New Addition to my collection

[EL1998P71]

I went up to Midland Fairgrounds on Saturday 6-5-2010 for the Antique Festival.


I went looking for Civil Defense items. (didn't find anything ) But I didn't know that at


that same festival they had an Auto parts swap meet.


And not even 5 Min's into walking that area I got this 184-H for $40.


They guy said it came off of a 72 Fire truck.


The rubber gasket is not dried out. Very rubbery still.


Light had 3 4416's and one 4415 (fog) bulb in it. I changed it out


to a 4416. The light spins a bit slower then I would expected.


But it has nice chrome and a good dome (about a 8 on a 1-10 scale)


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[deputychief301]

Nice find Eric,


Jim Rogers


Northern Lights/Sirens

 

[ERIC6913]

very nice. worth three times that price at least.

 

[MIKET2]

Very cool light there! Excellent deal, I always like the tall bases on those.

 

[EL1998P71]

Is it supposed to rotate faster then it does?

 

[tnems7]

No, the speed is about right. The 184 Models flashed 105 times a minutes, or about 26 rpm of the lighthead. The alternator, battery capacity, voltage regulator, and idle speed of a vehicle all affected the flash rate. Model 175 and 176 lights usually revolved and flashed about 110-120 flashes per minute.


Someone on the old board had posted beacon flash rates.

 

[EL1998P71]

Ok, I'm using a not fully charged car battery ( still shows 13 volts on a meter) so I'm glad it appears normal.


Now I don't have to tear it apart. Just clean the outside

 

[FedSigFan]

I agree, speed isn't too slow. Great find by the way!