Magneto light questions

[Jim Sims]

When was mag lights first used? When was the dimmer unit first used. When was the combination horn light switch first used ? Was the dimmer used with the push pull switch on the firewall?

[Steve Jelf]

I can answer the first part of that. 1915 was the first year for electric lights. The only thing in the circuit besides the head lamps was the push-pull switch on the firewall. Somebody else will have to answer the rest.

[DanTreace]

The dimmer was used with the combo light/horn switch first 1918 model year, dimmer on dash. Later ignition /light switch on dash, the dimmer sat in place of the ammeter on magneto only T's up to 1927.


Older post with some factual info:


http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/11 ... 1292375409