Badwolf Posted March 14, 2021 Report Share Posted March 14, 2021 I have come across 4 old sealed beam units. Are they worth keeping or are they only fit for the bin. No idea if they work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anglefire Posted March 14, 2021 Report Share Posted March 14, 2021 8 minutes ago, Colin Lindsay said: Most owners do it as they think it will help them see further in the dark. I can understand replacing the old sealed beams with halogens, but always thought LEDs were too great a leap for me, other than brake lights and reversing lights. I've got a lovely set of stainless Lumax spots which I fitted to the 948 for a time and will maybe go on the 1200 convertible to aid the headlamps. I find it easier to have them wired as a completely separate loom from the main loom and controlled by an illuminated switch, rather than putting the extra strain on the main loom. Too lazy to fit relays and run from the full beam switch! Many years ago as a student, I had a 1967 VW Beetle - 6V - so fitted a 12V battery on the other side of the rear seat and ran a "modern" radio off it and a single spotlight - that was switched by my passenger mate - totally independent of any other lights - To be fair it worked better than the two standard ones by a mile 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted March 14, 2021 Report Share Posted March 14, 2021 9 minutes ago, Badwolf said: I have come across 4 old sealed beam units. Are they worth keeping or are they only fit for the bin. No idea if they work. Don't bin them (must be some way of testing them?) Are those still manufactured by anybody today? Purists will always want them, especially for show cars, but I don't know if you can still buy new originals. Halogen conversions everywhere, modern beam patterns, second-hand or odd-stock sealed originals, but after a quick search just now I don't see anyone selling brand new original Lucas 700s off the shelf. There has to be someone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted March 14, 2021 Report Share Posted March 14, 2021 Ok, will test them later and post results. Just found them in the spares box when looking for any clutch master cyl seals. Though I'd make the space if they were of no use. Now I have to keep them for the next show, whenever that is... or... I could post them out to you!! Standard rates apply. Carriage only otherwise FOC or you could collect them next time you come over the water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougbgt6 Posted March 14, 2021 Report Share Posted March 14, 2021 BW, You don't want to be posting to NI!!!! £££ There are many on Ebay say they're sealed beam, but closer inspection reveals the unit is sealed, but the bulb plugs in the back. Sounds like you have the same as mine, the bulb don't come out. My lenses are not as domed as the original so not something for a concours car. Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted March 14, 2021 Report Share Posted March 14, 2021 2 minutes ago, dougbgt6 said: BW, You don't want to be posting to NI!!!! £££ If you do, sink them in potting compost to protect them... we can't get it over here any more, no-one's allowed to post it to us and with all the Garden Centres closed, we can't buy any locally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted March 14, 2021 Report Share Posted March 14, 2021 The units that I have are one pair that were originally on the car and one pair that came with the fibreglass bonnet that it is currently wearing. Still no idea if they work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted March 14, 2021 Report Share Posted March 14, 2021 2 minutes ago, dougbgt6 said: BW, You don't want to be posting to NI!!!! £££ There are many on Ebay say they're sealed beam, but closer inspection reveals the unit is sealed, but the bulb plugs in the back. Sounds like you have the same as mine, the bulb don't come out. My lenses are not as domed as the original so not something for a concours car. Doug Hah, I am sending a starter (not triumph) to NI. Sold it on fleabay. Anyway, 5kg, hermes day is £6. Royal Mail 2nd class is a little more, not much, first is £25 or so. But Hermes links tracking to the sale, so I am covered. Most courier services evaporated with eth NI postcode, the hermes was the ONLY non RM choice. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted March 14, 2021 Report Share Posted March 14, 2021 Arr compost, obviously the latest idea in recycleable packaging Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpitFire6 Posted March 14, 2021 Report Share Posted March 14, 2021 This is sealed beam: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogerH Posted March 14, 2021 Report Share Posted March 14, 2021 Will the TSSC be in contact with the FBHVC to fight our case. Not all LED's are useless and many work very well in the H4 lens unit. Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted March 14, 2021 Report Share Posted March 14, 2021 10 minutes ago, RogerH said: Will the TSSC be in contact with the FBHVC to fight our case. Roger if you feel there's a case to represent and you can give any facts about those that work correctly then for any club take you need to write to the club chairman as it may not get picked up from here emails in the courier Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogerH Posted March 16, 2021 Report Share Posted March 16, 2021 Hi Folks, this has just been posted on the TRR forum Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteH Posted March 16, 2021 Report Share Posted March 16, 2021 Do you read this as saying effectivley Vehicles used before 1st April 1986 are not to be failed, even with LED lights? Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted March 16, 2021 Report Share Posted March 16, 2021 Now: the interesting point I've noticed is: "Vehicles first used before 1st April 1986 will not be affected by these changes". Does that mean it's because they would not have had LED lights fitted as standard, and the Gov is taking this to mean that none of them do now? I would have thought that any car fitted with LEDs in a Halogen or filament unit has the potential to dazzle oncoming traffic, so then the age of the car doesn't matter - you can be as easily blinded by a 60 year old car with an incorrect beam pattern as a thirty year old. If they're worried about aftermarket components which don't meet the current standards, what about the same aftermarket components fitted to pre-1986 cars? