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

[Wrambler242@xxxxxxxxxxx]

True, but not generaly available in Morgantown, Wv on a Friday night when you want to go for a ride!

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Mark Price
Morgantown, WV
1969 AMC Rambler, 4.0L, EFI, T-5
2004 Grand Cherokee Laredo, 4.7L, Quadratrc II
" Chronic Pain Hurts"

 -------------- Original message ----------------------
From: Matt Haas <mhaas@xxxxxxx>
> Mark,
> 
> You don't need to do that anymore! New lenses (turn signal, back up, and 
> tail light) and gaskets are available and they're not expensive. The 
> turn signal and back up stuff fits 64 - 69, the tail light lenses are 67-69.
> 
> Matt
> 
> Wrambler242@xxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
> > Neat trick, hope I remember it when I need it!
> > I just took apart every housing I had [I have a lot!] till I found a good 
> gasket!
> > Cleaned everything up and put it back together.
> > 
> > --
> > Mark Price
> > Morgantown, WV
> > 1969 AMC Rambler, 4.0L, EFI, T-5
> > 2004 Grand Cherokee Laredo, 4.7L, Quadratrc II
> > " Chronic Pain Hurts"
> > 
> >  -------------- Original message ----------------------
> > From: Tom Jennings <tomj@xxxxxxx>
> >> On Fri, 29 Feb 2008, Wrambler242@xxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
> >>
> >>> Do, not seal the lenses in with siliconeo r other sealer.
> >>> Get or make new gaskets.
> >>> sealing with sealer seals in moisture that creeps in past the socket and 
> >> wires.
> >>> Then it all corrodes, quickly.
> >>> Been there done that.
> >>> Oh, yeah, you break the lense prying it off the silicone too :[
> >>> Good thing I had spares.
> >> I did that too!! But now I make gaskets WITH silicone...
> >>
> >> Nice neat bead on the housing, let it partially cure, then apply
> >> silicone GREASE to the lens edge, press into place to shape
> >> the silicone. Sometimes screw on til it just touches. Tighten
> >> the next day.
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