Underhood Lighting

[Red Rocket]

While I was fumbling with my flashlight tonight, I had the thought of adding some lights under the hood. Any thoughts? Halogen? Switch? Just a thought. Do any of you already have some, it can't cost that much and sure would be nice.

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1998 2500, 12 valves, SLT, auto, 3. 54, 285/75-16, TST 230/605, t/c switch, DiPricol EGT/boost guages,K&N,camper special, 65,000 miles(2/01),
12 ton goosneck!
'01 Polaris EDGE-X 600

 

[illflem]

Yours doesn't have any?My '95s have a light with a mercury switch,comes on when you raise the hood. I like GMs system better though,a underhood light on self retracing reel that comes on when you unreel it and will reach to the rear of the truck,would come in handy for fixing a flat.

 

[Cooker]

You can purchase the GM reel light and install it into your rig. I'm sure you can even find one in a salvage yard for not too much money.

 

[Red Rocket]

The light from the factory is purely worthless as for actually being able to see what you are doing in there. As for the reel cord, you still have to hold it, and my mag-lite is way brighter. I'll be exploring some cheap upgrades for this... .

 

[The patriot]

I have one of those 500,000 CP hand held jobs with battery clamps on the wires. You can usually find somewhere to lay it so that you can see what youre working on. Just dont put it too close to wiring too long. #ad

It may be a bit overkill, but you could dam for sure see what youre looking at.
As a side benefit, if it's raining out when youre under the hood, you can also dry your cloths, or toast weenies. #ad

Eric

[This message has been edited by The patriot (edited 03-13-2001). ]

 

[Lil' Dog]

The new ones don't have it? Heck mine has the underhood reel light factory edition.

J-eh

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Jason Hoffman
Lil' Mack - 89 D250LE 5 Spd 3. 54 LSD Reg Cab. K&N,"tweaked pump", BD Injectors, Banks Pyro/Boost, 3. 5" Exst tail section straight. E&M Custom seats. Bosch H4, PIAA 80W/80W HdLites. 100W Drv,55W Fogs.
237,500 miles (380,000 Kms) 7850 Hrs. Cummins Power Booster member.
The Original Turbo Diesel

Lil' Mack Pics 07-00

 

[Guest00]

My 83 Ford f 150 xlt had a reel light, on a mercury switch w/ enough cord to reach 5' behaind the truck.

#ad
I miss it.

 

[illflem]

Sure wouldn't take much work to put whatever type of light you like on a magnetic base connected to one of those reels. I have one of the lights like patriot Eric was speaking of,mine plugs into the lighter with a 25' cord,never have used it in five years on my truck,only others. Lets face it our Cummins don't break down much,not a whole lot of need for a underhood light.

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95' 25004X4,AT,Driftwood,Banks Stinger,Warn fender flairs and running boards(work truck)
95 3500,5 speed 3:54,BD E-brake,Driftwood,Banks&Psycotty,34,000 GCVW apple and tractor hauler(works harder truck)

 

[John]

Originally posted by RedRocket:
As for the reel cord, you still have to hold it, and my mag-lite is way brighter.

I purchased a GM reel type underhood light JUST after they became available on newer (then) GM trucks. Mine, as well as every reel type GM light I've seen has a magnetic base. As long as you don't have a Tupperware car (i. e. , Corvette) the magnet is a real asset.

 

[Phil Stuart]

I find myself tinkering under the hood not for the purpose of repairing anything,just to check stuff and look at the engine from time to time #ad
. I ended up just unhooking the wiring connector so the plug is not making contact,thus no light to drain battery. Like the other reply said,It's a cummins and we won't be repairing it very often!

Phil

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`01 2500,4x4,QC,LB,ETC,5 spd(DDX),HDtransfer case(DHG)
3. 55 LSD,Tow Pkg. ,Snow plow pkg. ,Forest Green PC,Mopar alum. side steps,Mopar mud flaps with Cummins logo,Mist grey seat covers,Tekonsha brake controller,Hadley air horns,Pacbrake.
Built in St. Louis
THE BIG GREEN MACHINE

Phil Stuart

 

[Red Rocket]

I guess I never realized GM's reel light had a magnetic base. I'll have to look into that, no big hurry. As a couple of you already stated, It's not like I'm on the side of the road fixing my truck, usually others.