02-14-2008, 01:53 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Broomfield, Colorado U.S.A
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Originally Posted by bjfrantz@charte
Osso?
I put the infamous aircraft landing lights in my 67 Super to spot wandering cattle and horses. I don't remember if I added a relay. but that was forty years ago. Thanks for the reminder. If Ijust put H4's in the head lights of my US GTV, do you think I will need to add a relay? I know it all has to do with amps drawn, but I'm looking for a simple answer.
Barry
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I think it's a good idea to put in relays, no matter what. Those old headlamp switches just can't handle the current. When the contacts get hot, they melt the nylon cam that is on the stalk. When that happens, the lights won't turn on. I think H4's pull more current than the low wattage crap we get here in the US. I'd say if your switch hasn't started smoking after forty years, you' are probably ok.
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