Re: 1941 Turn signal bulb

Posted by Packard Don On 2021/2/7 18:33:37

As stated, be sure you swap out your flasher with one designed for LED bulbs or it won't flash. Also as stated, be sure to use red bulbs for taillights.

Those you picked, however, are not the best as they are too directional and will not make use of the housing's reflector. Look for one that includes side-firing LEDs and looks more like a conventional bulb in shape.

Also be aware that the metal base on many LEDs is slightly shorter, or rather, the base of the bulb is wider where it meets the base so you may have to use trial and error to find some that will work. Case in point is my 1965 Cadillac where the name-brand LEDs I used bottom out on the bulb portion before I can press them in far enough to lock in place.