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04-07-2020, 07:32 PM | #1 |
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Headlight Socket Insulator
I have a nice pair of 28 headlights I am restoring and I have a problem with one of the sockets. Two of the ears are missing on the insulator. Does anybody know where I can get one or how I can fix it?
Here is a picture of the good one.
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04-07-2020, 07:35 PM | #2 |
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Re: Headlight Socket Insulator
How about a picture of the bad one!
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04-07-2020, 07:54 PM | #3 |
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Re: Headlight Socket Insulator
Call Berts in Denver, CO. 800-321-1931 They probably have an original one
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04-07-2020, 08:40 PM | #4 |
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Re: Headlight Socket Insulator
Epoxy
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04-08-2020, 09:58 AM | #5 |
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Re: Headlight Socket Insulator
Contact spring pressure should hold it against the bent tabs. Maybe a bead of silicone on the inside edge to keep it from wandering. Best to replace the socket, of course.
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04-08-2020, 01:15 PM | #6 |
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04-08-2020, 01:27 PM | #7 |
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Re: Headlight Socket Insulator
Reproduction sockets are not as well made as originals and are commonly problematic. I would like to use original parts.
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04-08-2020, 02:36 PM | #8 |
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Re: Headlight Socket Insulator
Then maybe you should do as supergnat says and call Berts! He even gave you the number ( nice guy )!
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