Any suggestions on removing a broken bulb?

[derek7871]

Both parking light bulbs on my '68 Ranger will not come out. The glass part of the bulb has become unattached from the metal part that attaches to the socket. I figure I'll have to break the bulb and then try to get the metal part out. Does anybody have any wisdom or advice?

[72hiboy4x4]

after removing power from the circuit, break out the glass and use a pair of needle-nose pliers to bend/remove the metal casing. easy to do.


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[derek7871]

Thanks. I was hoping it wouldn't be too much of a headache.

[390Nut]

What he said, and afterwards, use a bit of emery cloth or fine sandpaper to clean up the corrosion that's sure to be in there. A little dielectric grease goes on every bulb I replace, now. Used sparingly, it keeps the moisture out of the contact areas quite well.

[Fake Name]

If you have a wine cork, you can usually cram it in enough to get a bite. The grease when reinstalling is key.

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[SmokeyBear]

a potato works too.

[derek7871]

Thanks for all the great ideas. I will give them a shot this weekend and I'll let ya'll know how it goes. Thanks again!!

[Joe Kriston]

I'm dying to know which one worked....

[derek7871]

I finally found time to remove those bulbs. I know ya'll were are the edge of your seats waiting. Anyway, I ended up breaking the glass and using a pair of needle nose to get the metal part of the bulb out. Thanks for the advise.