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Subject:Re: Extra tailight in spare socket?
From:Mike S
Date:Mon, 9 Apr 2007 15:48:31 -0400

You can get more light by replacing the stock taillight bulbs (#67, 4
candlepower) with #93 bulbs (15 cp). They do have a shorter life,
though.

At 11:56 AM 4/9/2007, Gregor Brandt wrote...
>'86 Westy
>
>I am thinking of getting more light out of the back of the van for
>night
>driving.  I removed the lenses and noticed an extra socket, which I
>assume
>is for the Euro foglamp.  This socket has no 'springy' power connector
>at
>the bottom of it.  I would like to use this socket for an extra
>driving
>light, has anybody else done this? If so, what did you use for the
>springy
>powerconnect at the bottom of the bulb?
>
>Thanks
>
>Gregor