When I bought the lenses (years ago) from either Moss or Abingdon, they
appeared to be the only kind available: plastic with a noticeable "dish" to
them so they curve out a bit from the rim of the parking light housing. The
socket was similarly purchased from one of these suppliers and appears to
match the other dual-filament socket that was already on the car. Pins are
NOT staggered. A 1004 bulb fits fine but is not dual filament. An 1157 bulb
is tight in the socket (the 1157 is a shade bigger in base diameter than the
1004) and the bulb touches the plastic lens. I believe over time it would
melt the lens. What number dual filament bulb are you using and who is
selling glass lenses?
Thanks.
John Deikis
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*Running the Rallye to Reno in a '53 MG TD*
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<http://www.kidsCURE.blogspot.com> On Thu, Apr 7, 2011 at 2:52 AM, Dave &
Liz DuBois <ddubois@net-nw.com> wrote:
> John,
>
> Does your socket have staggered pins? The socket in the side lights on our
> TD has the pins in line with one another and the bulb sits back far enough
> to clear the lens. The second question is, are the lenses in your side
> lights the original type? The original lenses have a deep dished glass lens
> that stands out from the end of the side light shell a good 1/4" or more.
>
> Cheers,
> Dave
>
> --- johnsfolly@gmail.com wrote:
>
> From: JohnD <johnsfolly@gmail.com>
> To: MG T List <mg-t@autox.team.net>
> Subject: [Mg-t] Parking light bulbs
> Date: Wed, 6 Apr 2011 23:16:27 -0400
>
> What bulb are you folks using for dual-filament directional/parking lights
> on a T?
> The 1157 bulb is too tall and touches the lens. Can't find anything at my
> local auto parts emporium.
> Thanks
> John Deikis
> --
> *Running the Rallye to Reno in a '53 MG TD*
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