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clearance lights

got a few missing lens on top and want to go with LED ...is that a fairly simple change out,as in remove and just tie back existing wires...also got a non working dock light...need source for that light..any suggestions?  93U240 coach
Dale Gass
1993 U240 36                                                             

cat 3116 allison 3060

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Quote from: dalegass –
got a few missing lens on top and want to go with LED ...is that a fairly simple change out,as in remove and just tie back existing wires...also got a non working dock light...need source for that light..any suggestions?  93U240 coach

Yes, EZ but some wires are short so you have to be careful. Here is the Ebay search listing all different styles. Basic are about $30 or so delivered for 10 lights. led clearance lights | eBay

Probably don't need to say it but seal all the holes before going to the next one.

Make sure the bulb is bad. Lots of road stuff down low where the lights are to get into the wires so could be just a bad connection.

Pierce
Pierce and Gaylie Stewart
'93 U300/36 WTBI
Detroit 6V-92TA Jake
1140 watts on the roof
SBFD (ret)

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thanks...appreciate info..
Dale Gass
1993 U240 36                                                             

cat 3116 allison 3060

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the 10th ones down on that link are the ones I have in red and orange. They are good ones and have about 20 leds in each making them bright
John
Coachless, now use aircraft. 2003 Ford Travelair TC280 class C. Super shape. Just for 1 yr .
1994 Ford E350 ClassC,total renovation inside and out. Now sold.
2000 U295  36' Cummins 350 c/w Banks Stinger, Resonator upgrade,Solar, LED lites.Residential fridge with slide out pantry. Build 5674. Sold
ex 92 GV 022C ored Cummins. Sold
ex 95 GV240 cat 3116. Sold
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jhaygarth@aol.com    SKP #130098
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This is something I've been wanting to do on my 91 U225, but am deterred by what this might entail. I noted with the center rear light, on the inside, everything is coated in some black material, including the fasteners. Is this simply a matter of popping the lens and unscrewing the base from the outside? There sure doesn't seem to be any access from the inside on most lights. Trying to gage what I'm getting into before I start taking things apart. Thanks.

Steve

EDIT - was trying to find the ones you mentioned John, but they don't seem to be the 10th ones down in the link anymore.  :)
1991 U225 Grand Villa

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Did all 7 red on the rear in about 3 hours....ill try to take a picture at dusk and post it here....they look real nice.

chris

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Grote Low-Profile Clearance / Marker Lamp PRODUCT NUMBER WITH BEZEL: 45662 - Red and
Grote Product Number with bezel:  45663 - Yellow



Grote Lighting, Chrome Stuff items in OTT'S FRICTION SUPPLY store on eBay!

 4th row down, 1st two items.
The Ryder Truck stores also carry them or can get them at about the same price.  I have dealt with Otts and they are good.

Merle,
Yours should look comparable to these, minus the chrome bezel,  but on your oem, the bulb should come out from the back side.  You have to remove the whole lens and housing to get to bulb.  If your has a lens that you have to remove to get to the bulb, then you have something different.  What you describe sounds like a different housing than what we have as on ours the screws have to be removed to remove the lens.  If your are like ours with the screw holes in the same place, just swap out the housing and all.  Cut and splice the wires.  Don't know what your black stuff is  -  maybe some pictures would help.
1994 U225
build #4514

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These are avail in red or amber if you like the 'euro' look...

Amazon.com: Grote 45243-5 2 1/2" Oval Clearance / Marker LED Lamp: Automotive

Grote Industries: Product #45243-5 - Yellow, Clear Lens
Grote Industries: Product #45242-5 - Red, Clear Lens

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Titusville, FL - The Great Outdoors
'98 270 buying this month
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These are avail in red or amber if you like the 'euro' look...

Amazon.com: Grote 45243-5 2 1/2" Oval Clearance / Marker LED Lamp: Automotive

Grote Industries: Product #45243-5 - Yellow, Clear Lens
Grote Industries: Product #45242-5 - Red, Clear Lens
But then he would have to do some fiberglassing to fill the old holes.  He should currently have 4" screw hole spacing and those are 1 and 15/16" screw hole spacing.
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1994 U225
build #4514

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I bought mine on ebay and could specify how many red vs amber.  Some of the lights have two white wires instead of one and you will have to cut them and splice them together with the white from the new lamp.  Don't know why this is the case as some of them are just one white and one black.  Use small vice grips to hold the wires from slipping into the hole.  I had one go in and had to fish it out and was very lucky to have gotten it out.  The worst was the side marker above the entry door and the one in the same position on the opposit side of the coach.  No room  behind the fiberglass to stuff the wires in.  I ended up with wire inside the fixture under the lens.  If I had it to do over again I'd be much more liberal with the silicone as moving the wire to secure everything once the silicone is on pulls some of it out and it was difficult to tell if the hole was completely covered with the fixture in place.  The hole on the old lights don't line up with the hole on the new lights even though the dimensions are exactly the same.
Dwayne Keith
1992 U240
3116/MD3060

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I have the type where the lens pops off and there are two bulbs inserted in the sides. I guess my best bet is to first measure what's there and then try to find something with the same hole spacing and overall size.

That black stuff is used on the front and rear caps. My best guess is some kind of insulating material. Gotta wait until it's light again to get some pics. It's all over the screw threads and wires, and that's what made me stop and wonder if I'd be messing something up by trying to remove the lights.

Thanks for the help.
Steve
1991 U225 Grand Villa

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as I said mine have up to 20 LEDs so they are really bright not just one or 2. Good job I can be seen as coming along the I5 and I210 tonight it was hazey and rush hour so traffic is nuts 5 to 7 lanes all wanting to do 80 mph to get home !!! A couple of times I had to use my docking lights to show them I really wanted to change lanes after signalling for a while.
John
Coachless, now use aircraft. 2003 Ford Travelair TC280 class C. Super shape. Just for 1 yr .
1994 Ford E350 ClassC,total renovation inside and out. Now sold.
2000 U295  36' Cummins 350 c/w Banks Stinger, Resonator upgrade,Solar, LED lites.Residential fridge with slide out pantry. Build 5674. Sold
ex 92 GV 022C ored Cummins. Sold
ex 95 GV240 cat 3116. Sold
2017 Mini cooper s & 2016 land Rover LR2 HSE  LUX.
jhaygarth@aol.com    SKP #130098
treat everyone as you would like to be.

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Quote from: John Haygarth –
! A couple of times I had to use my docking lights to show them I really wanted to change lanes after signalling for a while.
really a good idea!  Glad you passed it along.
1994 U225
build #4514