Hi John, If you can't find the glass lenses that clear the 1157 bulb, you
might check www.superbrightleds.com (it may be spelled "brite"). There are
drawings with dimensions for all their bulbs. They have an 1157 equivalent
that is perfect for the round-lens TD tail lights. It has two sets of LEDs
that provide tail lights and brake/turn. I installed them in my non-turn
signal TD and have been very pleased with brilliance and low electrical draw.
They note that a certain amount of current is needed to operate a turn-signal
flasher. I recall reading somewhere that two ordinary incandescents will
provide the needed draw of current, but read their text on the subject as a
different flasher may be needed.Bob
---------- Original Message ----------
From: JohnD <johnsfolly@gmail.com>
To: ddubois@sinclair.net
Cc: mg-t@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Mg-t] Parking light bulbs
Date: Fri, 8 Apr 2011 23:27:34 -0400
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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