T3 Headlight Bulb Question

[Ronald L.]

Re: T3 Headlight Bulb Question

I know I posted this a few years back...
DOT marking must be on any light sold in the USA, no way around it. NHTSA FMVSS 208. And stamping DOT on the back doesn't count. It has to be on the front glass or plastic lens.

The off road only got around that for a bit.

Someone might have ratted out the supplier.

Or the supplier was challenged on the 'Off Road Use Only' in that its fairly clear 99% of the use is On road. Even though the cars in question don't see a lot of night use, much less even leaving their trailers.

There are people that have originals, the key before powering them up is to re seal the contacts in the event on the shelf the seal was compromised.

[Steve E.]

Re: T3 Headlight Bulb Question

Reseal the contacts, please elaborate.

[Paul A.]

[Bill M.]

[Ronald L.]

Re: T3 Headlight Bulb Question

Silicone will likely ruin the light bulb.
It will not retain, especially in wet environments.

IIRC (search this forum from perhaps ten years back) it is an epoxy

[Ronald L.]

Re: T3 Headlight Bulb Question

Bill,
I agree the repros have better light output, for any age, but if you want to meet the judging aspect, real Guide bulbs are needed.

[Harry S.]

Re: T3 Headlight Bulb Question

Silicone will likely ruin the light bulb.
It will not retain, especially in wet environments.

IIRC (search this forum from perhaps ten years back) it is an epoxy

I've had high temp. orange silicone on my T3's for 20 years, no problems.

[Bill M.]

Re: T3 Headlight Bulb Question

Ron I agree but the car is not being judged it is a second flight driver maybe my new one will go that route