22-11-2021, 11:06 PM
(This post was last modified: 23-11-2021, 11:02 AM by Tony Griffiths.)
(22-11-2021, 07:39 PM)Peter Naulls Wrote: How do you find them Tony? and assuming you like them, where did you get them?
I've heard so many mixed reports over the years that I haven't bothered but they seem to e getting cheap enough now to be worth a try anyway.
The Ruby headlamps have the original glasses - but reflectors that take an American type APF bulb in an ex-Honda motorcycle reflector from the Seven Workshop - though these appear not to be currently available.
The LED bulbs come from: http://www.dynamoregulatorconversions.com/online-shop-for-led-bulbs-and-light-boards-etc.ph and are coded "P15d-30APF (Not Austin Seven) FD2A"
I'm not sure what the company means by "Not Austin Seven with repro reflectors" as they work with mine - a clip from their website is below.
With normal bulbs in, dipped and main beam are separate, but the LED bulbs are connected so that dipped and main on together in the latter setting - the road then being well lit for Ruby speeds. As the lights are so bright - and the beam pattern nowhere near as tightly defined as on modern cars - care needs to be taken to angle the lamps correctly; to the left as well as down on dip.
It's important to ensure the reflectors are positioned correctly within the rims; don't just snap them in. An alignment dimple in the bulb holder sits in a cut-out in the reflector and, on dip, the lit bulb must shine vertically upwards. It is possible to clip the bulb holder in place while ignoring the dimple/cut-out position (the whole assembly is made of very flexible material) but best to get it right.
With all lights on including instrument LEDs ( the rear lights and front sidelights are standard), I still have a 2 to 3 amp charge.
I hope this helps.