Heat sink and reflector fit for new and old Maglites

[Justin Case]

I have some C and D Mags that I'd like to update, perhaps some with an SSC P4 and others with an SSC P7. Some of the Mags are the new ones with the "C" or "D" for the first character in the serial number. Others are the old ones.

What are the fitment issues, if any for the heat sinks such as from 4sevens, LiteMania, and others?

Any fitment issues for the Kaidomain reflectors, SKU S006166 and S006167? Are they metal or plastic? Also, with these two reflectors, will the P7 fit in the S006167? The Seoul docs don't seem to show the diameter of the dome, but it looks close to 8.3mm. Any reason to go with the 15mm opening? How is the beam pattern/qualityfor these two reflectors? How about the beam pattern/quality for the stock reflector and either a P4 or P7?

Thank you.

 

[darkzero]

For the older MagCs (without the "C" in front of the serial number) the current heatsinks from H22A, Britelumes, Litemania, & 4sevens will not fit. They are too narrow.

The original Hotlips heatsinks however were offered with a sleeve to fit over the Hotlips to fit the older MagCs. The sleeves fit so tight over the Hotlips once you slide them off, you can't take them off. Don't think the sleeves were available seperately & must be purchased with a Hotlips. I can take a pic if needed.

It's been years since the Hotlips were first introduced but I think Howard still has them for sale. Hotlips are still my favorite. Search Hotbeam & Hotlips.

 

[Justin Case]

Thanks. Do you think that the gap is narrow enough that one can do something similar to P60 drop-ins and fill the gap with aluminum foil? I'd like to do something with these old Mags.

 

[Justin Case]

Searching CPF, I found specs for the ID of "C" and "D" serial numbered Mags. For "C" Mags, ID`~ 1.033" or 26.2mm (other sources say 26.3mm). For "D" Mags, ID ~ 1.349" or 34.26mm. Old C-Mags measure about 1.102", or 28mm. Old D-Mags measure 1.450", or 36.83mm.

Thus, a heat sink that fits the new version Maglites tightly could have a gap of about 1 1/4 mm all around in an old D-Mag and about 0.9mm in an old C-Mag.

Seems like I could try to fill the gap with foil. Challenge is to keep the LED centered.