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Tom Cavallaro · 09-21-2013, 08:06 AM

Is there a site or book specifically for installing cowl lights. I want to know what parts are needed and in what order they are to be installed. I was given the cowl lights and want to use them as turn signals. I could use the extra load to speed up the flasher...as I am using resistors for a load right now just to get the flasher working. Thanks in advance.
Tom

Kurt in NJ · 09-21-2013, 10:12 AM

The service bulletins have several entrys about cowl lights(and some wiring routing in dome light heading too), and the Brattons catalouge has some pictures too

CarlG · 09-21-2013, 10:21 AM

Les Andrews (#2) book has detailed instructions as well.

Tom Cavallaro · 09-21-2013, 12:34 PM

Thank you Gentlemen.

qtcoupe · 09-21-2013, 01:01 PM

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a couple things you will need. snyder lists a cowl lamp marking tool # A13300-X and the wood spacers that go between the panel and the inside brace # A 13318. The hole position is critical because the light arm has a foot that fits over the cowl band. I drilled the final hole a little smaller and dremelled it to fit. I also put an oring on the shaft just in case it leaked when it rained or I washed the car.

09-21-2013, 08:06 AM	#1
Tom Cavallaro Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Barrington, NJ Posts: 280	Cowl Lights.. Is there a site or book specifically for installing cowl lights. I want to know what parts are needed and in what order they are to be installed. I was given the cowl lights and want to use them as turn signals. I could use the extra load to speed up the flasher...as I am using resistors for a load right now just to get the flasher working. Thanks in advance. Tom __________________ I work very hard to avoid all and any mistakes. I thought I made a mistake once, but I was wrong.

09-21-2013, 10:21 AM	#3
CarlG Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 9,192	Re: Cowl Lights.. Les Andrews (#2) book has detailed instructions as well. __________________ Alaskan A's Antique Auto Mushers of Alaska Model A Ford Club of America Model A Restorers Club Antique Automobile Club of America Mullins Owner's Club

09-21-2013, 12:34 PM	#4
Tom Cavallaro Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Barrington, NJ Posts: 280	Re: Cowl Lights.. Thank you Gentlemen. __________________ I work very hard to avoid all and any mistakes. I thought I made a mistake once, but I was wrong.

09-21-2013, 01:01 PM	#5
qtcoupe Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Vancouver Wa. Posts: 23	Re: Cowl Lights.. Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) a couple things you will need. snyder lists a cowl lamp marking tool # A13300-X and the wood spacers that go between the panel and the inside brace # A 13318. The hole position is critical because the light arm has a foot that fits over the cowl band. I drilled the final hole a little smaller and dremelled it to fit. I also put an oring on the shaft just in case it leaked when it rained or I washed the car.

09-21-2013, 10:12 AM	#2
Kurt in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: on the Littlefield Posts: 6,554	Re: Cowl Lights.. The service bulletins have several entrys about cowl lights(and some wiring routing in dome light heading too), and the Brattons catalouge has some pictures too