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Spot Light fix/replacement

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by Gambi80, Sep 18, 2010.

  1. Sep 18, 2010 #1
    Gambi80

    Gambi80 Medium Load Member

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    I've got a Pete 378 with a factory installed spot light that doesn't move at all. The light works fine but it won't swivel or move up/down.

    Has anyone attempted to fix one of these? Is it easier to replace it than fix it? Is it a PITA to do? I'd like the thing to work right, if for nothing else to have a little fun with...not in an ignorant way. I've been working a lot at night this year and no matter how many times I go through a place during the day, I get lost at night...:biggrin_25523:
     
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  3. Sep 18, 2010 #2
    dancnoone

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    With everything "hard" done. Hole and wiring.

    The replacement with a new unit is simple, so long as the unit is similar.
     
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  4. Sep 18, 2010 #3
    CondoCruiser

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    It's probably rusted. Try soaking it down with some penetraing oil.
     
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  5. Sep 18, 2010 #4
    Gambi80

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    The handle moves, but moves as if it's 'free' of whatever it's supposed to be attached to. But if I try to move the light itself, it'll move left and right, but not up and down.

    awdirect.com has a few of them for $120 +/-
     
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  7. Sep 18, 2010 #5
    CondoCruiser

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    Ah, it must have a splined shaft that's stripped. I'll see if I can't search one out. That might be a good item at one of these big truck junk yards.
     
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  8. Sep 19, 2010 #6
    Krooser

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    Those Unity spots usually don't have a spline in them... at least not the ones I've seen... they can be kinda a PITA to repair... I have an old friend who loves working on them and he always get's 'em right even after I give up!

    Rots of Ruck...
     
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  9. Oct 24, 2010 #7
    Huggins989

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    If it's a Unity spotlight give me a call and I can walk you through the repair/adjustments. They can be a PITA if you havnt done them before. I have built fire trucks and police cars for 12 years and have repaired and installed more spots than I care to remember. Jason 979-229-6628
     
    Huggins989, Oct 24, 2010
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