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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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08-19-2021, 09:54 AM | #3 |
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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. |
08-19-2021, 09:59 AM | #4 |
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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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08-19-2021, 10:04 AM | #5 |
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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?
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 | #8 |
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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 | #9 |
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How do yo measure a Sealed Beam Headlight Bulb?
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08-19-2021, 03:42 PM | #10 |
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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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08-20-2021, 10:40 AM | #11 |
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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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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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08-20-2021, 07:44 PM | #14 |
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out in farm country they do especially at farm supply stores. many 6v tractors running around still.
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08-21-2021, 11:20 AM | #15 |
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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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