[Healeys] Bulbs

[Bob Spidell]

Looks like dual-polarity bulbs are now available (they weren't years ago 
when I bought mine). I was advised by seller to get the red ones

https://www.ledlight.com/1157-bulb-led-bay15d-base-12-volt-2-6-watt.aspx

On 10/16/2025 4:06 PM, Gil Rockwell wrote:
> No, you are fine, I also messed up with that reply, I meant to say 
> they won't work with positive ground vehicles, unless the manufacturer 
> makes one for that specific condition.  My aged brain wasn't in gear!
>
> Gil
> 61 BT 7
>
> On Thu, Oct 16, 2025, 6:51 PM Michael Oritt <michael.oritt at gmail.com> 
> wrote:
>
>     I certainly showed my ignorance there--thank you for the correction.
>
>     Best--Michael Oritt
>
>     On Thu, Oct 16, 2025 at 4:50 PM Gil Rockwell
>     <gilrockwell at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>         While it may work fine, and it doesn’t matter if the battery
>         charging device is a generator or alternator, LED bulbs do
>         care about polarity, so if you have a negative ground Healey,
>         check with the bulb manufacturer to see if the bulb you
>         need/want is available for negative ground polarity.
>
>         Gil
>
>         *From:*Healeys <healeys-bounces at autox.team.net> *On Behalf Of
>         *Michael Oritt
>         *Sent:* Thursday, October 16, 2025 4:29 PM
>         *To:* fsufan1952 at yahoo.com
>         *Cc:* list <healeys at autox.team.net>
>         *Subject:* Re: [Healeys] Bulbs
>
>         Yes it will work just fine--bulbs do not care about
>         polarity or source of power.
>
>         Best--Michael Oritt
>
>         On Thu, Oct 16, 2025 at 3:30 PM Don via Healeys
>         <healeys at autox.team.net> wrote:
>
>             On my 67 BJ8 . My red rear brake light/running light is a
>             #1157
>             They sell a LED bulb as a replacement. A lot more
>             expensive but will it work on my alternator converted car
>             ? I assume a lot brighter.
>                     Don
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