At 01:15 PM 11/28/04 -0800, James Schulte wrote:
>In my 69C roadster:
>I cleaned all contacts including blue wire under grill. I have high beam
>on both and high beam when I flash. Just no low beam on right hand
>light. I assume I need a new lamp. I'm planning on replacing both.
>1. Is my assumption right or should I check something else?
Remove the bulb. Check voltage in the harness connector. If you have
power the bulb is bad. If no power start tracing back to prior connectors
in the harness to see where you lost the connection.
>2. What brand and wattage should I get? I have Lucas lamps currently and am
>satisfied with low/high output.
>Is 35/55 standard? Or should I upgrade to 35/60 if there is such an animal?
>3. I'm going to Pep Boys and National Auto to see who has what I need. Any
>suggestions?
From any auto parts store or discount department store, get the drop in
replacement 7" halogen headlight bulbs. They will most likely be Sylvania
or General Electric brand. Get model 6014 (replaces 6012). Be sure it
says Halogen on the box. These will be 60/50 bulbs, 60 watts on high beam
and 50 watts on low beam. Probably under $10 each, and decent headlights
if you don't have a small fortune to spend.
Barney Gaylord
1958 MGA with an attitude
http://MGAguru.com
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