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31deluxe · 07-10-2024, 02:22 PM

I have 2 what I believe to be original headlight sockets.

Pictures shows a repro on the left and 2 different length sockets.

All are single bulb 2 filament.

any thoughts?

Jim/GA · 07-10-2024, 03:44 PM

The 2 on the left are for 1930-31 headlights.

The 1 on the right is for the 1928-29 headlights.

lrf · 07-10-2024, 04:02 PM

Also be careful when screwing in the focus adjusting screw. Turn it in too far and you'll ground out the socket on the headlight shell by touching the two socket wires. Be aware that many repo sockets are the wrong diameter, fitting loose in the headlight shell. My own experiences!

31deluxe · 07-10-2024, 04:11 PM

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Thanks for your quick replies.

07-10-2024, 03:44 PM	#2
Jim/GA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Young Harris, GA Posts: 2,093	Re: Headlight socket length The 2 on the left are for 1930-31 headlights. The 1 on the right is for the 1928-29 headlights. __________________ Jim Cannon Former MAFCA Technical Director "Have a Model A day!"

07-10-2024, 04:02 PM	#3
lrf Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: long beach ca Posts: 230	Re: Headlight socket length Also be careful when screwing in the focus adjusting screw. Turn it in too far and you'll ground out the socket on the headlight shell by touching the two socket wires. Be aware that many repo sockets are the wrong diameter, fitting loose in the headlight shell. My own experiences!

07-10-2024, 04:11 PM	#4
31deluxe Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Hudson Valley NY Posts: 30	Re: Headlight socket length Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thanks for your quick replies.