From: Jason Frisch (jenjas@cox.net)
Date: Wed Nov 24 2004 - 12:28:10 PST
the correct answer is the one from John Souza
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bjorn Brandstedt" <super_deuce@hotmail.com>
To: "Military Vehicles Mailing List" <mil-veh@mil-veh.org>
Sent: Monday, November 22, 2004 8:00 PM
Subject: Re: [MV] Purpose of wrecker light?
> Below are some of the responses received on the wrecker warning light
> question.
> Thanks to all that answered!
> Bjorn
>
>
> The purpose of the light is for warning. It is suppose to be used when
> you are towing another vehicle. I believe I have seen some red. Mine
> are sort of an orangey red color on both wreckers. In CA, is is illegal
> to have a red light face forward. I disconnected mine and used the
> switch to run the two amber rotating becons.
>
> John Souza
> MVPA #2697
> Fresno, CA
>
>
>
> Bjorn,
>
> I seem to recall that the Operators TM mentions this light. It is
> intended to be turned on when the crane is in operation (there is a
> switch on the dash for this) as a warning to others. Not much of a
> warning, if you ask me. I hooked the two rotating amber "convoy" lights
> that I mounted on poles behind the cab into this switch. I have both
> rotating beacons, and the fender mounted amber light on when I am towing
> anything. I don't bother to turn on the lights when I am stationary and
> using the crane.
>
> John
> (Hutterer, John (MPAU) john.hutterer@smiths-medical.com)
>
>
> >From: "Wayne Harris" <papercu@hotmail.com>
> >To: super_deuce@hotmail.com
> >Subject: Re: [MV] Purpose of wrecker light?
> >Date: Sun, 21 Nov 2004 15:18:10 -0500
> >
> >Well It just for the wreckers so it part of their warning system while a
> >lot of military wreckers has the overhead rotating light I don't remember
> >seeing that in the parts book (except for the convoy light) so maybe it
> >when they are in combat mode. I looked in the -10 but didn't spot it.
Wayne
> >
> >
> >
> >>From: "Bjorn Brandstedt" <super_deuce@hotmail.com>
> >>To: "Military Vehicles Mailing List" <mil-veh@mil-veh.org>
> >>Subject: Re: [MV] Purpose of wrecker light?
> >>Date: Sun, 21 Nov 2004 14:35:24 -0500
> >>
> >>I suppose it would make sense before the age of turn signals and 4-way
> >>flashers./Bjorn
> >>
> >>>From: "Wayne Harris" <papercu@hotmail.com>
> >>>To: super_deuce@hotmail.com
> >>>Subject: RE: [MV] Purpose of wrecker light?
> >>>Date: Sun, 21 Nov 2004 13:13:16 -0500
> >>>
> >>>It's a Warning Signal Lamp according to the part book for the M816 at
> >>>least. Wayne
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>>From: "Bjorn Brandstedt" <super_deuce@hotmail.com>
> >>>>To: "Military Vehicles Mailing List" <mil-veh@mil-veh.org>
> >>>>Subject: [MV] Purpose of wrecker light?
> >>>>Date: Sun, 21 Nov 2004 07:16:44 -0500
> >>>>
> >>>>The wreckers have an extra light assembly on the left front fender.
> >>>>What is the purpose/use of this light?
> >>>>Thanks,
> >>>>Bjorn
> >>>>
> >
>
>
>
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