Adrian Barrell Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 Has anybody had any success finding a modern unit, either sealed beam or pre-focus that fits the old Butler or Lucas headlight and gives a dippable beam? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 Has anybody had any success finding a modern unit, either sealed beam or pre-focus that fits the old Butler or Lucas headlight and gives a dippable beam? Hi Adrian, I have used reflectors and glasses from repro Butler tractor headlamps, ie MF35, Fordson Dexta, etc, on a vehicle that was going to Germany, where a modern type of bulb was required. I seem to recollect it all fitted in the original shell and rim. It was about 14 years ago, but at least it gave a headlamp pattern that worked with the MoT beam tester. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Barrell Posted January 1, 2011 Author Share Posted January 1, 2011 Thanks Richard, I knew if anybody had solved it, it would be you! I've found a pre focus unit that is quoted as a 5" but I have yet to get one to see if it will fit, the Butler internal rim diameter being 4 7/8". Your suggestion may prove a better bet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 Thanks Richard, I knew if anybody had solved it, it would be you! I've found a pre focus unit that is quoted as a 5" but I have yet to get one to see if it will fit, the Butler internal rim diameter being 4 7/8". Your suggestion may prove a better bet. Adrian, There is a light difference in the rim aperture diameter on Butler and Lucas rims. I have never tried a sealed beam unit. The best about the tractor lamps were that they had flat glasses so apart from the fluting, did not look too out of place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerrykins Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 Adrian. I bought a pair of repro Fergi tractor headlamps from Ernest Doe in Fram, fortunately my existing Butler lamps were in good shape and only the reflectors were u/s. The new reflectors fitted perfectly and have the added benefit of decent wiring. I've just fitted the repaired exhaust manifold to the MCC C4, thank you, along with a water pump I rebuilt. I can drive round and show you the lights, once I receive and fit some new hoses, which are due here late this week. Tks again for the welding. Jerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Barrell Posted January 1, 2011 Author Share Posted January 1, 2011 (edited) Funnily enough, I've just seen their ebay page and saw their IHC repro lights! I'll pop in on tuesday and see if they fit. :thumbsup: Edited January 1, 2011 by Adrian Barrell Lost track of time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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