Triumph Herald 60 1.3 sparkrite tx1002 query

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Fri 12 Feb 2010 12:12
Triumph Herald 60 1.3 sparkrite tx1002 query - alfatrike
the vehicle sellection is WRONG, i couldn't find triumph herald.

i have a sparkrite tx1002 and am having trouble finding wiring / fitting instructions.

i have found them for other models but the wiring varys from model to model and i don't want to blow it up.

it has 5 wires coming out of it:

orange which i know goes to the magnetic pickup / points as it has the correct plug on the end

green has bare wire on the end so SHOULD be earth

3 wires i'm not sure of where to put:

blue with a female spade connector

white with a male spade

yellow with a female spade

sorry if this is a weird question but i don't know who else to ask.

cheers, alf

Edited by Dynamic Dave on 12/02/2010 at 12:42

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Fri 12 Feb 2010 15:23
Triumph Herald 60 1.3 sparkrite tx1002 query - percy
First of all is your Herald negative earth?
If not then connecting the tx1002 will be more awkward.
As you suggest green for earth but it is a bit of a lottery otherwise.
Try inputting sparkrite TX1002 on google and I think you will come across a site that can help you. Good luck!
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Fri 12 Feb 2010 17:43
Triumph Herald 60 1.3 sparkrite tx1002 query - alfatrike
the herald is negative earth, unfortunately the other forum posting is about something else with different coloured wires.
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Fri 12 Feb 2010 16:05
Triumph Herald 60 1.3 sparkrite tx1002 query - Cambridge
www.oldclassiccar.co.uk/forum/phpbb/phpBB2/viewtop...d

This tells you the functions of the different wires.

But, I would not touch it.
Properly set up points work fine. Leave it as Mr Triumph designed it.

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Fri 12 Feb 2010 18:47
Triumph Herald 60 1.3 sparkrite tx1002 query - perro
I used to fit a lot of Sparkrites in the 80's, mainly the SX 2000 though, the contact breakers will last for ever (or 2012) with even the simplest transistorized ignition.
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