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fordmerc |
06-27-2018 @ 11:15 AM
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This image shows the smaller (bottom) bracket to hold the lens in place - and it shows the remains of the larger on shown in the previous unrestored image. (It took me 7 tail lights in various condition to make two complete!) Both of these brackets are secured by screws on top and bottom (screws shown)
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JKrieger1976 |
06-27-2018 @ 5:26 PM
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Thanks. I got the lens loose. Does the light bulb screw out or pull out? It seems to be seated pretty firmly.
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JKrieger1976 |
06-27-2018 @ 5:39 PM
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Here is what it looks like. Do the two cables come off the end?
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fordmerc |
06-28-2018 @ 4:59 AM
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If memory serves, the bulb is a bayonet type. I cannot recall how the wires are attached but I suspect the socket is a relatively standard one and is swedged into the holder. The attached image may (or may not) help
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len47merc |
06-28-2018 @ 5:30 AM
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JKrieger1976 - in case you have not already removed the bulb, and the 'bayonet' description is not intuitive to you, basically you should be able to impart modest inward pressure on the bulb to depress the socket-base spring and release the lock pins on each side of the bulb from the socket's notched holding positions. Then maintaining modest inward pressure rotate the bulb counter-clockwise about 1/4 turn or so to then remove the bulb. If it's been in place for a while you may have to work carefully to overcome the resistive force of any corrosion/rust that may have been created over time. Steve
This message was edited by len47merc on 6-28-18 @ 5:32 AM
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TomO |
06-28-2018 @ 6:44 AM
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Did you try using a jumper to provide a good ground to the bulb? It is important to have a good ground and a poor ground could be the source of your problem.
Tom
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JKrieger1976 |
06-28-2018 @ 11:47 AM
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Thanks. It’s locked up tighter than a drum. I’ve been working on it as best I can, but to no avail so far. Will keep trying.
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JKrieger1976 |
06-28-2018 @ 1:56 PM
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No, I haven’t. I need to go and buy something to make a jumper out of.
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TomO |
06-29-2018 @ 7:27 AM
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You can use any piece of wire or even jumper cables. To use jumper cables, clamp the red lead to a good ground, like the bumper brace, connect the other end of the red lead to a probe, like a screwdriver, and touch the bulb base or the light socket. To use a piece of wire, just wrap one end of the wire around a bolt that attaches to the frame and tighten the bolt, touch the other end to the bulb base or socket.
Tom
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cliftford |
06-29-2018 @ 4:06 PM
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Squirt a lot of wd40 or similar penetrant around the bulb. Sometimes that will loosen it.
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