problem with brake lights

Post by **newmoggyowner** » Tue Aug 18, 2009 9:09 pm

I am a new Morris owner so can someone shed some light on how to get the screws out to change the brake bulbs on a seriesII 1954 morris minor, my partner tried to remove the screws to change the bulb, found that one of them was glued on by previous owner because the top had been broken off, then other one blew and while trying to remove the screws to renew it he took the top of his finger off!! He is a mechanic so I like to think he knows what he's doing! But there is obviously a knack to doing it, please help!!

Post by **bmcecosse** » Tue Aug 18, 2009 9:18 pm

Welcome to the Forum! Typical 'mechanic' - losing fingers indeed - tut tut. They are just 'screws' - so a good screwdriver of the correct size/form should do it. But - you have already discovered the PO has been gluing it together - and i'm afraid it's possible they may all be glued in! Nothing for it but to try better screwdriver. Good luck!

Post by **newmoggyowner** » Tue Aug 18, 2009 9:24 pm

Thankyou for replying, we'll have to invest in some better screwdrivers then!!!

Post by **bmcecosse** » Tue Aug 18, 2009 9:56 pm

Sorry - can't really suggest anything else. Other than get a better mechanic!

Post by **mike.perry** » Tue Aug 18, 2009 11:04 pm

They are probably chrome plated screws, hard but brittle, so the chances are that they may snap off at the base which will leave you the job of extracting the stumps and redrilling and tapping the holes in the base.
I don't know of any parts suppliers who sell replacement finger tips.
Good luck!!!

Post by **DAVIDMCCULLOUGH** » Tue Aug 18, 2009 11:39 pm

If its the old square type lamps (like the picture) the screws become very brittle and snap easily Im afraid. Also not available new, so as Mike says will probably need drilled and tapped.<br>

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Post by **RobThomas** » Wed Aug 19, 2009 6:09 pm

Oooooooooooooooooooooh! Shineeeeeeey!

Sorry, Oh yes, we were talking about those bolt thingies. Not pleasant to remove once knackered. Lots of WD40 to get them out and lots of copper grease to get them back in. Are the originals slotted flat/round head or slotted bolt head?

Post by **aupickup** » Wed Aug 19, 2009 6:31 pm

sometimes tightening a bit will break the rust and then unscrew

Post by **bmcecosse** » Wed Aug 19, 2009 9:55 pm

Just make sure the tools don't 'skite' across that shiny paint!