Indicator Lens-Rubber Boot Fitment

[ricka1000]

Please help. I just got new rubber boots for the indictor/brake light.

What is the trick to getting the lens/trim back on? It seems like it is too small.

I've been trying for hours, but cant get it in. I even made a hook to try to pull the rubber flange back, but no luck. There must be a trick to this.

Thanks, Rick

 

[NutmegCT]

Rick - could you post a couple of photos of the lights and the rubber parts, so we know more details?

What year and model AH do you have?

Tom M.

 

[John Turney]

I assume you have the early glass lenses. First, put some masking tape on the paint around the rubber boot because it's easy to let the small screwdriver slip and scratch the paint. Start with the chrome rim off. Use a small flat screwdriver to lift the rubber over the lip of the glass lens, working around the lens until the rubber covers the lens lip. Now do the same with the chrome ring. It may help to put some soapy water on the rubber.

 

[ricka1000]

Rick - could you post a couple of photos of the lights and the rubber parts, so we know more details?

What year and model AH do you have?

Tom M.

I have 1960 3000 Mk1 red glass lense new rubber boots you can see I have already damaged the boot if you zoom in.... I have used a small screw driver and a tool with a slight hook on it.

 

[NutmegCT]

suggestion - warm the rubber with a hair dryer to soften it up a bit.

 

[Scargo]

I use Go-Jo waterless hand cleaner (without pumice) as a lubricant, along with the smallest flat blade screw driver in the drawer.
Works every time.

And I agree with the comment about circling the gasket with masking tape. I don’t do that as often as I should.

 

[Michael Oritt]

Manicuring tools made either of nylon or wood are much less apt to scratch the paint than a screwdriver. Ask me how I know!