast resistor and wires. But which COIL do I buy ?

Thanks, Nick

6 Volt

[Staggard]

Google is my friend also but having read in another classic car club forum of basic and even dangerous errors in such commercial looms I would prefer to find on this club website original Triumph loom maps so I can duplicate myself!

H

You just use the original as a pattern for wire length check colours against the wireing diagram then you can include/exclude which sections you choose. Vehicle Wireing Products have all the bits you need, I have made a fair few for cars and bikes. Should be a piece of cake for you Aich.