oklalawman
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I resently did the mc 1160 mod but the beam is terrible. It does not give me that nice tight beam it used to. What is the best way to center it and tighten up that hot spot???
Best way to center lightbulb in reflector
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PlayboyJoeShmoe
Flashaholic
In a standard M*G, a couple things are against us. The pedestal has play within the switch assembly.
What you MIGHT be up against is that the filament height on the 1160 is higher than the reflector can handle. You MIGHT need to cut a bit off the legs of the bulb to get it down there.
The clue would be, when trying to focus sharply, the beam doesn't quite get there before opening up again.
I have a couple stock MC bulbs being driven by 6 cells in a couple lights and I HATED it the first time I installed one. But after adjusting the bulb (with Bipins it's EASY!) I am quite pleased with the results!
Good luck!
What you MIGHT be up against is that the filament height on the 1160 is higher than the reflector can handle. You MIGHT need to cut a bit off the legs of the bulb to get it down there.
The clue would be, when trying to focus sharply, the beam doesn't quite get there before opening up again.
I have a couple stock MC bulbs being driven by 6 cells in a couple lights and I HATED it the first time I installed one. But after adjusting the bulb (with Bipins it's EASY!) I am quite pleased with the results!
Good luck!
bwaites
Flashlight Enthusiast
OKLawman,
Take the glass out of the endcap and screw the cap back on.
Then briefly light the bulb, let it cool for a few seconds, then use a soft cotton cloth to slightly reposition it. Repeat until satisfied.
Bill
Take the glass out of the endcap and screw the cap back on.
Then briefly light the bulb, let it cool for a few seconds, then use a soft cotton cloth to slightly reposition it. Repeat until satisfied.
Bill
