[Roadsters] Headlights

[Pat Horne]

Be careful when upgrading 1970 Roadster headlights. As I understand it 
some of the headlights have a metal reflector, which may be connected to 
the common connection on the bulb. On the 1970 Roadsters this common 
connection is connected to the hot (12V) line when the headlight switch 
is on. This will cause a short. As I recall some folks have carefully 
insulated the reflector, but I wouldn't want to rely on this type of 
repair  to keep my headlights on when driving curvy roads at night! I'd 
go for a glass reflector, a metal reflector that is electrically 
isolated from all the bulb connections, or rewire the headlight circuit 
to alloe the common lead to be grounded. I think the metal reflector 
problem was on Hella lights. It may be that they aren't built that way 
any more, but it is worth a check.

Peace,
Pat

Thusly spake peter harrison:
> Hi list,
>
> One thing became apparent to me on this trip that the headlights are not up to
> night time driving on totally unlit roads.
>
> Any suggestions as to what to replace them with? I might later on add driving
> lights, but for now I want to replace the headlights.
>
> Thx
>
> Peter
> 1970 SPL Eliza (TOAD SAN)
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