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Jacques1960 · 10-05-2021, 04:41 AM

Is there a two contact (1936) non-halogen bulb out there that is brighter than what is typically available ? I don’t want to change from generator to alternator and am hoping for a few extra watts. Thank you.

Jacques1960 · 10-05-2021, 04:42 AM

PS - not car in photo of course

Kurt in NJ · 10-05-2021, 06:03 AM

Why not halogen, I have been using halogen headlights in my A for over 20 years with the generator
Have you measured the voltage at the lights?
A friend bought a 36 packard, its brake lights were dim, the spare parts that came with the car had every type of brake light bulb, none bright, found only 4 volts getting to the lights, traced it to rusty nuts on the ammeter --- now any of the different bulbs are bright

rotorwrench · 10-05-2021, 01:53 PM

If the socket has in line studs (bayonet connections) then you may have limited number of possible bulb types available for those 1158 bulb with BA15d base type sockets. The offset stud bayonet sockets are more common but I don't know how many different replacements there are for the 1154 type bulbs. The modern LED types with the BAY15d type base may be brighter. LEDs can have problems with turn signal applications that have certain types of signal stat devices. Sometimes resistors have to be added to draw enough current to make the lights blink on and off.

Lawson Cox · 10-05-2021, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jacques1960

Is there a two contact (1936) non-halogen bulb out there that is brighter than what is typically available ? I don’t want to change from generator to alternator and am hoping for a few extra watts. Thank you.

1936 had single contact bulbs. (I've just been going through this with my tail lights.)

Jacques1960 · 10-05-2021, 03:57 PM

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Thank you all !

Jacques1960 · 10-05-2021, 03:58 PM

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rotorwrench · 10-05-2021, 07:19 PM

I think single contacts types were on the pickups or dual lamp type units if memory serves. My memory ain't what it used to be. It seems like the 33 to 37 Ford passenger cars had the dual element 1158 type bulb.

fordor41 · 10-05-2021, 09:49 PM

be aware that halogen bulbs generate a ton of heat. a no-no with plastic lens.

37Ford · 10-06-2021, 11:55 AM

1158 6 volt LEDs

Jacques1960 · 10-06-2021, 04:50 PM

Wow - on it !

10-05-2021, 04:41 AM	#1
Jacques1960 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Mount Desert, Maine Posts: 504	Brake light (bulb) upgrade - 6v, non halogen Is there a two contact (1936) non-halogen bulb out there that is brighter than what is typically available ? I don’t want to change from generator to alternator and am hoping for a few extra watts. Thank you. __________________ No job’s done ‘til it’s all done

10-05-2021, 04:42 AM	#2
Jacques1960 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Mount Desert, Maine Posts: 504	Re: Brake light (bulb) upgrade - 6v, non halogen PS - not car in photo of course __________________ No job’s done ‘til it’s all done

10-05-2021, 06:03 AM	#3
Kurt in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: on the Littlefield Posts: 6,155	Re: Brake light (bulb) upgrade - 6v, non halogen Why not halogen, I have been using halogen headlights in my A for over 20 years with the generator Have you measured the voltage at the lights? A friend bought a 36 packard, its brake lights were dim, the spare parts that came with the car had every type of brake light bulb, none bright, found only 4 volts getting to the lights, traced it to rusty nuts on the ammeter --- now any of the different bulbs are bright

10-05-2021, 01:53 PM	#4
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,416	Re: Brake light (bulb) upgrade - 6v, non halogen If the socket has in line studs (bayonet connections) then you may have limited number of possible bulb types available for those 1158 bulb with BA15d base type sockets. The offset stud bayonet sockets are more common but I don't know how many different replacements there are for the 1154 type bulbs. The modern LED types with the BAY15d type base may be brighter. LEDs can have problems with turn signal applications that have certain types of signal stat devices. Sometimes resistors have to be added to draw enough current to make the lights blink on and off.

10-05-2021, 03:57 PM	#6
Jacques1960 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Mount Desert, Maine Posts: 504	Re: Brake light (bulb) upgrade - 6v, non halogen Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thank you all ! __________________ No job’s done ‘til it’s all done

10-05-2021, 03:58 PM	#7
Jacques1960 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Mount Desert, Maine Posts: 504	Re: Brake light (bulb) upgrade - 6v, non halogen �� __________________ No job’s done ‘til it’s all done

10-05-2021, 07:19 PM	#8
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,416	Re: Brake light (bulb) upgrade - 6v, non halogen I think single contacts types were on the pickups or dual lamp type units if memory serves. My memory ain't what it used to be. It seems like the 33 to 37 Ford passenger cars had the dual element 1158 type bulb.

10-05-2021, 09:49 PM	#9
fordor41 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: elmira,ny Posts: 1,515	Re: Brake light (bulb) upgrade - 6v, non halogen be aware that halogen bulbs generate a ton of heat. a no-no with plastic lens.

10-06-2021, 04:50 PM	#11
Jacques1960 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Mount Desert, Maine Posts: 504	Re: Brake light (bulb) upgrade - 6v, non halogen Wow - on it ! __________________ No job’s done ‘til it’s all done

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