[Healeys] chrome ring assembly problem on indicators???

[Jack Feldman]

 I had the same problem in the rear, and decided to replace the rubber part.
When I fastened the metal bulb socket to the car it distorted the rubber,
and  I couldn't get the ring to fit.

I compared the two and discovered that the old one had a bit of extra rubber
to make it fit the curve of the fender without fdistorting. The new one was
being distorted by the shape of the fender.

When I asked if I had the correct part I was told that the new rubber was
correct, but I still couldn't get the ring on.

Anyone have a similar experience?

BTW, when I had a brand spanking new BugEye, I changed the lights without
any trouble. Perhaps new rubber would help.

Jack

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Message: 14
Date: Tue, 10 Mar 2009 19:31:31 -0500
From: "Randy Dickson" <rdickson at midwestarchaeology.com>
Subject: [Healeys] chrome ring assembly problem on indicators???
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Fellow Healeyoids,

I'm having a hell of a time getting that little chrome ring into the rubber
light housing on the rear turn indicator lights.  I got the fronts in fine,
but I can't get the rears in to save my life.  I have spent an hour on just
one!  I'm sick of slipping with the rounded blade of a screwdriver and
gouging the paint.  I got these from AH Spares about five years ago and they
have never seen the light of day.  Did they change dimensions when they
passed the time/space continuum?     I don't know if I need to get other
ones, use silicone or like lubricant or what.  I always had a slightly hard
time with these on my old Minis and my Cobra (which are identical) but
NOTHING like the Healey problem.  Maybe there is a special tool??????  Help
is appreciated as how to proceed.



Randy

Healey-Archaeologist