Re: IML: 61 Brake Lights, I am stumped

["Rob van der Es" <r.vdes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Paul is right (as always..)

An Sae socket or ring/spanner will do perfectly.
I had mine removed 2 years ago with a standard socket, can't however
recall the exact size.

Rob


Op Za, 1 september, 2007 4:09 pm, schreef randalpark@xxxxxxx:
> Good for you in getting it done. Believe me, a socket does work. Some
> of those ridges line up and it fits like a glove. Now that you have it off
> try a few and you'll find the one that fits. I prefer the deep type so
> that it can accommodate the connectors for the leads.
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> Paul W.
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Frank Griffin <gilbertparts@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Sent: Fri, 31 Aug 2007 6:09 pm
> Subject: Re: IML: 61 Brake Lights, I am stumped
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> Â A socket huh, this thing is very round with a few shallow grooves, I
> don't see how the points or flats of a socket will put pressure on it. I
> finally got the thing off with my rounded vice grips, it just took me a
> while to find them. I ordered the switch from a local vender for 16.22 so
> its not hard to find the hydraulic stop switch , I should be all set. I am
> glad it was't the turn signal switch, I think that may be hard to find and
> expensive. Thanks to all for your advice, this club is the best .
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> randalpark@xxxxxxx wrote:
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> There is a standard size deep socket that fits it. I don't remember
> which one. I don't think pliers will work.
>
> Paul W.
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Frank Griffin
> To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Sent: Fri, 31 Aug 2007 8:25 am
> Subject: Re: IML: 61 Brake Lights, I am stumped
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> Â Â Â  I am close to fixing the problem. I really had two problems. The
> brake switch leads had high resistance. The voltage was good enough to
> light my test light but the amperage was too low to light the bulbs. I cut
> off the oxidized wire ends and soldered new bullet terminals on the clean
> wire. When I touched the leads together I had nice bright brake lights
> which didn't work before when I shorted the leads. I thought I would be
> all set after I hooked up the brake light switch but still no lights. So
> now I know for sure I have a bad break light switch. I am having a tough
> time removing it though. Is there a special tool for these switches or do
> I just use some pliers ?
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> GeoNort@xxxxxxx wrote:
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> I have to agree with Ken I feel your problem is turn switch related.
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> George
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