Automotive Electrical Handbook: How To Wire Your Car From Scratch

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Item # HP387  ISBN: 0895862387




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Whether your car is a restoration project, race car, kit car, trailer or street rod, don't be intimidated; wire it yourself. Author Jim Horner shares his years of experience and cuts through the technical jargon to show you how.

Learn about basic electrical theory, how various electrical components work and drawing circuit diagrams. Includes tips on using electrical test equipment and troubleshooting electrical circuits.

Choose the right components, build your own wiring harness and install them by following the step-by-step instructions. Profusely illustrated with over 350 photos, drawings and diagrams. Suppliers list included.

Table of Contents:

Introduction | Electrical theory | Charging system | Electrical paths | Electrical controls | Displays | Electrical loads | Supplies | Locating & installing components | Designing & drawing circuit diagrams | Making a harness | Installing a harness | Rewiring an electrical system | Converting from 6 to 12 volts | Trailer wiring | Wiring a race car | Metric conversion chart | Glossary.

Automotive Electrical Handbook: How To Wire Your Car From Scratch