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 Topic: 64 Classic 4 inch headlampsPosted: Mar/18/2019 at 2:15pm |
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Okay,
Moby the Rambler is ready for his new headlamps as part of the reburb I am trying to complete. I am replacing all the old headlamps with halogen Phillips lamps 5006C1. The problem is that the male tangs on the headlamps are too long for the Rambler sockets and there is a little nub on each male tang to keep you from inserting the lamp tangs deeper into the socket anyway. This leaves about 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch of exposed tags outside the socket which I am not comfortable with. I can't find any installation information on the internet about these lamps. Has anyone else experienced this? Are these indeed correct lamps for the Rambler? Joe
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Posted: Mar/18/2019 at 8:52pm |
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Hey Guys,
Never mind. I reconsidered the issue and decided to use the halogen lamps as is. The exposed portion of the tangs/prongs will be shielded by the headlamp retainer. I suppose in a heavy rain or with deep puddles there is the potential for short circuiting but the breaker in the headlamp switch should deal with that. Joe
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Posted: Mar/18/2019 at 9:10pm |
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Joe I was just getting ready to share that the ring covers. I have added relays and fuse to the circuit for mine. My concern was the extra current draw on the switch
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Posted: Mar/19/2019 at 10:53am |
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I am considering a set of relays too. Thanks.
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Posted: Mar/21/2019 at 6:16am |
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If the exposed areas concern you just cover with a short length of heat-shrink tubing. Electrical tape will work, but would likely come off over time.
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Posted: Mar/21/2019 at 11:13am |
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Are you still running the original alternator and is it a Motorola? That must have been the first year for them.
I had to put relays in my truck because the wires are so thin and wanted to get the headlights closer to the source. The Rambler wiring is definitely heavier. |
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Yep, it has the 33 amp (I think) Motorola and I donated my old one to a car club member and got a rebuilt one from an online seller (Sorry BillD.) I was impressed because the rebuilder included a performance graph from from the proof test after the rebuild. It puts out more than the rated power, but not by much.
Joe
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