Lighting questions, M109

[jaymcb]

Question 1:

I need to replace one of my sealed beams on my M109. For now, I don't want to go with H4 or LED's , just a regular sealed beam....so I can get my Commiewealth of Massachusetts state inspection. Where can I find one?

Question 2:

Does the turn signals added to these machines also include 4-way flashers? The state inspector says I need them for my sticker.....<sigh>

 

[plym49]

On #2, the good Commonwealth cannot stipulate equipment that was not provided by the manufacturer.

As evidence, if otherwise, there would not be any Model T's or A's registered there.

 

[4x4 Forever]

Headlight (GE), 28 Volt, Sealed Beam w/ Rubber Shell Connectors, 8741491 / GE-4800

That's for #1. There are others out there, just have to look.

For #2, you might want to download the TMs for the creature, print out the lighting options available, and take them with you for the inspection. Below is a link to the TMs.

http://www.jatonkam35s.com/

Good Luck!

 

[jaymcb]

I guess this means my local auto parts store is not going to have this

I guess I also better get an account open @ Erik's, this is going to be my third order in 3 weeks, and it's a bummer that I shouldn't drive it before it's inspected on the commiewealth roads.

 

[wikallen]

As far as flashers go, you should have flashers on the truck, unless I am missing something about your question. On the turn signal stock, pull out on the second lever and push the turn signal stalk all the way up.

Or are you talking about the side marker lights?

 

[Stan]

#1 Give napa a try on the headlight.
#2 If you have turn signals you should have flashers. On the underside of the t/s lever
there is a small tab, pull this out and push the t/s lever up past the right turn spot.

Manuals are your friend.

 

[martinwcox]

Jay,

I have a new sealed beam in the box from Erik's if you need it ASAP.

Also have one of those inspection cameras on a flexable probe if you think that will help finding the leak.

Just let me know.

Martin.

 

[Darwin T]

if you have this type of turn signal switch. take the part the long arrow is pointing to slide it out and lift the handle past the right turn spot and you should have hazzard lights. if you have the other kind there is also a small switch (i think behind the handle) then same the thing push up past right turn.

 

[jaymcb]

I don't know how I missed that, because I read the manual pretty carefully (or so I thought!)

 

[Darwin T]

i go cross eyed everytime i sit down and start reading the manual.

 

[martinwcox]

Jay,

Dropped off the sealed beam, had a nice conversation with your wife.

Truck looks good.

Have fun.

Martin.

 

[jaymcb]

Now to just figure out the gauge lights......

 

[4x4 Forever]

Just remember one thing: GROUNDS!

 

[73m819]

gage lights work off the light switch, the lower left lever all the way up gives bright dash lights, one click down from bright gives dim, must have headlights on, top lever all to the right

 

[wikallen]

gage lights work off the light switch, the lower left lever all the way up gives bright dash lights, one click down from bright gives dim, must have headlights on, top lever all to the right

Gauge lights work in service and B.O. position as well

 

[jaymcb]

I have the switches figured out, I just have some burned out bulbs in some of the guages in the cluster. Gotta figure the bulbs, plus the swap. My absurd work schedule is going to keep me away from my 109 in daylight until the weekend. If there's a suggestion on how I can get bulbs inbound BY the weekend, please LMK.

I saw there was a 'PM' way to clean the gauges too....have to track that down as well.

Oil change and fuel filter at the same PM time, plus hunting down the oil leak, and getting a state inspection from the Commiewealth so I can drive legal

 

[wikallen]

There are no bulbs "in" the gauges. The bulbs are those round domes with little wings, between the clusters that are painted over. You can unscrew the domes to see the bulbs.

 

[Darwin T]

i put in ones that were not painted or metal covered. this will show you the locations though. the green ones are the gauge lights.

 

[Darwin T]

to PM the gauges pull the dash panel and clean either the white plastic back or the little clear windows in the sides of the gauges. this is where the light gets in. if you can't clean it, replace it.

 

[steelandcanvas]

Jay, Even though the Deuce is 24 Volt, NAPA usually has a good selection of belts, lamps, filters, and other non-specific generic items. You have already did business with Erik, he's a real good guy, keep him at the top of your parts guy list. Another good parts contact is Jay at Saturn Surplus --> Saturn Surplus on the Web! . John Tennis at: JATONKA's M35 TM download page has some items of interest, and TM's for downloading. Hope this helps you out.