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteH Posted March 16, 2021 Report Share Posted March 16, 2021 5 minutes ago, Colin Lindsay said: Now: the interesting point I've noticed is: "Vehicles first used before 1st April 1986 will not be affected by these changes". Does that mean it's because they would not have had LED lights fitted as standard, and the Gov is taking this to mean that none of them do now? I would have thought that any car fitted with LEDs in a Halogen or filament unit has the potential to dazzle oncoming traffic, so then the age of the car doesn't matter - you can be as easily blinded by a 60 year old car with an incorrect beam pattern as a thirty year old. If they're worried about aftermarket components which don't meet the current standards, what about the same aftermarket components fitted to pre-1986 cars? I take your point, But then even a badly adjusted NON LED lamp can/should fail anyway especially if the spread will cause a dazzle hazard.? So, the mist is clearing, but still not a full clear view?. I supose, what it does do, is Head/Driving lamps aside. It should allow that the "riding" lights and or Brake lights wether LED or not are unaffected, and where most owners tend to fit them anyway?. Maybe, if demand is there, some organisation will/could bring forward an approved LED "set"?. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTV8 Posted March 16, 2021 Report Share Posted March 16, 2021 The letter states that a further change to the testing manual will be issued shortly confirming the ‘no issue for pre April 86 vehicles’ (not withstanding the need to comply with the beam alignment test so that no one is inadvertently dazzling oncoming road users) Once the update is with testing stations there should be no problem on the LED/halogen question for any of our Triumph motor cars. ..... Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted March 16, 2021 Report Share Posted March 16, 2021 1 hour ago, PeteH said: I take your point, But then even a badly adjusted NON LED lamp can/should fail anyway especially if the spread will cause a dazzle hazard.? So, the mist is clearing, but still not a full clear view?. No pun intended! It's true that any car can dazzle; my 948 Coupe had a great feature where due to a PO's incorrect wiring, dip had one high beam and one low, and when you went to full beam, it was the other way round... made for interesting driving until I worked it out. I just think it's strange that the issue has been raised, seems important enough to warrant all sorts of official releases, but then - if your car's pre 1986 don't worry about it! (I won't, anyway - I don't have them!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrapman Posted March 16, 2021 Report Share Posted March 16, 2021 1 hour ago, PeteH said: Do you read this as saying effectivley Vehicles used before 1st April 1986 are not to be failed, even with LED lights? Pete I read it that everybody has been worrying unnecessarily for the past few weeks. If it had been correct then it would have meant changing the C&U regs of which the vehicle lighting regs are part, and you can't do that in the way it was being proposed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris A Posted March 16, 2021 Report Share Posted March 16, 2021 I find it odd to exclude pre 1968s. A bad combination of led/bulb and lens is bad whatever the age of car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteH Posted March 17, 2021 Report Share Posted March 17, 2021 On 14/03/2021 at 13:24, Colin Lindsay said: If you do, sink them in potting compost to protect them... we can't get it over here any more, no-one's allowed to post it to us and with all the Garden Centres closed, we can't buy any locally. Is the good old fashioned "Irish Peat" no good then?. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougbgt6 Posted March 17, 2021 Report Share Posted March 17, 2021 Not a gardener then Pete? I think using peat would be illegal these days? The stuff the garden centres are selling as a substitute is rubbish! Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted March 17, 2021 Report Share Posted March 17, 2021 I make my own... Or rather the four-legged eating machine does; huge quantities. Things are so desperate over here now with gardeners that a man has offered to take it all away, and wants as much as the horse can churn out. Brilliant! Saves me a lot of shovelling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamB Posted March 17, 2021 Report Share Posted March 17, 2021 My understanding was that modern vehicles had to use approved, E Marked, components including light bulbs. Older vehicles (pre 1986?) could have non E Marked components fitted as they were manufactured before the E Marked regulations were in place. However, older vehicles must still meet the MOT headlight beam cut off requirements, I know as my car Spitfire failed after I adjusted the fit of the bonnet. In theory, I can see no problem with fitting good quality LED headlight bulbs as long as the beam pattern is still acceptable and does not cause dazzle. As previously stated, incorrectly adjusted bulbs of any description can cause dazzle. To continue with the drift, modern peat free compost is usually rubbish and very variable as they use anything that is available at the time. Fortunately it is only half a mile to a local stable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted March 17, 2021 Report Share Posted March 17, 2021 31 minutes ago, GrahamB said: To continue with the drift, modern peat free compost is usually rubbish and very variable as they use anything that is available at the time. Fortunately it is only half a mile to a local stable. Got some recommended B&Q stuff year before last. Rubbish - more plastic and bits of gravel than anything. I ended up sieving the lot, never again. The Azda stuff that they had last year wasn't too bad. I also have a friend when a norse (refer to other threads for 'Arold drift) who has offered the 'leftovers' but no chance due to lock-down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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