Instrument panel power socket

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timandgerda
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Instrument panel power socket

Post by timandgerda » Tue Jan 12, 2021 4:21 am

Hi all. During the cold weather I am rebuilding my TC instrument panel and would like to know the correct way to fit the red and black power sockets. Is it red on the left or right when viewed from the drivers seat? A google search and looking at the books I have show both options. Cheers. Tim.

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Re: Instrument panel power socket

Post by Tom Wilson » Tue Jan 12, 2021 6:43 am

Factory photos show:
TB and early TCs have the black socket on the right. Mid to late TCs have the black socket on the left.

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Re: Instrument panel power socket

Post by Steve Simmons » Tue Jan 12, 2021 11:40 am

It's like some cruel joke by M.G. on its customers. Good thing there were no polarity sensitive electronics back then like we have today.
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Re: Instrument panel power socket

Post by timandgerda » Wed Jan 13, 2021 3:23 pm

Thanks guys. I have a late TC so its black socket on the left. As you say Steve -it does make you wonder sometimes!

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