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BigHealey
Joined: 19 May 2008 Posts: 76
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Posted: Sun Oct 18, 2009 11:58 pm Post subject: Road Legal Lighting |
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Hi Folks,
On our 1939 Morris 8 Series E we have the solenoid dip headlight setup so the O/S lamp goes out - question is, is this legal and would it pass an MOT? If not would a pair of solenoid dipping lamps pass?
And on to the rear lights, avoiding lamps on the rear wings, would a pair of Lucas ST51 lamps, one either side of the number plate suffice, or are lamps required further outboard?
I have though about magnetic rear lights that could be removed and unplugged, has anyone done anything similar? TIA, Dave |
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Phil - Nottingham
Joined: 01 Jan 2008 Posts: 1252 Location: Nottingham
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Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2009 12:04 am Post subject: |
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No it is not legal since about 1950 you must have 2 dipped headlights. Best to convert both to double filaments. You can get the double contact bulholders and round headlamp bulbs quite cheaply
However many MOT inspectors do not this and will pass the car anyway.
My 1939 Rover 16 never had double dips till 1997 but had passed its MOT's I ahve converted now as it is dangerous with one headlight or in teh Rover 16 case a single n/s pass lamp
There is more on this in SEARCH I think _________________ Rover P2
Rover P4
Rover P5 & P5B
Land Rover S2 & S3
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Penman
Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 4765 Location: Swindon, Wilts.
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Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2009 11:53 am Post subject: |
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Hi
Not applicable to your car because of age, but Switch and Dip is still permissible on a pre 1931 vehicle. _________________ Bristols should always come in pairs.
Any 2 from:-
Straight 6
V8 V10 |
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peter scott
Joined: 18 Dec 2007 Posts: 7126 Location: Edinburgh
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Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2009 12:11 pm Post subject: |
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You may find it difficult to achieve good focus on both main and dip if you use double filament bulbs. It might be better to fit solenoids in both lamps.
It has more techinal charm than double filaments too.
Peter _________________ http://www.nostalgiatech.co.uk
1939 SS Jaguar 2 1/2 litre saloon |
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47p2
Joined: 24 Nov 2007 Posts: 2009 Location: Glasgow
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Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2009 1:47 pm Post subject: |
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I think from a saftey point you would be better with two dipped and main beams.
The rear lamps should be fine, my P2 has that setup _________________ ROVER
One of Britain's Fine Cars |
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Kelsham
Joined: 18 Jan 2009 Posts: 349 Location: Llandrindod Wells Powys
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Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2009 5:00 pm Post subject: |
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Hi I recently took a 1938 BSA scout for a test. It had been off the road for forty years. I wired it so the nearside head light remained on dip all the time and only the offside changed. It passed .
regards Kels. |
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Phil - Nottingham
Joined: 01 Jan 2008 Posts: 1252 Location: Nottingham
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Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2009 6:06 pm Post subject: |
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Probably becuase he did not noitce the difference! Its barely perceptible on mine there are 2 filaments! _________________ Rover P2
Rover P4
Rover P5 & P5B
Land Rover S2 & S3
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WLC4EVA Guest
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Posted: Tue Jul 20, 2010 8:14 pm Post subject: |
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You asked 'And on to the rear lights, avoiding lamps on the rear wings, would a pair of Lucas ST51 lamps, one either side of the number plate suffice, or are lamps required further outboard? '
I couldn't see an answer, here's the only one I can find.
'Lamps required by regulations to be fitted to a vehicle to indicate its presence and width when viewed from the rear. They must show a steady red light to the rear, visible from a reasonable distance. '
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Note: The precise position of obligatory side and rear lamps is not part of the inspection, but check visually that the lamps are at about
i. the same height, and
the same distance from the side of the vehicle
http://www.ukmot.com/1-1.asp#Text_top
Kind Regards, WLC |
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ukdave2002
Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 4124 Location: South Cheshire
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Posted: Sat Jul 24, 2010 7:17 am Post subject: |
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Somewhere on the forum is a thread I posted some years ago asking exactly the same question about my 1939 Morris 8 series E. I took it up with VOSA to see what their position was regarding "original spec equipment" versus the current lighting law.
They were quite clear that the cut off was as 47 p2 stated pre 1931, so I am adding a second dipping reflector.
When my Morris was on the road it had the later Lucas headlamp mods, so was not a problem, (I am reverting to the original lamps in the restoration) it did retain the single rear D lamp mounted on the number plate and this was never questioned at MOT time.
Dave |
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Nic Jarman
Joined: 05 Oct 2008 Posts: 1031 Location: Stoke by Clare, Suffolk
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Posted: Sat Jul 24, 2010 10:02 am Post subject: |
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Dave, how is your series E coming along? _________________ 1936 Morris 8 Series 1
1973 MGB roadster
1977 MG Midget 1500
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ukdave2002
Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 4124 Location: South Cheshire
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Posted: Sun Jul 25, 2010 8:52 am Post subject: |
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Hi Nic
At about a 1/10th of the speed I had hoped for!!!
I will update the thread on it !
Dave |
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ukdave2002
Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 4124 Location: South Cheshire
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Posted: Sun Jul 25, 2010 8:52 am Post subject: |
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Hi Nic
At about a 1/10th of the speed I had hoped for!!!
I will update the thread on it !
Dave |
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captain bobo
Joined: 02 Feb 2012 Posts: 43 Location: South West Cambs
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Posted: Sun Feb 05, 2012 6:09 pm Post subject: |
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Hi, new to the forum and reading posts of interest (such as this one).
A previous owner of my 1937 Daimler 15 Mulliner Sports Saloon made a small (but effective) change to the lighting. It had 2 lamps, one with a dipping solenoid. A "passing lamp" was also selected when the driver activated the main beam.
He added a second matching passing lamp & rewired the system so as to have 2 pairs of headlamps. One pair act as dipped beam lights. When main beam is selected, the other pair light up and the dipped pair extinguish.
It temporarily confuses the MOT testers, but gives reasonably effective lighting for an old car!
Best wishes, Dave B _________________ 1937 Daimler 15 Mulliner Sports Saloon & 1969 Daimler V8 250 Saloon |
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NONORT
Joined: 26 Apr 2012 Posts: 55 Location: Southampton
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Posted: Sat May 26, 2012 4:38 pm Post subject: |
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Don't know if this legal or not but the bullnose morris I work on has a single red light to the rear and a window which lights up the number plate. This is how the car left cowley in 1924. On the wings are reflectors which would show red to approaching cars the width of the car. I don't know if this is an after market fitting or not. Plus we hook a couple of bicycle led lights set for constant light to the hood for peace of mind. A dirt cheap fix at four quid each available in many super markets. |
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ukdave2002
Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 4124 Location: South Cheshire
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Posted: Sat May 26, 2012 5:44 pm Post subject: |
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NONORT wrote: | Don't know if this legal or not but the bullnose morris I work on has a single red light to the rear and a window which lights up the number plate. This is how the car left cowley in 1924. On the wings are reflectors which would show red to approaching cars the width of the car. I don't know if this is an after market fitting or not. Plus we hook a couple of bicycle led lights set for constant light to the hood for peace of mind. A dirt cheap fix at four quid each available in many super markets. |
As the vehicle is pre 1931, one rear light is legal.
Dave |
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