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Hood Mounted Turn Signal
Posted: Fri Oct 05, 2012 6:34 pm
by 1969IndianaDodgeMan
At the risk of asking a stupid question - how do you change the bulbs in these things? I am getting power to the turn signals, but they are not working. So my thought is that they need the bulbs replaced??? I have tried everything I know, and do not want to force things ans risk breaking them.
Re: Hood Mounted Turn Signal
Posted: Sat Oct 06, 2012 9:11 am
by Jims68
I am not sure how you do that... but I would soak the unit with some Kroil to loosen that rust/crud that is most likely on it.
Anyway... if you can't replace a bulb, how about changing the units lightbulb with an LED light? Just a thought...
Jim
Re: Hood Mounted Turn Signal
Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2012 7:55 am
by 1969IndianaDodgeMan
It looks like I may have to go with an LED light - I have yet to figure out how to change the light bulb in this one. Which brings up the age old question - how many Aggies does it take to change a light bulb? Obviously it is more than one, because this Aggie can't figure it out.
So any suggestions on on LED replacement, or other things to try to change this one?
Re: Hood Mounted Turn Signal
Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2012 6:58 pm
by DavidWymore
Someone somewhere has to know how. A friend has a polara or something with some on it. Wonder if they're any good or if I could look at them at figure it out.
My FIL is out back grilling and he's an Aggie, want me to ask him?
Re: Hood Mounted Turn Signal
Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2012 7:43 pm
by 1969IndianaDodgeMan
Haha. Maybe 2 is the right number of Aggies for this job! But you are right, there is bound to be a way to change them, and someone know how.
Re: Hood Mounted Turn Signal
Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2012 10:37 pm
by DavidWymore
Pops is class of '79.
I'll take a look at my buddy's and see what kind of shape they're in and if they work.
Re: Hood Mounted Turn Signal
Posted: Wed Oct 17, 2012 5:12 am
by wally426ci
They don't look that different from e-body ones so maybe you could just grab some repops.
Re: Hood Mounted Turn Signal
Posted: Wed Oct 17, 2012 10:27 am
by 1969IndianaDodgeMan
I had not thought about them being the same as E-body's. I will look into that. Any suggestions on places to start looking?
Thanks for the help!
Re: Hood Mounted Turn Signal
Posted: Wed Oct 17, 2012 12:22 pm
by wally426ci
I like Roseville Moparts but I am sure there is a large source. I would think that as long as its close, it would be fine. If you're going concourse than you may have to step back.
Re: Hood Mounted Turn Signal
Posted: Thu Oct 18, 2012 8:56 am
by 1969IndianaDodgeMan
wally426ci wrote:I like Roseville Moparts but I am sure there is a large source. I would think that as long as its close, it would be fine. If you're going concourse than you may have to step back.
Thanks - I will check them out. I am looking for something that is going to be a driver, not something show quality. I want to keep the look and feel as close to factory as I can, but it does not have to be perfect. So it sounds like Roseville may be just what I need to look into.
Re: Hood Mounted Turn Signal
Posted: Thu Oct 18, 2012 9:22 am
by wally426ci
I'd like to see how they mount and run wire. I wouldn't mind looking into a set if they look right
Re: Hood Mounted Turn Signal
Posted: Thu Oct 18, 2012 6:37 pm
by LC
Re: Hood Mounted Turn Signal
Posted: Thu Oct 18, 2012 6:49 pm
by LC
LC from Pa from a early post bulb # 330
Re: Hood Mounted Turn Signal
Posted: Fri Oct 19, 2012 6:04 am
by 1969IndianaDodgeMan
Thanks LC. I figured they must be threaded on, but have been unable to get them to unscrew. I have tried WD40 and vice grips - I guess I will have to try something different. Any thoughts on a different penitrant that might work better? They are not a left hand thread for some odd reason, are they?
Re: Hood Mounted Turn Signal
Posted: Fri Oct 19, 2012 6:24 am
by wally426ci
Good info.
Earlier car signals used a stud as well so you can do some searching:
I like Herb's too and he is local to me sort of:
http://www.herbsparts.com/proddetail.as ... 52&cat=671
Re: Hood Mounted Turn Signal
Posted: Fri Oct 19, 2012 6:26 am
by Jims68
1969IndianaDodgeMan wrote: Any thoughts on a different penetrant that might work better?
Kroil is probably the BEST penetrant that I have ever used. It stinks though...
http://www.kanolabs.com/
Re: Hood Mounted Turn Signal
Posted: Fri Oct 19, 2012 8:40 am
by 1969IndianaDodgeMan
Jims68 wrote:1969IndianaDodgeMan wrote: Any thoughts on a different penetrant that might work better?
Kroil is probably the BEST penetrant that I have ever used. It stinks though...
http://www.kanolabs.com/
Thanks Jim. Stinky I can handle, as long as it works. I will see if I can find it locally
, if not, I will order some and see what happens.
Donnie
Re: Hood Mounted Turn Signal
Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2012 1:22 pm
by 40YearOldFury
1969IndianaDodgeMan wrote:Jims68 wrote:1969IndianaDodgeMan wrote: Any thoughts on a different penetrant that might work better?
Kroil is probably the BEST penetrant that I have ever used. It stinks though...
http://www.kanolabs.com/
Thanks Jim. Stinky I can handle, as long as it works. I will see if I can find it locally
, if not, I will order some and see what happens.
Donnie
50/50 mix of ATF and Acetone just have to make sure you keep it mixed...Maybe I'm just too shadetree/oldschool/redneck
Maybe I'm onto something...bored at work!
http://bbs.homeshopmachinist.net/thread ... rating-Oil
Machinist's Workshop magazine tested penetrants for break out torque on rusted nuts with significant results!
They arranged a subjective test of all the popular penetrants with the
control being the torque required to remove the nut from a
"scientifically rusted" environment (obviously a BIG nut!).
Penetrating oil ...... Average torque
None ....................... 516 ft lbs
WD-40 ................... 238 ft lbs
PB Blaster .............. 214 ft lbs
Liquid Wrench ..... 127 ft lbs
Kano Kroil ............. 106 ft lbs
ATF-Acetone mix....53 ft lbs
Re: Hood Mounted Turn Signal
Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2012 5:18 pm
by Jims68
Crazy! I never heard of that "mix" before! Nice find!
Jim