LED Lights

[Red Horse]

Guys, I put a new Galion dump body on my '56 B61X. The truck is 12V. I want to replace the two rear tail/stop lights and the two rear turn signals with two new LED combo stop/tail/turn lights.

some say there is an issue mixing LED's with conventional lighting.

Any opinions?

 

[dmfahie]

I want to do the same, whats the issue? I like led's, plus you can get more lights with much less voltage. I would have all LED's if JD had led headlights.

 

[dusty3030]

I think the only issue is with LEDs and older trucks is thermal flashers. If your blinkers won't blink swap out the flasher for an electronic one and you will be good to go.

 

[Monster5601]

I think the only issue is with LEDs and older trucks is thermal flashers. If your blinkers won't blink swap out the flasher for an electronic one and you will be good to go.

They also make loads that simulate the current pull of a bulb to allow the old style flashers to work.

 

[Ductape]

I think the only issue is with LEDs and older trucks is thermal flashers. If your blinkers won't blink swap out the flasher for an electronic one and you will be good to go.

This is right on the money. I've swapped out many incandescents for LEDs over the years.

I'd like to see some pics of your B model !! :licking:

 

[Red Horse]

Guys thx!

Ductape -here you go:

 

[JohnDeere4300]

WOW!!!... That is a very nice truck!!!:thumbsup:

Thanks for sharing!!!... I want it!!!

I didn't know there was an issue mixing LED's with conventional lighting.

Bill

 

[dusty3030]

Your truck is awesome. Looks great.

 

[CompactTractorFan]

Love the old Mack!!! Awesome truck!!!!

 

[Ductape]

Ductape -here you go:

Beautiful ! Do you take it to any of the ATHS or ATCA shows? It doesn't look farmiliar, but I always go to Barrington (NH) and Hudson..... and any other shows I can squeeze in.

 

[s219]

That truck is a beauty!

 

[Red Horse]

Beautiful ! Do you take it to any of the ATHS or ATCA shows? It doesn't look farmiliar, but I always go to Barrington (NH) and Hudson..... and any other shows I can squeeze in.

Guys, thx for the compliments-those help when I'm underneath it trying fix something!

Ductape- attached shots at Hudson in 2011. Its between two "show trucks". this old dude does an occasional load! Never been to Barrington but I hear its a great show-just no room. The ATHS National is at the Big E in Springfield this year-May 31, June 1,2. come on down!

 

[56FordGuy]

The only potential issue with mixing LEDs and incandescent lights is the resistance of the circuit goes down. Most flashers operate on that resistance, so when you remove too much of it then the lights will flash too fast, like you have a burned out bulb. If you have enough incandescent bulbs on the circuit, you won't have an issue, or you can change the flasher for an electronic one that doesn't operate off of resistance.

Great looking old truck. :thumbsup:

 

[Ductape]

Never been to Barrington but I hear its a great show-just no room. The ATHS National is at the Big E in Springfield this year-May 31, June 1,2. come on down!

You should try to make Barrington..... yes it gets crowded, but a great show none the less. I am hoping to make it to the national show..... I have a few friends going. Problem is my wife is due May 7th.... so I'm afriad my hands may be full. I no longer own any trucks, but did have a long term love affair with a mistress at one time. I will introduce myself if I make it to the show !

 

[Red Horse]

The only potential issue with mixing LEDs and incandescent lights is the resistance of the circuit goes down. Most flashers operate on that resistance, so when you remove too much of it then the lights will flash too fast, like you have a burned out bulb. If you have enough incandescent bulbs on the circuit, you won't have an issue, or you can change the flasher for an electronic one that doesn't operate off of resistance.

Great looking old truck. :thumbsup:

Thx 56- It IS a '56 REPOWERED with a Maxidyne.

 

[Red Horse]

You should try to make Barrington..... yes it gets crowded, but a great show none the less. I am hoping to make it to the national show..... I have a few friends going. Problem is my wife is due May 7th.... so I'm afriad my hands may be full. I no longer own any trucks, but did have a long term love affair with a mistress at one time. I will introduce myself if I make it to the show !

Ductape- Priorities! Good luck on the 7th- and nice Pete- too many nights on the road huh?

If you make it to the show make sure you stop by.

 

[Qapla]

Like others have said, the main problem with LED's on older vehicles it the thermal flasher. Electronic flasher will fix that.

However, on some of the newer ones, you must add the "loaded" LED's or ballast resisters since the computer reads the circuit and will return an error if the current drain is not enough.

 

[Red Horse]

Like others have said, the main problem with LED's on older vehicles it the thermal flasher. Electronic flasher will fix that.

However, on some of the newer ones, you must add the "loaded" LED's or ballast resisters since the computer reads the circuit and will return an error if the current drain is not enough.

10-4, thx

 

[Millsonwheels]

I think the only issue is with LEDs and older trucks is thermal flashers. If your blinkers won't blink swap out the flasher for an electronic one and you will be good to go.

They also make loads that simulate the current pull of a bulb to allow the old style flashers to work.

The only potential issue with mixing LEDs and incandescent lights is the resistance of the circuit goes down. Most flashers operate on that resistance, so when you remove too much of it then the lights will flash too fast, like you have a burned out bulb. If you have enough incandescent bulbs on the circuit, you won't have an issue, or you can change the flasher for an electronic one that doesn't operate off of resistance.

Great looking old truck. :thumbsup:

Red Horse That is a great looking mack.

Ive had similar trouble with my 1967 F-350 that I Built a new light panel for. I decided to take my birthday off and do something fun for myself some I treated the old girl to some modern technology ( Removable panel 4 bolts to put it back stock, 7 pin trailer plug, led reverse lamps also, all the wiring I sealed up in a 6 x 6 junction box on the back to keep it clean and dry).

The problem is just as described earlier where might I find the parts to remedy this problem?

Here is a pic of the truck and one of the panel after installation.

 

[Oaktree]

Millsonwheels: is that shed really leaning that much or is it an optical illusion?