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Re: Indicator contacts and adding relay/s

Subject: Re: Indicator contacts and adding relay/s
by ddgonzal on 2025/1/17 0:05:39

None of my 1200 indicator switches ever suffered from burnt contacts, even after 40+ years of use ... so a relay is unnecessary

Note that if the contact points are cleaned/filed with a ferrous type sandpaper, they may foul again.
TIPS:
* use a points file
* or a stone
* or paper
* Make sure there is no oil or grease on the points

I think there is no condenser in the indicator wiring circuit, however the ignition system uses one: at the distributor (normally replace every time the distributor points are replaced)

The only problem i encountered was they would short occasionally, necessitating a removal and reinstallation and replaced of the fuse. This was due to the switch becoming loose. Solution: ensure the switch screw is tight enough. Specifically, these screws
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