kiwi-jim Posted June 10, 2018 Report Share Posted June 10, 2018 (edited) Hi everyone I am currently rewiring my TR4 rebuild, it was stripped apart when I purchased. all the wiring has gone back together nicely, however I am interested to know if there is normally two voltage stabilizers in the loam. The loam where it comes thru the firewall has the required connections of 3 green wires and one green/black with the necessary connectors but further along the loam almost centre of the dash there are another set of wires 3 x green and one green black all with the necessary connectors. there is a second stabilizer in among the box of bits, so I am wondering is it either necessary/ normal to have a second stabilizer in the system. Cant see it on the wiring dia, so I am wondering any thoughts? cheers Jim Edited June 10, 2018 by kiwi-jim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
graeme Posted June 10, 2018 Report Share Posted June 10, 2018 Hi Jim, Normally only one stabiliser, perhaps previous owner fitted extra gauges? Cheers Graeme Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Motorsport Mickey Posted June 10, 2018 Report Share Posted June 10, 2018 +1 with Graeme, only ever seen 1 fitted. Mick Richards Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi-jim Posted June 10, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2018 Thanks guys guess I will stick with just the one then. cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AlanT Posted June 10, 2018 Report Share Posted June 10, 2018 Normally one BUT two is a very good idea. The "proper" old ones work by switching, this is efficient and makes no waste heat. "Modern" electronic ones use voltage regulators that just turn excess voltage into heat. But they make them the same size as the old ones. They are on the limit of overheating if both gauges are right over. One per gauge is a better bet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
4Mal Posted June 10, 2018 Report Share Posted June 10, 2018 Having replaced my old style with electronic versions, I have 2. 1 for Temp and 1 for fuel. I cannot find it now, but I did read an article recommending this. They have worked fine for years now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi-jim Posted June 11, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2018 Thanks Alan and Mal, think I might wire both in place and see what happens, There has to be a reason the extra set of wires are there Mal your photo shows a works replica look a like, can I ask what you did about rear number plate illumination on your car if it has no rear bumpers. I assume you require plate lighting in the UK as well?? Cheers jim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
4Mal Posted June 11, 2018 Report Share Posted June 11, 2018 (edited) Hi Jim, pm me your email and I'll send details and photo It's this one, also available in Stainless https://www.holden.co.uk/displayproduct.asp?sg=1&pgCode=010&sgName=Electrical&pgName=Lighting&agCode=0060&agName=Numberplate+Lamps&pCode=L467/56790#prettyPhoto Edited June 11, 2018 by 4Mal Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted June 11, 2018 Report Share Posted June 11, 2018 Thanks Alan and Mal, think I might wire both in place and see what happens, There has to be a reason the extra set of wires are there Mal your photo shows a works replica look a like, can I ask what you did about rear number plate illumination on your car if it has no rear bumpers. I assume you require plate lighting in the UK as well?? Cheers jim We all use these in place of the number plate bolts so a more subtle approach and requires no extra drilling https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2x-NUMBER-PLATE-SCREW-BOLT-LED-WHITE-LIGHTS-FOR-TAIL-TIDY-MOTORCYCLE-BIKE-12V/292379036545?epid=24011747026&hash=item4413260b81:g:UtAAAOSweZJaOOrq Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi-jim Posted June 11, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2018 Thats cool Stuart thanks for the heads up cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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