I run LEDs in my 64 negative ground. I used ones from "LEDtronics"; fit
and work fine. Only issue is the
flasher. Have to use a digital flasher or add a load resistor to allow
the original flasher (thermal design) to work.
Dash lights can be done as well, but requires a little more rework.
John
66 & 64 BJ8s
On 4/16/2010 7:18 PM, Mr. Bill wrote:
> Bob, Ira& List,
>
> LED's MUST have negative ground or you will immediately let the smoke
> out! I sacrificed a bulb to prove it. Although, just before the smoke,
> you will get a very nice, bright flash.
>
> IMHO those bulbs WILL NOT fit the Lucas sockets. I have not found ANY
> LED's on the Internet that are a direct replacement for 1157's in our
> sockets. I buy the closest I can find and then do two additional
> machinings. (They are not the ones you have found.) I guarantee mine
> to fit and work in a negative ground Healey or return them for a full
> refund.
>
> Before you ask, mine are more expensive at $25 a piece. But that isn't
> very expensive when you figure the additional safety and that you'll
> never have to replace them again and mess with those terrible lens and
> ring installations. I also have the white or amber for the front
> running lights and the small instrument panel lights so you can actually
> see your instruments at night.
>
> I will have a supply and demonstration at California Healey Week in
> Temecula, CA and Rendezvous in Eugene, OR. Or you can contact me off list.
>
> Red Car Enterprises
> Bill Barnett
> '53 Red Car
>
> On 4/16/2010 12:13 PM, Bob Spidell wrote:
>
>> I don't consider myself a purist. My BJ8 has a Pertronix ignition, an
>electronic SU fuel pump, a spin-on oil filter, K&N air filters and a 3.54
>diff. I just never saw the need to convert to negative ground.
>>
>> bs
>>
>> --------------------------------
>> Bob Spidell - San Jose, CA
>>
>>
>>
>> correct. My car is neg ground. I forget about the purists out there.....
>> I
>>
>>
>> On Fri, Apr 16, 2010 at 9:28 AM, Bob Spidell< bspidell@comcast.net>
>wrote:
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> One minor nit: I couldn't find the spec, but unless these aren't polarity
>sensitive--most LED lights are--they aren't '100% compatible' with a standard
>incandescent 1157 (they won't work on a positive-ground car).
>>
>> bs
>>
>> --------------------------------
>> Bob Spidell - San Jose, CA
>>
>>
>>
>> * http://tinyurl.com/y59s9cf
>>
>>
>>
>> Found, what looks like a good deal on 1157 LED tail lights. $9.49 and free
>> shipping
>> I checked the archives, but could not find the type # for the dash bulbs.
>> Lots of chatter on using Holegen lights, but no type 3 mentioned. Thought I
>> would look into LEDs as they run fairly cool.
>> Cheers,
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