Broke Light Diverter for Transmission Selector
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Broke Light Diverter for Transmission Selector
The funnel looking piece at the transmission shifted crumbled, probably from years of blazing heat from the bulb in the shifter. I was replacing the bulb with an LED (it's a 194 Type bulb) when it happened.
Before I make the attempt to make one, would anyone have one of these? It's A part of the DAC10460 assembly.
Before I make the attempt to make one, would anyone have one of these? It's A part of the DAC10460 assembly.
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Don't have one, but in case someone else doesn't chime in I wanted to make a suggestion.
By funnel I am assuming you mean the part the bulb actually goes into. You can readily by sockets, but perhaps a little modification is necessary to get it to stick into the bracket correctly. Still, easier than spending the time mocking up the old crumbled part in CAD and then 3d printing it.
Here is just one example I picked it because it looked narrower than some others, so it more closely resembles the parts diagram.
Sorry if I am incorrect on my assumption of what you mean by "funnel piece." That was simply found by searching "type 194 bulb socket." Be sure the amperage rating is good and remember the LED will use less power, so if its good for the original bulb you should be gtg
By funnel I am assuming you mean the part the bulb actually goes into. You can readily by sockets, but perhaps a little modification is necessary to get it to stick into the bracket correctly. Still, easier than spending the time mocking up the old crumbled part in CAD and then 3d printing it.
Here is just one example I picked it because it looked narrower than some others, so it more closely resembles the parts diagram.
Sorry if I am incorrect on my assumption of what you mean by "funnel piece." That was simply found by searching "type 194 bulb socket." Be sure the amperage rating is good and remember the LED will use less power, so if its good for the original bulb you should be gtg
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I'm not sure I do. I had pictured a lathe in my head as the proper solution here as well. I'll figure this out...I'll keep you posted...
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Perhaps, in view of the LED, nothing is needed. LEDS seem to have a narrower light beam than the older incandecents.
Or, start with a chunk of plastic, drill, saw and and sand to size.
Not sure where it came from, but, I have a chunk of clear in my bits, I think. some day, I may use it....
Carl
Or, start with a chunk of plastic, drill, saw and and sand to size.
Not sure where it came from, but, I have a chunk of clear in my bits, I think. some day, I may use it....
Carl
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Perhaps, in view of the LED, nothing is needed. LEDS seem to have a narrower light beam than the older incandecents.
Or, start with a chunk of plastic, drill, saw and and sand to size.
Not sure where it came from, but, I have a chunk of clear in my bits, I think. some day, I may use it....
Carl
Or, start with a chunk of plastic, drill, saw and and sand to size.
Not sure where it came from, but, I have a chunk of clear in my bits, I think. some day, I may use it....
Carl
Btw my bad, I glanced at the funnel part in the assembly and assumed it was the socket it since it looked like one, but I can see that isn't the case upon further inspection.
It doesn't need to be pretty since it is hidden away. Idk if I would bother with a lathe. Probably buy some nylon stock at a hardware store and drill/cut it appropriately on each end. No need for it to be really tapered, a single step is all that seems necessary. Even without a drill press, a vice or clamp and a hand drill would be certainly doable. That or a very simple 3d model based on a few measurements that could be 3d printed at a local maker space or the like.
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Aluminum tubing. Cut to length. Parchment paper and JB weld work well together. Stand the tube up on parchment and form a base with JB weld ( not JB quick ). When hardened, the parchment will release from the JB and leave a beautifully smooth surface. wait a full day and you can file the JB like aluminum to perfect the base.
Its like old-school version of 3-D printing.
edit: Parchment paper is for baking. I don't want you brits to glue an alluminum tube to your heraldry.
Its like old-school version of 3-D printing.
edit: Parchment paper is for baking. I don't want you brits to glue an alluminum tube to your heraldry.
Last edited by JigJag; 06-27-2017 at 06:44 AM.