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07-28-2010, 05:51 AM | #1 |
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"39 & otheryears, dim lights
Bud's '39 has had dim headlights and he has been badgering me to correct the problem. Finally got to it. Turns out, there was only a little over 4 volts delivered to the bulb socket when the lights were on, either hi or low. There was a major voltage drop in the harness. Turns out that under that tin shield on the firewall, where the dash & headlight harness connect, the connection was warm to the touch. That is where the voltage drop was occuring.
Instead of replacing the old style connector & sleeve, I replaced it with the yellow (10/12 guage) modern crimp connectors. I also made sure by soldering the wires, as well as crimping. I can tell you that from now on, when installing a new harness, I will use a modern spade type terminal. Would hope that I could get Tyree to incorporate this change in the next harness I order. Bud's still not excited over the improved lights. |
07-28-2010, 06:56 AM | #2 |
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Re: "39 & otheryears, dim lights
Another major problem with early lights is the ground because of all the fenders, braces and frame mounts that the ground has to go thru. I solder a connection directly to the headlight reflecter and sneak a ground wire from it thru the conduit to the frame and attach after cleaning a good bare spot on the frame. Makes a world of difference.
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07-28-2010, 06:09 PM | #3 |
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