Morris Minor Owners Club

So the proper bulb is a Lucas 252, C252A or 970 MES. Of course these are all the same part, just Mr Lucas trying to confuse us. But where can you buy such a bulb these days? Most of the usual suppliers carry the look-alike Lucas 987 MES, but this is a 12 volt / 2.2watt bulb. Yes, it will fit and yes, it will work but can be difficult to see in good light. The 2.5 MES bulb was standard fit in old fashioned bicycle lamps (made by, you guessed it, Mr Eveready and Mr Lucas!). Never fear, just Google or Ebay ‘bulb 2.5 volt MES’ and the magic of the internet will supply your needs. Maybe not from a car accessory supplier, more likely from a vintage flashlight or cycle specialist!

RobThomas wrote:Mike. What country are you in?

https://www.carbuildersolutions.com/uk/ ... ulb-12v-2w One like this? It is the 12 volt version, but is it this shape in 2 volt?

Later versions of this Lucas assembly used 12 volts and did away with the wrap of wiring round the outside of the bulb holder. The coils were added, so I'm told, to use up stocks of 2 volt bulbs, although I must say tha I find that hard to believe. More research needed?