I must missed most of this thread. Tell me how I find
"improved" lighting for my '72. Must I replace the whole
headlight assembly, the socket, or just the bulb.
I'd really like to get brighter head lights. What
should I be looking for? Just a brighter (higer draw?)
lamp in the same diameter lens?
chuck
Daniel1312@aol.com wrote:
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> In a message dated 25/2/1999 0:55:45AM, pasgeirsson@juno.com writes:
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> << will make your LBC into a Little Bright Car! >>
>
> I run 160W main beam and 100W dipped - if the car is idling when you switch
> them (main beam) on it almost stalls the engine when the alternator draws the
> current to light them!! - current drawn on main beam = almost 27 Amps (more
> than entire output of dynamo! which is why I have an alternator fitted).
>
> Also because the dynamo output is either 22 Amps or 19 Amps running high
> wattage lamps can run it close to its limit when it is charging at full power.
>
> Daniel1312
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