morpwral

I recently acquired the swivel map light ball socket/lens and trim ring bezel for my console and when installed, the ball swivel portion seems to be very loose in the housing. I can move the swivel portion up an additional 1/8". I have the bezel piece and the ball/lens, 2 pcs only. The bulb is in the console. Are there more parts involved with the map light assembly? The console is a hardtop version. The bezel measures 7/16" from inside face to the back. The ball swivel measures 15/16" from the back to the narrow portion before rubber tip and 1 5/8" total. Pics of all parts needed would be helpful.
Thanks, Allan

JamesC

iTrader: (5)

I don't think the following link will offer much assistance, but you might check it out:

https://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/sho...hreadid=226910

The bezel and swivel light are the same in both types of consoles. The swivel light housing (in the console) is supposed to include a felt piece that makes the swivel light itself more stable and probably acts as a bit of an insulator for the bulb. Parts: bezel, swivel/lens, bulb, and felt piece. Should you not have the felt piece, go to a hardware store and buy a roll of door/window insulation, the felt type, and cut and trim a piece to fit the housing.

I believe I have these parts. When I arrive back in state this weekend, I'll try to snap some pics and add them to the link.

JamesC

84 1LE

iTrader: (9)

There is a felt gasket that goes between the swivel lense & the housing.That is probably why yours is loose?

morpwral

Thanks for the info. 84 1LE, are you able to snap a pic or two of the felt piece? I know JamesC offered to take a few pics if he has the parts later this weekend. I'm willing to accept all info/pics anyone sends my way. If all else fails, I'll probably make one myself doing the hardware store deal.
Thanks, Allan.

84 1LE

iTrader: (9)

Here they are,but my memory fails me sometimes.Theres actually TWO gaskets.1 goes around the swivel lense(this is probably the one your missing) the other in the housing.

84 1LE

iTrader: (9)

Here is where the other goes.

morpwral

Awesome. Thanks 841LE for snapping those pics. Gives me an idea of what to look for at the store unless you know of a source for those relatively cheap. Looks simple to make so I might go that route. Again thanks.

84 1LE

iTrader: (9)

Yeah ,either the junkyard or buy something similar to the original.

JamesC

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Since 1LE has snapped pics, I won't bother. I've messed with many of these consoles and never seen one with two felt pieces--but anything is possible with GM. From the pics, both pieces seem right at home. Shoot, experiment and if the lens seems more stable with two, go for it. I used Frost King's felt weatherstrip, which was 5/8" wide X 3/16" thick. It's easily trimmable and will certainly take less time to locate than a boneyard piece--unless you're extremely lucky.

JamesC

srdynamics1

iTrader: (10)

Interesting. I just thought it that is how it was. I've been useing electrical tape to keep it in snug. Off to the hardware store.