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Hi Jack just speaking about
just speaking about this in the "LED for speedo" posting a few minutes ago
if any body will know it if a bulb exists it would be either Paul Goff : http://www.norbsa02.freeuk.com/
or the guys we have been discussing
http://www.dynamoregulatorconversions.com/
my bet is you are out of luck. that said, your sealed beam is no doubt designed to reflect efficiently with the built-in bulb and you may find you get the best possible illumination. so unlikely you would see much improvement from an illumination point of view
that said, my big issue was to reduce the wattage draw on the 6 volt system. That is where the LED headlight bulb is a huge bonus.
I am no expert but I think yoru solution is to buy a true Bosch headlight lens, reflector unit, spring clips, and plug assembly with the steel spring that holds it in place with the small wiring buss-bar. This won't be cheap !
Assuming your headlight bucket and ring is still stock then my guess is that this would drop in. Then you can either go back to the old stock incandescent bulbs or halogen bulbs or go LED which in my books is the winner by far.
I see the headlight reflectors and lenses on ebay every day and I'm sure Vech can supply too.
Regards
Grant MacNeill
Toronto
Thanks Grant. As you said, I
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This might be worth a try
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/upd- ... QIQAvD_BwE
You can buy a six-volt H4 LED for this kit and you should be set.
EDIT: For that matter, you should be able to use the H4 conversion kit from Vech and then source an H4 LED bulb for it:
62 12 8 050 027C6--$69.95--headlight halogen conversion assembly H4 6v with bulb fits 1951-1969 singles & twins
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Website: www.dynamoregulatorconversions.com
1966 BMW R50/2 6 volt electrical system lights
- Headlight Double Dipper Bulb Part: BA20d Bosch Negative earth - FC2A
- Parking light 4W LED Part: BA9s 1 LED - AA2A
- Rear tail/brake light 21/5w Red Diffused Part: 21/5W BAY15D - AA2A
- License plate bulb 5W 12 LED Part: BA15S - AD2B
- Hella Bar End Turn Signal Festoon Bulbs Part: 6v 42mm long - ED2D
- I bought an LED compatible Flasher Unit 6v Negative earth as well for turn signals
Are these the same for R51/3 with 6V charging system?
without turn signals.
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Your rear taillight uses 1 or 2 festoon bulbs
1st for tail and license plate, and 2nd for brake light if used
They are a little shorter than the bulb used in the blinker maybe 40mm
I am sure they would have them if you give them the size and wattage
Tail light and brake light are different wattage
Tommy
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If it only has a tailight then it uses a regular type style bulb
If it has a separate brake and tail light then they are using 2 festoon bulbs
My original parts book says brake light specs are 10 watts
I used the festoon bulb from my turn signal (which is about 18 watts) when my brake light burnt out
It is just a little longer than the old brake light bulb but bending the contacts just a little it fits ok and is much brighter than the original bulb so the led festoon bulb you listed for your blinker should fit and be much brighter for the brake light
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Website: www.dynamoregulatorconversions.com
1966 BMW R50/2 6 volt electrical system lights
- Headlight Double Dipper Bulb Part: BA20d Bosch Negative earth - FC2A
- Parking light 4W LED Part: BA9s 1 LED - AA2A
- Rear tail/brake light 21/5w Red Diffused Part: 21/5W BAY15D - AA2A
- License plate bulb 5W 12 LED Part: BA15S - AD2B
Went on the site to place an order and could only find the first LED in your list. Others were close, but not exactly your #'s. The last portion does not show as an available # in their drop downs.
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I agree, and that is just I
Thanks
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