Glen Davis Posted October 21, 2021 Report Posted October 21, 2021 How do I change the bulb in my barber pole gear indicator on the floor on my J? I Purchased a 12 V bulb to replace the existing 24 V bulb so it would be brighter. I hope changing the bulb does not involve removing the belly pan. That would be quite a chore just to replace a tiny little lightbulb.
Guest Posted October 21, 2021 Report Posted October 21, 2021 The belly panels have to come off to access the bulb. A 5/16” ignition wrench will allow you to remove the bulb retaining nut. Clarence
A64Pilot Posted October 21, 2021 Report Posted October 21, 2021 Removing the belly panel doesn’t take me 5 min, and I’m old. Get a good electric drill with an adjustable clutch, and do not scrimp on a creeper, get a good one with and adjustable back rest, a comfortable creeper makes a big difference. Get a handful of new screws before you start, it’s likely a few should be repaced.
Hank Posted October 21, 2021 Report Posted October 21, 2021 3 hours ago, A64Pilot said: Get a handful of new screws before you start, it’s likely a few should be repaced. I buy screws and teflon washers to go under them in nags of 100 from Spruce. I think #8 washers are $0.02 each this way.
A64Pilot Posted October 21, 2021 Report Posted October 21, 2021 You use the thick white plastic washers?
PT20J Posted October 21, 2021 Report Posted October 21, 2021 6 hours ago, Glen Davis said: How do I change the bulb in my barber pole gear indicator on the floor on my J? I Purchased a 12 V bulb to replace the existing 24 V bulb so it would be brighter. I hope changing the bulb does not involve removing the belly pan. That would be quite a chore just to replace a tiny little lightbulb. Mooney used a 28V bulb in 14V airplanes to evidently to make it dimmer. This works because the higher voltage bulb will be under rated. However, if you put a 14V bulb in a 28V system it will not last very long. Skip
PT20J Posted October 21, 2021 Report Posted October 21, 2021 Also, if you have a one piece belly, don’t use a drill driver on the fasteners — it’s attached with camlocs. Skip
Hank Posted October 21, 2021 Report Posted October 21, 2021 6 hours ago, PT20J said: Also, if you have a one piece belly, don’t use a drill driver on the fasteners — it’s attached with camlocs. Skip Mine isn't. There are 48 #8 flathead screws with countersunk washers, plus five #6s behind the nose wheel. But I don't use power screwdrivers. Husky makes a great double-ratcheting screwdriver. 1
Guest Posted October 22, 2021 Report Posted October 22, 2021 7 hours ago, PT20J said: Also, if you have a one piece belly, don’t use a drill driver on the fasteners — it’s attached with camlocs. Skip Only on the factory composite belly fairing. Many of the aftermarket use machine screws. Clarence
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