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I am in the process of rewiring me racecar with a new electronic-type master-switch, and hope someone can help me with a few questions;

My racer uses an original wiring loom... (type: Cooper S repro)

- Are the lights on a Mk1 Mini unfused?
From the wiring diagram in the old Haynes book it looks so... ? Is this what the in-line fuse (under the scuttlepanel) was later added to cure/help with?

- How much current (amp or watt) should be allocated for the ignition system (coil and points)

- Am I right in understanding the the wiper motor consumes about 14 watts?

Some swift replies would be very nice!

Yes the lights are unfused, unless you count the big long ones that they are wired in with. As for the ignition and wiper motor, I think you'd need to measure it, to be certain. The current consumption of the wiper motor, for example, will vary quite a lot with load, in dry conditions it will be much higher than when the windscreen is wet.

If you just need to know what size fuses to fit, I just keep changing them for the next size up until they stop blowing.

Tim