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I rewired my headlights so that both filiments stay on when the high beams are on... gives much better light and I have no problem with the generator or anything else. been this way for 10 years or so. Keith > > I can hear your generator belt squeeling from here. :=} > > > > If they're 65/55Watt, that's not a lot over standard - shouldn't need an > alternator, (yet!). By designing a filament to operate hotter, the light > output can be increased considerably without the power being much greater- > much more light for a bit more energy. (Think about it, an electric fire > doesn't give much light, but it gives plenty of heat). The gas filling > prevents the filament evaporating rapidly and failing. Best of both worlds > really. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Too much? Digest! mailto:type3-d-request@vwtype3.org Subj=subscribe