Re: Radio/MP3/AM-FM/Speakers etc in my Patrician?

Posted by HH56 On 2012/3/28 12:52:22

My ignition switch does not appear to have a setting for listening to the radio; it is just on, start or off.... Probably the tube radio uses the entire output of hoover dam when running......

The left or accessory position would be for listening to the radio but you are still correct. Even in that spot essentially everything is on. In the stock wiring, the only difference between the "accessory" and "on or run" positions is the coil is not energized in the accessory position. That prevents starting and if they're closed, keeps points from continually carrying current to the coil and possibly heating and oxidizing.

Radio is fused for 7 1/2 amps so probably pulls around 4 in normal operation. The wonderbar solenoid would kick the draw up when it pulls the needle back to start position.