Adjusting Aux Lamps
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Adjusting Aux Lamps
I've got one aux lamp that is projecting higher than the other. Service manual says I need a special "flare nut socket" or somesuch from Snap-On - which is like $45 for a one-time use. Also, I admit that I am not "clueing-in" to how the manual instructs one should go about even getting to said nut. Do I get to it from below by removing the turn signal/housing? Checking inside the aux lamp housing shows only what appears to be the top of the adjusting nut. Any help/insight from those who've done it would be very much appreciated.
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Get a regular 9/16 deep socket and cut a channel out of it with a Dremel or the like, for the wires.
Here is a pict of the one I cut -- it an't pretty but it works.
Here is a pict of the one I cut -- it an't pretty but it works.
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Or - I was able to "adjust" mine by tapping with a rubber mallet with a balled up rag. Not very scientific but they will move if they are not too tight. Side to side was easy by just holding with both hands and turning.
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Thank you gentlemen. Very helpful info. Just realized I'd done a search for the "flare nut socket" on my phone awhile back. The Snap-on part is FRX181, and it's a 9/16". Even though I have a rubber mallet, it looks like I have a little dremel-ing in my future. 
That's a great idea taking a channel out of a spare deep socket.
Again - thanks all.
That's a great idea taking a channel out of a spare deep socket.Again - thanks all.
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I did the same thing, cut a cheap 9/16 deepwell socket. I adjust, and just snug the nuts, so they stay put, but can be nudged slightly when needed......steve
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I am too much of a lazy bugger so I just grab hold and tweak them where I need them to point. Since most of the time they only need to move a little bit I have never had a housing dent or cave in.This method has worked for me since 1985. Yes I know I am a lazy stupid ape.
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I cut an old socket to , and it is a PITA to adjust them and retighten..
I also kept then somewhat tight, but with a little brute force can still move them
not a good design
I also kept then somewhat tight, but with a little brute force can still move them
not a good design
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