Re: KPack's 1954 Panama

Posted by DavidPackard On 2020/8/18 10:58:09

Kevinpackard, just a word of caution if you use one of the 'ice pick' test lights . . . they are typically have a rather long un-insulated section. Be aware that when you are touching a 'hot' circuit the entire un-insulated length is also ''hot'. If you're upside down under the dash you might lose sight that the probe is touching or close to touching a ground. Sparks will surely awaken you to that fact. Some shrink tubing, soda straw, or electrical tape placed on, or over, the majority of the probe's length should be considered.

Also I'm pretty sure most of the test lights available today are 12 volt. Perhaps a quick test of pure battery voltage will confirm that the light is visible . . . I guess I've assumed your car is six volts. Checking the bulb before you crawl under the dash would be equally prudent either way.

dp