GaryP65 Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 Anyone know this piece? Re-wiring my headlight and noticed I'm missing one on the passenger side. Can I just knock out the unit in the post and connect right to the bulb housing? Or does it affect the grounding? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinneyhill Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 RestorationStuff.com have single wire plugs that might do your job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryP65 Posted August 17, 2016 Author Share Posted August 17, 2016 So I think I have an issue. Since the dashboard lamp switch has 'DIM' and 'ON' postions, does this mean high vs low beam? If so, would that mean that I should have a double contact bulb (2 filaments) in my headlamps?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinneyhill Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 If you do, RestorationStuff.com have double contact plugs too. Does it have side lights and if so is there a separate switch position for them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryP65 Posted August 17, 2016 Author Share Posted August 17, 2016 No side lights or separate switch bit nevermore I found out the scoop. I asked the question before looking at the book. Single contact bulbs all around Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyAus Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 The headlights should have single filament bulbs. Rather than dipping they dim. The dash switch directs current through a resistance coil on its back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryP65 Posted August 17, 2016 Author Share Posted August 17, 2016 Ahhhh! Thank you. I didn't get on line when the were handing out electrical smarts. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cahartley Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 Lang's Model T parts has them also with single and double contacts. https://www.modeltford.com/item/6592X.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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