Bruce Sutherland
United Kingdom
1579 Posts |
Posted - 03/08/2007 : 23:05:48
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Hello Gary, The 1939 edition of the Lucas-CAV-Rotax Spares catalogue only lists the Lucas LD146 or LBD146 headlamp for the 1935-36 Vauxhall 12hp, 14hp and "Big Six" models. No MGs are listed with "146" headlights. Furthermore the headlamp component parts listings do not identify any differences between the "140" and "146" units.
Interestingly the "140" is listed as a replacement for the "146".
The main difference seems to be the type of bulb fixing in the reflector as the diameter (7 13/16") & fluting (5/8") of the domed lamp glasses are listed the same. It appears that only stationary reflectors were fitted, as there are no dipping types listed for the 146.
I suspect that the chrome headlamp housings could have been different, for example the 148s I have, have a deeper tear-drop (longitudinal axis) length.
Hope this helps.
Bruce. |
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