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10-25-2023, 09:05 AM | #1 |
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Can't find a replacement single contact socket for 26 tail light.
Hello. I recently bought a 26/27 tail light off a guy and I want to get a new socket for it. However, I cant find any single contact replacements. The ones on Lang's and Snyder's are all double contact. The attached pictures are the socket that was in the tail light when I bought it. I'm looking for one that has the socket on both sides, one for the bulb and one for a plug, as it is my understanding that that was how they originally were. Thanks in advance.
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10-25-2023, 10:55 AM | #2 |
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Re: Can't find a replacement single contact socket for 26 tail light.
No, they were not an original double socket - the photo is of an original Ford part - that small square in the rear is spring loaded and the wiring "bullet" terminal just pushes in.
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10-25-2023, 12:09 PM | #3 | |
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Re: Can't find a replacement single contact socket for 26 tail light.
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Also, you say it's spring loaded. Mine won't move. how would you recommend getting it unstuck? Edit: Apparently Lang's has a bullet end for the wire. Last edited by George1348; 10-25-2023 at 12:31 PM. |
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10-25-2023, 01:43 PM | #4 |
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Re: Can't find a replacement single contact socket for 26 tail light.
It may be corroded. Try a good penetrating fluid. Hopefully the spring is still functional.
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10-25-2023, 04:50 PM | #5 |
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Re: Can't find a replacement single contact socket for 26 tail light.
If all else fails, and the socket is not useable, get the double filament socket and only wire one side of it. Then use either an 1157 bulb for 12 volts or an 1154 bulb for 6 volts.
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10-26-2023, 10:54 AM | #6 |
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Re: Can't find a replacement single contact socket for 26 tail light.
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10-27-2023, 08:57 AM | #7 |
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Re: Can't find a replacement single contact socket for 26 tail light.
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