[Healeys] LEDs for reflector conversion

[Healey Bruce]

I talked with David Nock about this.  According to David, if you have a
generator, due to the properties of the LED, the LED may remain illuminated
until you hit about 2,500 or so RPM.  I haven't tested this yet, but I can
tell you the ignition light is really bright now when I turn on the key!

Bruce
Brea, CA
1960 BN7

-----Original Message-----
From: Bob Spidell [mailto:bspidell at comcast.net] 
Sent: Monday, September 01, 2014 9:43 AM
To: Healey Bruce; 'Healey List'
Subject: Re: [Healeys] LEDs for reflector conversion

Big article on lighting in a recent Austin Healey magazine (it mentioned
Superbright and another supplier).

The article mentions that you shouldn't use an LED in the battery/charge
indicator (in the tach).  Anyone know why?  I'm using one with no (apparent)
problems.

Bob


On 9/1/2014 7:59 AM, Healey Bruce wrote:
> After the MR11 halogen bulbs began to melt my reflector lens, I set 
> about to replace them with LEDs.  After much searching I found units 
> from SuperbrightLEDs.com that will work with the polarized bayonet 
> sockets from the original conversion.
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> If anyone who has done the conversion using the MR11 halogens is 
> interested in switching to LEDs, they are 1142-x19 single intensity 
> dual contact 19 LED, part 1142-R19-WV red, 100 degree bulbs @ $6.99 
> each.  The profile of the LED bulb is different from that of the 
> halogen-more bell shaped than conical-and the diameter is smaller, so 
> they are not as neat a fit in the reflectors and the hole in the 
> rubber will probably be too big.  You can either get new rubber 
> backings and cut new holes, or secure the LEDs using something like 3M 
> strip caulk, which is what I did.  BTW, the article on LED lighting in 
> the July-August Austin Healey Magazine was very helpful in understanding
why red LEDs are needed.
>
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>
> While I was at it, I also converted my instrument lights to LEDs.  
> British Car Specialists sells LED bulbs with screw-in bases that are a 
> direct replacement so you don't need to wire in new sockets.
>
>   
>
> Bruce
>
> Brea, CA
>
> 1960 BN7
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