Stickybun Posted November 7, 2015 Report Share Posted November 7, 2015 (edited) Nearly finished wiring my '69 TR6 but have a couple of issues I cannot find answers too and would appreciate if any one could help please. 1)I have a brown wire near the alternator which I cannot trace where it goes . 2)There is a double white near the fuse box with a longer than usual clear outer sleeve,there is already a single white to the fuse box . I have attached a picture. Cheers Edited November 7, 2015 by Stickybun Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted November 7, 2015 Report Share Posted November 7, 2015 Have you got a wiring diagram http://www.advanceautowire.com/tr2506.pdf The double white is to do with the ignition. The brown wire goes to the alternator. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stickybun Posted November 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2015 (edited) Thanks Roger have this diagram. Have looked at alternator but cannot see any more terminals to connect it to ,its a thin brown wire not one of the thicker type ones. Should the double white go to the fuse also? Cheers Edited November 7, 2015 by Stickybun Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John390 Posted November 7, 2015 Report Share Posted November 7, 2015 (edited) I don't remember seeing a ballast resistor on my 69' TR6, but that doesn't mean that is correct. Is that a new loom or the original as a 69' TR6 will be a different loom to any others. For one there is no inertia switch for the fuel! Near the fuse box is a double spade connector that if I can remember correctly doesn't go anywhere, but there are wires going to it. Please bear in mind I am trying to remember as our 69' TR6 was stolen in 2008! I believe those diagrams are for non PI TR's. Cheers John Edited November 7, 2015 by John390 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted November 7, 2015 Report Share Posted November 7, 2015 (edited) Nearly finished wiring my '69 TR6 but have a couple of issues I cannot find answers too and would appreciate if any one could help please. 1)I have a brown wire near the alternator which I cannot trace where it goes . 2)There is a double white near the fuse box with a longer than usual clear outer sleeve,there is already a single white to the fuse box . I have attached a picture. Cheers What loom are you using - Is it new and who did it come from - any part number? You need 308796 for TR6 RHD 69 model PI upto CP50000 http://www.autosparks.co.uk/finder The ceramic thing attached to the side of your coil is a ballast resistor used on saloon Triumphs, which for my money was not fitted as a separate item on a '69 model (nor any other TR) so should not be there unless you are rewiring the rest of the car to suit it. The Ballast resistor for the 6v coil WAS introduced at '73 ish and was a pink wire buried in the loom. (Looms RKC571 & RKC572 for late PI cars) Cheers Peter W Edited November 7, 2015 by BlueTR3A-5EKT Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stickybun Posted November 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2015 Hi John& Peter, It is a new loom a purchased at the IW fron TRGB I did specify it was a '69 car and have binned the bag with the code on. I have just purchased the Luminition coil to go with Optronic ignition ,I spoke with the manufacturers directly and said this was the correct set up with the ballast resistor. Thanks Lee Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Peter Cobbold Posted November 7, 2015 Report Share Posted November 7, 2015 The alternator might be a later fitting than in 69, with a different plug, hence the spare thin brown wire. Can't recall details unfortunately.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Richard71 Posted November 7, 2015 Report Share Posted November 7, 2015 Hello Lee, Your double white wire I'm quite certain connects to the fuse box. It should be connected to the terminal common with the single wire you already have connected. Richard. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stickybun Posted November 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2015 The alternator might be a later fitting than in 69, with a different plug, hence the spare thin brown wire. Can't recall details unfortunately.... Thanks Peter ,i didnt strip the car so have no reference unfortunately Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stickybun Posted November 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2015 Hello Lee, Your double white wire I'm quite certain connects to the fuse box. It should be connected to the terminal common with the single wire you already have connected. Richard. Will give it a go but what threw me was the extra long outer plastic cover on it Cheers Lee Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Richard71 Posted November 7, 2015 Report Share Posted November 7, 2015 Will give it a go but what threw me was the extra long outer plastic cover on it Cheers Lee The cover (insulator) doesn't look particularly long to me, you'll have to push it further up the cables until it's flush with the female spade before connecting to the fuse box. I notice you only have one brown wire feeding the fuse box, I have three brown wires, it's a late 1972 CP, does anyone know if that's correct (car still in bits but I've fitted the new loom) ? Richard. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Peter Cobbold Posted November 7, 2015 Report Share Posted November 7, 2015 Thanks Peter ,i didnt strip the car so have no reference unfortunately Try this: http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-GRID600190 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ntc Posted November 7, 2015 Report Share Posted November 7, 2015 The browns are permanently live the white are switched, the spare browns at the alternator are for different types. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Marc R Posted November 8, 2015 Report Share Posted November 8, 2015 A document "Vehicule Wiring Code" who may help you in the future BS-AU7 Vehicule Wiring Colour Code.pdf Regards Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stickybun Posted November 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2015 A document "Vehicule Wiring Code" who may help you in the future BS-AU7 Vehicule Wiring Colour Code.pdf Regards Thanks Marc handy guide Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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