signal lamp replacement - 1960 austin-healey 3000 mk1

[mrwinston]

how does the front signal light assembly come apart so I can install a new bulb? - does the light come apart in the front or in the back of the light?????

 

[Jerry]

The glass is inserted into the rubber. If you grab the glass and pull, it should come out. Then the bulb is right there to replace. Use some soap and plastic spatula to put the glass back into the rubber.

Jerry

 

[Basil]

Mrwinston - welcomer to British car forum. You posted this question in the "Forum Navigation Help" forum. That forum is for asking questions about navigating around on the forum web site. To ask questions about your Healey, you will want to post in the "Austin Healey" forum. I am moving your post to the Austin Healey forum now.

Cheers,
Basil

 

[British_Recovery]

First, remove the chrome ring by pushing the outer edge of the rubber away from center with a small flat blade (screw driver-carefully). Then do the same with the glass lens. If the bulb doesn't twist out, WD40 will help.
Bob

 

[bighealeysource]

Hey Mrwinston,
You'll also need to remove the chrome trim ring first. Same way, just use something small and not "paint scratching" to pop both off to get access to the bulb. Jerry's right on about using some soapy water to make it easier to put the light back together. I use a small flat tip screw driver and start at one point and work the glass lamp into the rubber which is pretty easy and then take your time and be careful working the chrome trim ring into the rubber. Start at one point and work around the trim ring to pop it into the rubber. I've done this many, many times so comfortable using the flat tip screw driver but that is a sure way to slip and scratch your paint so follow Jerry's advice and use a small teflon or such flat piece so if you slip it does not scratch your paint.
Regards,
Mike

 

[John Turney]

You might put some blue painters masking tape around the light first in case that small flat tip screwdriver slips. I've found that giving it a slight twist to move the rubber away from the chrome ring or the glass affords more control than trying to slide the screwdriver around the chrome or glass.

 

[bob hughes]

At this point you may need to consider replacing the rubber altogether if it has become age hardened. Not to difficult a job if it is needed.



Bob