Talbot Tinkering and Blown fuses

I bit the bullet and decided to try to find the fault in the Talbot charging this morning. I'd hoped it was a loose connection or something I'd done fitting the indicator bulbs. First I did the lights properly.

That was the easy part. I then thought I'd make sure the earth wire was clean and tight. Turns out it was loose but it seems to be coming out - I doubt that is the problem - just another issue I have unearthed.

Then I read and re-read the guide I had found. It said look for blown fuses which would point to a problem. Well I found one after looking several times that was. Eventually I had 'tested' several to destruction.

The next in the chain was trying this relay but I decided to stop there.

So at least I managed to find something that would explain the problem. The car still starts and runs - just not charges so not sure how far I would get on the road ?

Finally I topped up the Imp oil - only 1/2 a pint over 100 or so miles I'd guess - a lot better than it was doing.

Despondently I reviewed the fleet - two out of seven now - that's the number of toys that actually work

Alpine - in restoration

E-type - charging fault

Ferrari - carbs being re-built

Talbot - charging fault

VW - starting problem

Aston and Imp holding the line for now though.

ION: There was an assassination attempt on Donald Trump yesterday afternoon in the US - the bullet just hit is ear but that's warmed things up.