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Cape Codder · 12-07-2016, 09:12 PM

Having read and not wanting to jump into the thread "Hydro dipping headlight reflectors?" I have a question about the bulbs of the head lights.

I presently have the reflectors sold by Brattons that a lot of people have raved about. QUESTION? When installing the bulbs does the bigger/longer filament go to the top or bottom?

Tom Wesenberg · 12-07-2016, 09:42 PM

The upper is the dim, as it directs the light more downward. Dim should be a finer filament and a bit longer.

Cape Codder · 12-07-2016, 09:45 PM

Strangely enough I would have thought just the opposite.
The LARGE filament on the top and being the HIGH beam.

Thanks for the info Tom and I will change my tomorrow.

C26Pinelake · 12-07-2016, 10:52 PM

can we have another opinion? It has previously been stated different. Wayne

SeaSlugs · 12-08-2016, 12:04 AM

Yup Tom is right, think of the filament on one end of a teeter totter and the lens on the other with an invisible pivot point in between - filament moves down light goes up, filament goes up light goes down.

KGBnut · 12-08-2016, 01:04 PM

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It can be a pain to remember. I have gotten in the habit of labeling my bulbs (and all my many spares) with TOP written in Sharpie on the base. Otherwise, whenever I take them apart I end up spending time trying to remember which way they go back in.

Ken

Tom Wesenberg · 12-08-2016, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KGBnut

It can be a pain to remember. I have gotten in the habit of labeling my bulbs (and all my many spares) with TOP written in Sharpie on the base. Otherwise, whenever I take them apart I end up spending time trying to remember which way they go back in.

Ken

I have at least a couple old bulbs that have the TOP marked base from the factory.

Special Coupe Frank · 12-08-2016, 09:10 PM

The original 1110 bulbs 32-32 CP bulbs have two identical filaments (both are pointed), one is mounted slightly off-center (Low Beam). The off-center filament should be towards the top of the reflector when locked in place. As mentioned, these bulbs have the word "TOP" rubber-stamped on the lamp shell.

If you're using the modern 50-32 CP bulb, the thin flat filament goes on top, and heavier, pointed filament should be on bottom, at center of reflector.

I went back to using the 1110 32-32 CP bulbs, as they seem to last longer.

Mike V. Florida · 12-08-2016, 11:40 PM

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Motorhead327 · 12-09-2016, 07:33 PM

I have avoided the bulb filament question by replacing my headlamps with acetylene headlights from a 1909 Brush.

12-07-2016, 09:12 PM	#1
Cape Codder Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,261	Headlight Bulbs Having read and not wanting to jump into the thread "Hydro dipping headlight reflectors?" I have a question about the bulbs of the head lights. I presently have the reflectors sold by Brattons that a lot of people have raved about. QUESTION? When installing the bulbs does the bigger/longer filament go to the top or bottom?

12-07-2016, 09:42 PM	#2
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Headlight Bulbs The upper is the dim, as it directs the light more downward. Dim should be a finer filament and a bit longer.

12-07-2016, 09:45 PM	#3
Cape Codder Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,261	Re: Headlight Bulbs Strangely enough I would have thought just the opposite. The LARGE filament on the top and being the HIGH beam. Thanks for the info Tom and I will change my tomorrow.

12-07-2016, 10:52 PM	#4
C26Pinelake BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Michigan / Ontario border, Sarnia, Ontario. 50 miles from Detroit and 150 from Toronto. Posts: 5,800	Re: Headlight Bulbs can we have another opinion? It has previously been stated different. Wayne

12-08-2016, 12:04 AM	#5
SeaSlugs Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Central, IL Posts: 3,968	Re: Headlight Bulbs Yup Tom is right, think of the filament on one end of a teeter totter and the lens on the other with an invisible pivot point in between - filament moves down light goes up, filament goes up light goes down. __________________ 1929 Model AA - Need long splash aprons!

12-08-2016, 01:04 PM	#6
KGBnut Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Southwestern Connecticut Posts: 931	Re: Headlight Bulbs Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) It can be a pain to remember. I have gotten in the habit of labeling my bulbs (and all my many spares) with TOP written in Sharpie on the base. Otherwise, whenever I take them apart I end up spending time trying to remember which way they go back in. Ken __________________ Style beats speed any day, and with a lot fewer tickets.

12-08-2016, 09:10 PM	#8
Special Coupe Frank Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Northeast Penna Posts: 2,108	Re: Headlight Bulbs The original 1110 bulbs 32-32 CP bulbs have two identical filaments (both are pointed), one is mounted slightly off-center (Low Beam). The off-center filament should be towards the top of the reflector when locked in place. As mentioned, these bulbs have the word "TOP" rubber-stamped on the lamp shell. If you're using the modern 50-32 CP bulb, the thin flat filament goes on top, and heavier, pointed filament should be on bottom, at center of reflector. I went back to using the 1110 32-32 CP bulbs, as they seem to last longer.

12-09-2016, 07:33 PM	#10
Motorhead327 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Nipomo, CA Posts: 14	Re: Headlight Bulbs I have avoided the bulb filament question by replacing my headlamps with acetylene headlights from a 1909 Brush.