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Hi Brad,
I'v been restoring my 67 Mustang coupe all year long and recently had a stereo system installed with standard wattage. Upon driving home I noticed my driver's side headlight was no longer working. Upon inspection of the fuse box located uder the dash I noticed the lower glass fuse was missing so I replaced it but still no luck. I then removed the entire headlight from the housing but did not see a removeable bulb. There have been no modifications to the original wireing. I know this may seem like a basic question but forgive me as I am new to the restoration world. Is there a removeable light bulb that can be replaced or does problem have to do with fuses and wireing. Thanks for your time.
This a sealed beam and not a removable light bulb. There is a three pronged plug on the back of the light and the entire thing gets replaced. The fuses protect both headlights and if it was a fuse both lights would be out. Swap the headlight side to side. If the one from the other side lights then you know it is a blown bulb.
Brad
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| Comment | Thanks Brad for your help and quick response. It was the bulb that was bad and a new one has been ordered. | ||
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Brad Sears
Expertise
All automotive including antique and collectible. However if the car has been modified I can only answer in general terms and maybe get you pointed in the right direction.
Experience
Automotive tech instructor.
Syndicated auto columnist 1970's though the early 1990's.
Syndicated auto radio talk show, Ask Brad About cars, CBS Radio 70's through 90's
TV Show "Last Chance Garage" 1980's PBS-TV syndicated.
Auto instructor for the following companies:
Fram
Autolyte
Holly
Carter
AMF
Ford Motor
University Of Conn
Blue Hills Technical School
Sugar River Technical Center
Grew up in a family garage in Needham Mass and turned wrenches from the age of 14.
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Manchester Union Leader, Nashua Telegraph, Motor Service Magazine, Yankee Magazine, Popular Mechanics (Saturday Mechanic early 80's), Los Angeles Times, New York Times, and lots more.
Education/Credentials
More than I care to remember.
Basically Franklin Technical Institute in Boston, Northeastern University, Fitchburg State Teachers College, Tufts University, and a lot of factory schools along the way.
Awards and Honors
Moto Award winner. And much more.
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