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White, Tru:

Thank you for the responses, I'll try them out!

I always thought that volt meters showed battery condition when the battery is on but the engine isn't running, and alternator (or generator) output when the engine is running, assuming everything is working correctly and the electrical system isn't loaded up. The biggest loads on my car are fuel pump and cooling fans, I don't have a radio or stereo, day VFR only (well, for the most part) and I very rarely turn on the battery without cranking it up and going for a drive. Once the volt meter reads 14 volts or better, turning on the electric fans just makes it drop a needle width or so. I guess I've still got plenty to learn.

I talked to Reg's dad at BDR today and he said that disconnecting the battery with the engine running can cause problems with the MSD ignition. He also had some thoughts on the turn signals that I will try before R&R'ing the switch.

So far I haven't been able to fold my 52-year old body into a position that will allow me to trace the wires and connections to the gauges to check the lights et al. I'm now looking into the possibility of finding the fasteners for the dashboard and seeing if I can't wiggle things around to where I can see the connections.

Actually I like the master switch as I've used them extensively with airplanes, and it makes it just a little harder to steal the car. The bungee is no big deal and was offered as a tip to other BDR users if they've had the same problem.

Thank you for the info on the fans switch, I've located it and I'll check it out per your advice.

Thanks again guys, really appreciate the advice

Cheers

Bill