Re: [MV] Looking for deuce parts: fixing the brakelight switch

From: MV (MV@dc9.tzo.com)
Date: Fri Apr 22 2005 - 07:33:36 PDT


Isn't that sort of like using - used motor oil to do an oil change??

You know the stuff is worn, but you just don't know how much?

Dave - not a "dim" wit (;->)

Sonny Heath wrote:
> Why would you not recommend a used light bulb?
>
> Sonny
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> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim" <W7LS@BLARG.net>
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> Subject: Re: [MV] Looking for deuce parts: fixing the brakelight switch
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>> Hi. I don't recommend installing used lights. New cost $25-$30. As for
>> the brakelight switch, that can be easily repaired by anyone. It
>> screws apart and all the parts come out. The corrosion and pitting on
>> the parts can be filed and cleaned, making it good as new, so long as
>> the diaphragm material is still ok. From start to finish, with no
>> prior experience, it should take under a half hour to refurbish the
>> switch. I used my pocket Leatherman for most of the work, actually. Jim
>>
>> On Thu, Apr 21, 2005 at 7:30pm Greg Anderson <glanderson@alltel.net>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Hey guys
>>>
>>> Just got my latest deuce in from Fort Drum.If there is anyone out there
>>> needing commercial hauling,I would highly recommend Steve Hayden.He
>>> works
>>> east of the Rockies.Drop deck trailer with ramps and a winch.Anyway,I
>>> need
>>> some parts.......headlights,brake light switch,#1829 instrument bulbs
>>> and an
>>> angle drive for the speedo cable on the transfer case.By the way,the
>>> engine
>>> is a LD465-1 with a 1D turbo on it.It is one of my stronger running
>>> deuces.Thanks,Greg
>>>
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