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08-19-2021, 09:34 AM | #1 |
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How do yo measure a Sealed Beam Headlight Bulb?
I realize this probably seems very elementary but how do I determine the bulb size? I have a Coupe in here that has one of those old sealed beam conversation kits that needs a bulb replaced. The one that came out of it is a 6 volt Wagner 2D1 bulb that measures 6.750” across. I am finding Wagner 6006 6v bulbs online that are advertised as 7” bulbs. Is this the same bulb, -or was there a 6.750 diameter bulb also??
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08-19-2021, 09:52 AM | #2 |
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Re: How do yo measure a Sealed Beam Headlight Bulb?
That is the 7 inch bulb.It's like a 2X4.A 2X4 now is 3-1/2 X 1-1/2.The only real oddball sized lamps I've seen have been military,and they were spotlights,made odd sized so they wouldn't get used as headlight bulbs.Where I am Napa,Autozone,and Advanced all have them in stock.The quality on them has gotten really poor too.
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Re: How do yo measure a Sealed Beam Headlight Bulb?
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you may have to buy the sealed beam to composite conversions - i think Hella makes them in the EU. But by the time you do all that your better off buying the correct shaped stock reflectors and revert back to stock lights.
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08-19-2021, 09:54 AM | #4 |
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Re: How do yo measure a Sealed Beam Headlight Bulb?
There are the small 12 volt ones too.
Here are specs on type 2D1 that you asked about: H6024 Headlight Bulb - 12.8/12.8 Volt 35/60 Watt 4.69/2.73 Amp PAR56 Sealed Beam, Type 2D1, 3 Contact Lug Base, 339,390/439,950 Lumens, 27,000 /35,000 MSCP, C-6/C-6 Filament Design. Glass Diameter 7.04" (178.6mm) x 5" (127.0mm) Deep. 150/450 Average Rated Hours. Learn More About Jackson Lighting & Electric Supply! Features H6024 Headlight Bulb - 12.8/12.8 Volt 35/60 Watt 4.69/2.73 Amp PAR56 Sealed Beam, Type 2D1, 3 Contact Lug Base, 339,390/439,950 Lumens, 27,000 /35,000 MSCP, C-6/C-6 Filament Design. Glass Diameter 7.04" (178.6mm) x 5" (127.0mm) Deep. 150/450 Average Rated Hours. Maybe they measure them differently than you and I do.? Now I see that these are 12 VOLT Last edited by Benson; 08-19-2021 at 11:31 AM. |
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Re: How do yo measure a Sealed Beam Headlight Bulb?
Keith, I didn’t figure my local parts stores would carry a 6v bulb. Maybe I should ask.
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08-20-2021, 07:44 PM | #6 |
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Re: How do yo measure a Sealed Beam Headlight Bulb?
Is there a manufacturer's name and/or part # on the SB? Possibly European?
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Re: How do yo measure a Sealed Beam Headlight Bulb?
6006 is the standard 6V bulb. The H6024 is 12V halogen. Don't know where you would find 6V halogen, it that's what you have. Swap both headlights anyway, use 6006 for less grief.
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08-19-2021, 10:35 AM | #9 |
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Re: How do yo measure a Sealed Beam Headlight Bulb?
I think you'll find the 2D1 is a designation for the configuration and size,kind of like a group 1 battery.There are a lot of batteries in the group 1 size configuration.Same thing with the headlights.Look at a 7 inch headlight in 12 volt,I think you'll see the 2D1 designation on it too.
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08-19-2021, 11:04 AM | #10 |
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Re: How do yo measure a Sealed Beam Headlight Bulb?
6 volt halogen sealed beam lamps are available. I bought a pair of new ones off eBay.
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08-19-2021, 12:13 PM | #11 |
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Re: How do yo measure a Sealed Beam Headlight Bulb?
How do yo measure a Sealed Beam Headlight Bulb?
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08-19-2021, 03:42 PM | #12 |
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Re: How do yo measure a Sealed Beam Headlight Bulb?
I once had a vehicle (1990 Aerostar) w/halogen sealed beams, every few months one would burn out, either left or right side. I finally got fed up w/halogens and replaced them w/non-halogens sealed beams and no more problems w/burn-outs. The light was just as good w/the non-halogens as w/the halogens. Had that vehicle for 5 or 6 years after that.
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08-21-2021, 11:20 AM | #14 |
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Re: How do yo measure a Sealed Beam Headlight Bulb?
As stated, those were sealed beam units, not bulbs.
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08-20-2021, 10:40 AM | #15 |
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Re: How do yo measure a Sealed Beam Headlight Bulb?
2D1, 2C1, and 2B1 are all SAE type references. The following link explains them pretty well;
http://www.experts.com/content/artic...m-Filament.pdf The type references are more recent than the basic designs of the sealed beam bulbs. |
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