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Always Evergreen
Joined: 12 Dec 2015
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City/Region: SW
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2003
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
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 Posted: Sat Dec 12, 2015 7:00 pm Post subject: White running light |
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Hi,
I need to take the white running light post off the top of the cabin of my 2003 22' cruiser. I loosened the plastic keeper and pulled, but the light post didn't budge. I assume that it is a plug in post and it should just lift out, but I don't know and don't want to break it. Anyone know how that comes out?
Thanks.
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Blueback
Joined: 02 Oct 2004
Posts: 235
City/Region: Qualicum Beach, Vancouver Island
State or Province: BC
C-Dory Year: 1990
C-Dory Model: 16 Angler
Vessel Name: Blueback
Photos: Blueback
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| Posted: Sat Dec 12, 2015 7:17 pm Post subject: Re: White running light |
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| Always Evergreen wrote: | Hi,
I need to take the white running light post off the top of the cabin of my 2003 22' cruiser. I loosened the plastic keeper and pulled, but the light post didn't budge. I assume that it is a plug in post and it should just lift out, but I don't know and don't want to break it. Anyone know how that comes out?
Thanks.
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On my 16 Angler it just pulls out. If yours has been plugged in for a long time you may have some corrosion across the terminals. Go very easy with a slight rocking and pulling motion. If you can get a little wd40 around the edge of the socket as well. Next time mount with dielectric grease on the terminals and hub of socket. lots of luck
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Sunbeam
Joined: 23 Feb 2012
Posts: 3990
City/Region: Out 'n' About
State or Province: Other
C-Dory Year: 2002
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
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| Posted: Sat Dec 12, 2015 10:13 pm Post subject: |
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Welcome, Evergreen!
Sounds like you may have the same all-around light I do, the Perko 1209. (I have a 2002. ) Sort of a teardrop shaped chromed base, then upright plugs into it, and a black screw ring retains it.
If so, yes, it just pulls out. There are a couple of pins in the base that engage with holes in the bottom of the upright pole, so you won't want to twist it. Mine is a bit of a tug as well - enough so that I would not "just do it" without knowing that was how it was supposed to go.
Here are a few photos that show it better. BTW, if you don't already know this, you may have a round black plastic "plug" beneath the helm. That's a fitting you can screw the cap onto that goes onto the base fitting to keep weather out when the light is not mounted -- that's the two small black pieces shown to the left in the last photo, below. (And too there may be two black "pole holders" fastened to the underside of the port V-berth side deck to stow the pole/light in.)
PS: If you'd like to show off your boat, feel free to contact Tyboo or DaNag in a PM and ask them for an album. We always like to see more C-Dorys, mods, cruising grounds, other hobbies, or what-have-you. |
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BrentB
Joined: 15 Jul 2006
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City/Region: Greenwood
State or Province: IN
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| Posted: Sat Dec 12, 2015 10:47 pm Post subject: |
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After re installing it, add some dielectric grease
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Blueback
Joined: 02 Oct 2004
Posts: 235
City/Region: Qualicum Beach, Vancouver Island
State or Province: BC
C-Dory Year: 1990
C-Dory Model: 16 Angler
Vessel Name: Blueback
Photos: Blueback
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| Posted: Sat Dec 12, 2015 11:48 pm Post subject: |
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| BrentB wrote: | | After re installing it, add some dielectric grease |
BTW Its identical to mind -16- Angler after observing the photo -- remember a little weasel piss -er WD40 helps and as I said before dielectric grease - if not available-- Vaseline. |
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thataway
Joined: 02 Nov 2003
Posts: 21546
City/Region: Pensacola
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: thataway
Photos: Thataway
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| Posted: Sun Dec 13, 2015 4:44 pm Post subject: |
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PB blaster is far better than WD 40 (a moisture dispersant), at loosening corrosions.
Agree with dielectric grease. Probably best to put the light up, only when you need it.
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thataway
Joined: 02 Nov 2003
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City/Region: Pensacola
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C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: thataway
Photos: Thataway
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PB blaster is far better than WD 40 (a moisture dispersant), at loosening corrosions.
Agree with dielectric grease. Probably best to put the light up, only when you need it. |
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