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Topic: Bell & Howell 642 Pilot Lamp

Paul Mason
Jedi Master Film Handler

Posts: 540
From: Aldershot, Hampshire, UK
Registered: Nov 2013

posted July 07, 2014 02:56 AM

Another minor problem with my "new" 642. Does anyone know a source of the 6 volts 3 watts pilot lamps? They're tubular or "festoon" in shape with contacts at each end similar to old fashioned 12V car interior lamps. I imagine they're the same from the 641 to the 658 and the US 500 series. Thanks.

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Maurice Leakey
Film God

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From: Bristol. United Kingdom
Registered: Oct 2007

posted July 07, 2014 05:47 AM

I believe this will do the trick. It shows the lamp against a measure. Check that it's the right length as the Bell & Howell fitment is fairly long.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/6-volt-3-watt-Festoon-Light-Bulb-Vintage-Austin-7-Morris-Minor-/190859690281?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2c701fc129

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Paul Mason
Jedi Master Film Handler

Posts: 540
From: Aldershot, Hampshire, UK
Registered: Nov 2013

posted July 07, 2014 02:26 PM

Many thanks Maurice. I think the lamp in your link is exactly the same as the old one in my 642 so I have ordered two. Thank goodness for classic car enthusiasts.

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Paul Mason
Jedi Master Film Handler

Posts: 540
From: Aldershot, Hampshire, UK
Registered: Nov 2013

posted July 11, 2014 03:28 AM

The lamps arrived and fitted correctly. They were old unused GEC Osram types sold by Lucas. I certainly recommend JB Vintage Spares:
http://www.jbvintagespares.co.uk/

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