Re: [Amc-list] Thanks for the tip on the brake lights, ...

[Matt Haas <mhaas@xxxxxxx>]

<snip>
>> I'm thinking my back up lights and my front turn signals probably just need
>> new bulbs. I didn't fix any other stuff with a rubber mallet. That's what I'm
>> saying, and I'm sticking to it!
> 
> All my cars the lamp sockets are fussy. They scoop water off the ground
> and corrode. Repair is "obvious" (clean, sandpaper, etc). Less obvious
> is that the socket proper presses into the cast pot metal housings, and
> you can buy them at NAPA (hanging on cards, etc) and press them in.
> 
> When you get them clean, and replace or wirebrush the bulb bases, pack
> the socket with ordinary grease, then install the lamp. Water won't get
> in then!
</snip>

Bad lens gaskets (or busted up lenses) also cause problems. New ones are 
available for 64-69 Americans.

Matt
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mhaas@xxxxxxx
Cincinnati, OH
http://www.mattsoldcars.com
1967 Rambler American wagon
1968 Rambler American sedan
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