The Webmaster Zone

Finally had a chance to do some work on the car. Installed a remote battery switch in the battery's earth circuit. Used a Lucas switch, it seemed much more rugged than the red key type switch available from Moss, VB, etc. To install it I drilled a 1-3/4" hole in the body behind the passenger's seat as low and close to the transmission tunnel as possible using a Milwaukee hole cutter thing that I got at Home Depot attached to my drill. What a racket. Then it was just a matter of cutting a starter cable I had bought into two pieces, attaching a new terminal to one end, and a connector on the other piece to attach to the body. I cleaned up the ground point on the body as it was painted over and didn't look like it was getting a good connection. Cut a hole in the carpet for the switch and used some spray-on contact cement to reattach the carpet. A nice clean installation. I thought it would be a good idea to install a battery switch for a few reasons: as a theft deterrant; in case of accident to prevent fuel from being pumped; to ease working on the electrics (you should always have the battery disconnected, nothing will ruin your day like a fried wiring harness); and perhaps to get a free preparation point when I do autocross. I probably should have installed the steering rack boots but hey its a hobby so do what you feel like first! The large, bright thing in the sky is finally starting to make an appearance and I almost made it down to Seattle with the top down; I hit some wet road and the spray and the cold convinced me to stop and put up the hood. The weekend after next is the Tulip Rallye around Burlington/LaConner WA it will be fun to meet some fellow MGs list members and no doubt the drive will be scenic and present many photo ops. I need a new banner image!