Thanks everyone for the response here,
It was my understanding "the fix" was for newer Beavers not ones of my age, 1996. Maybe I misinterpreted which year and models it affected.
But my issue is also the beam pattern it's just not very good, but maybe it will change if the bulb is getting the proper voltage. Makes sense.
I'll get the Fluke vom out and check my voltages in a week or so.
Thank you again,
Jeff