What did you do to your XJ today? 1M Views

[anthonygubbin]

Originally Posted by junglejuice

The parts that "make" and "break" the circuit are called contacts, these contacts have current ratings which is basically how many amps they can make and/or break without burning and maintaining a reliable connection, it they can't break enough current they will weld shut, if they can't make enough current they will burn causing a bad connection, another thing to be aware of is that when a motor starts its starting current is much higher then its running current, this can be as much as 8 times depending on the motor and the load attached to it etc.....

That make its clearer. I just opend it up and had a suss. Is there anyway of telling whether the contacts are up to it? I checked them and they were not discoloured, but that may not mean much I am guessing? If I install a 80amp relay will that help prevent possible future probs?

regards A

[junglejuice]

Originally Posted by anthonygubbin

That make its clearer. I just opend it up and had a suss. Is there anyway of telling whether the contacts are up to it? I checked them and they were not discoloured, but that may not mean much I am guessing? If I install a 80amp relay will that help prevent possible future probs?

regards A

Yes it certainly should, if you go to Jaycar they sell a 70/80A relay and spade terminals to suit which should fit your wiring, just use the pressure switch to turn the relay on and off....

[anthonygubbin]

Originally Posted by junglejuice

Yes it certainly should, if you go to Jaycar they sell a 70/80A relay and spade terminals to suit which should fit your wiring, just use the pressure switch to turn the relay on and off....

Cool, will do thanks for the help JJ.

Regards A

[layback40]

Completed a 500km trip yesterday after rebuilding my power steering pump. No leaks !!
Total PITA to get the pump off & back on. Very simple vane pump. The pulley support bearing had failed. I guess when replacing the belt, mine was original with 150k on it, the idler & support bearings should be done. I packed the new bearings properly with decent grease before use. An old trick I learned from seeing it done in the army supply place at Maribyrnong 30 years ago.

[XJeepers]

Drove it and had fun doing it

[anthonygubbin]

Originally Posted by XJeepers

Drove it and had fun doing it

Love the pics, the first one looks cool. But the second one is that a Nissan pulling you out?

regards A

[anthonygubbin]

Originally Posted by junglejuice

Yes it certainly should, if you go to Jaycar they sell a 70/80A relay and spade terminals to suit which should fit your wiring, just use the pressure switch to turn the relay on and off....

hey JJ can I PM you some questions re rigging up the relay. I will get a 70amp one tomorrow from Autobarn. I looked at them today but left feeling more confused about getting it to work. I had some salesman tell me it may not work. Should have just got it and figured the rest out tonight with help from AJOR.

regards A