John,
Further to last night's e-mail .... the correct bulb for the T-series
parking lamp is an 1176. Turn on the parking lights before you begin to
install it. The bulb, obviously, has a bright and a less-bright filament.
Since it has straight pins it can go in the socket either way. Push it in so
that the less-bright filament lights up. Once you have determined the
correct orientation, then you can complete the "push in and twist" to lock
it in place. BTW, a piece of rubber hose or a big grommet is the best way to
grip the bulb so you can twist and turn it without endangering your fingers.
Lawrie
----- Original Message -----
From: "JohnD" <johnsfolly@gmail.com>
To: <ddubois@sinclair.net>
Cc: <mg-t@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, April 08, 2011 8:27 PM
Subject: Re: [Mg-t] Parking light bulbs
> 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
> --
> *Running the Rallye to Reno in a '53 MG TD*
> MG Drive for CURE <http://www.kidsCURE.blogspot.com>
>
>
> <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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