Electrical installation questions, Various issues under one thread Options

[JFG]

I'm now in a position to test the electricals on my car. It came with many things missing & broken.

I'm running twin carbs so there'll be no injection specific issues with electrics.

To start I have the following;

Wiring up the reverse light switch. I have used separate bullet connectors (part of the missing category) but I don't know if there is a right/wrong way to insert them. For example, is there a way to look on the switch to see which is live/earth?

There are 2 gauges where the lights don't illuminate. The rev counter and the multi gauge. The Speedo lights up fine. Bulbs and sockets are all new.

When I turn the ignition on the passenger side headlight opens up halfway, does not illuminate until I pull the light switch and does not raise or lower from this position.

Finally (for now) I only have one movement on the wiper switch. This came with the ignition cowl as a once piece lot.

I'll post some pictures shortly.

[JFG]

I started the engine for the first time today (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) seems ok but need to bring the timing in when I get the strobe and pull the plugs to check the mixture.

When it was running I checked the charge across the battery. It read 13.35v. is this about right? I fitted a new alternator 55amp iirc. The relay board was bought used and unknown condition with a regulator attached.

Lastly, I've tried the passenger headlight again and although everything is now lined up correctly it will not raise electronically. It will lower electronically. When I first fitted it I got the fittings in the wrong place and the light would lift halfway.

Any ideas? I've swapped the relays and it makes no difference.