gra511 Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 the fiber optic light strip that lights up my air conditioner and various locations on my dash have gone out. I replaced the bulb that supplies the light to the strips , but the light seems to go only a couple of inches and quits. I know these are kind of fragile and they don't take much abuse. Has anyone tried to buy these. this truck was built in 1986. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36082-fiber-optic-replacement/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_martell Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 I'm no expert, but if the fibers are broken, the light will stop at the break.....A fiber optic cable is merely thin strips of glass....dont have much experience with them...sorry Quote Lack of planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part.... Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36082-fiber-optic-replacement/#findComment-249689 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 If you can't buy them at the dealer try Radio Shack or a store that sells scientific or educational toys. I used them in my race car. If you cut the it has to be a square cut and the end has to be polished so the light doesn't scatter. Dealer is probably your best shot though. Paul Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36082-fiber-optic-replacement/#findComment-249696 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gra511 Posted June 19, 2014 Author Share Posted June 19, 2014 Thanks for the tip on radio shack, I was able or should I say lucky to be able to order from our local Mack dealer. 3 out of the four that I needed are still available from Mack. But the fourth, the one that goes to the air conditioner isn't made any more, but was in inventory at another dealer. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36082-fiber-optic-replacement/#findComment-249843 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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