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by dave 2000
Mon Jul 05, 2010 9:36 pm
Forum: Auto Electrical
Topic: dual battery earth
Replies: 14
Views: 765

Re: dual battery earth

Just remember that if you have a:.......chassis.......and a .....body.....and an engine......they all need to be connected to earth.

Less complicated nowadays though now that many off road vehicles are becoming a simple unitary construction body.

regards

Dave
by dave 2000
Mon Jul 05, 2010 1:52 pm
Forum: Auto Electrical
Topic: DIN standards international equivalent?
Replies: 2
Views: 272

Re: DIN standards international equivalent?

That's good to know, many thanks for the fast reply,

regards

Dave
by dave 2000
Mon Jul 05, 2010 6:21 am
Forum: Auto Electrical
Topic: dual battery earth
Replies: 14
Views: 765

Re: dual battery earth

In the UK it is pretty much standard to run an earth lead either, from battery to body and continue on (one cable) to the starter motor securing bolt or, battery to body and then a separate cable, body to starter or gearbox bolt. Of course if you have a separate chassis/body combo then remember that ...
by dave 2000
Mon Jul 05, 2010 5:56 am
Forum: Auto Electrical
Topic: DIN standards international equivalent?
Replies: 2
Views: 272

DIN standards international equivalent?

Hi all, the fact that there are standards controling the correct way of wiring an automotive relay (DIN 72 552 for europe is an example), is there an international equivalent, I ask because I have been asked to repair and in some areas completely rewire a non european vehicle.

regards

Dave
by dave 2000
Tue Dec 15, 2009 7:00 am
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Suzuki questions
Replies: 0
Views: 183

Suzuki questions

Hi new to 'this side' and normaly lurking on the Land Rover or Toyota sites but would be grateful for you guys and girls sharing your Suzuki knowledge............OK crawling done now down to business. Looking at purchasing a 2 litre Grand Vitara Turbo Diesel Year 2002 for the missus. Having driven ...
by dave 2000
Thu May 07, 2009 8:11 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: which locker?
Replies: 3
Views: 472

which locker?

Hi, I did try to search this subject but kept getting a 'no match' result. OK, I may have the choice of two LC 80's, one is a uk spec RHD VX with leccy everything and standard diff locks. The other is a Spanish spec LHD version, it is not a VX and I am damned if I can recall the letters. Anyway the ...
by dave 2000
Thu Feb 21, 2008 7:45 am
Forum: Rover
Topic: FAQ Tech Info (Bible)
Replies: 26
Views: 27407

Discovery Series I maximum tyre sizes and mods: http://members.shaw.ca/jbarge/tires.html Range Rover tyre sizes and mods: http://www.rangerovers.net/outfitting/tires/classictires.html More to come..... Re the details on the chart for 265/75/16 mention spacers need for spare, I have this tyre on an ...
by dave 2000
Thu Feb 21, 2008 7:30 am
Forum: Rover
Topic: Land rover parts suppliers.
Replies: 36
Views: 21319

Land Rover Dealer
La Hoya
Murcia
Spain

Contact Angel, dealer/parts facility and prices but what this guy does not know about Land Rover parts is not worth knowing!


regards

Dave