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07-29-2010, 09:53 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: KMP 539, a Ton of Aluminum
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OK, I'm kinda interested. Without having to access my garage, can someone tell me how I get to my rear bulbs in my Kirkham?
Will the LED's in just the rear lights overload the system?
Finally, Patrick posts a thread that I'm actually interested in.
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07-29-2010, 10:14 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #732, 428FE (447 CID), TKO600, Solid Flat Tappet Cam, Tons of Aluminum
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RodKnock
Will the LED's in just the rear lights overload the system?
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LEDs actually use less power than do the original filament type bulbs. 
Quote:
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Finally, Patrick posts a thread that I'm actually interested in.
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Well I knew the "man-hands" post would catch your attention.  |
07-29-2010, 10:15 AM
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Originally Posted by RodKnock
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Will the LED's in just the rear lights overload the system?
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The problem isn't overloading. The LEDs draw less current than the standard bulbs. Some flashers need a certain amount of load current to work, so having LEDs might require a different type of flasher. |
07-29-2010, 10:53 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by strictlypersonl
The problem isn't overloading. The LEDs draw less current than the standard bulbs. Some flashers need a certain amount of load current to work, so having LEDs might require a different type of flasher.
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So, would it be prudent to do the LED upgrade to rear only and maybe possibly do the front like Doug plans to do? I kinda have an anti-Midas touch. Everything I touch breaks.  |
07-29-2010, 10:21 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: CSX 6022, navy blue, period correct 427 SO
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RodKnock
OK, I'm kinda interested. Without having to access my garage, can someone tell me how I get to my rear bulbs in my Kirkham?
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If you can't access them from the trunk like the ERAs, then I would guess that your set up is the same as a CSX. You can lay on your back and look up and see them as they aren't covered by anything. The easiest way to remove them is to kneel by the back corner of the car, reach up and feel the bulb and "unscrew" them. Make sure they are cool before you do that. 
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07-29-2010, 10:25 AM
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If you can't access them from the trunk like the ERAs, then I would guess that your set up is the same as a CSX. You can lay on your back and look up and see them as they aren't covered by anything. The easiest way to remove them is to kneel by the back corner of the car, reach up and feel the bulb and "unscrew" them. Make sure they are cool before you do that. |
I believe Kirkhams require the use of a SawzAll on the rear quarter panel in order to change the bulb.  |
07-29-2010, 10:51 AM
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Make sure they are cool before you do that. |
I may be dumb, but not that dumb.
Why is it that when I ask a technical question, Patrick always answers with Sawzall usage? |
07-29-2010, 10:56 AM
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Why is it that when I ask a technical question, Patrick always answers with Sawzall usage? |
As an alternative to the SawzAll you can gently grasp the bulb while you simultaneously lift the entire car and rotate the car a quarter turn counter-clockwise. |
07-29-2010, 10:57 AM
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Since you can't see them when you do it that way, it's all feel and it's easier than you think to find out they aren't cool yet.
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