C3 Fiber Optic Repair
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C3 Fiber Optic Repair
I am repairing my shift console and all related parts. The fiber optic wires from the rear are cut off where they enter unter the console. I think I know that these cannot be just spliced. What do I need to know to fix this. I will have a new optic fiber light bar for the rear so I need to know how to extend the wires a foot or so and how to attach them to the light bar. If I have to replace the wire from the light sensor in the light socket all the way to the console light bar, what do I need to know about making the connections. Thanks.
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 2001
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From: Marietta GA
I believe there are repair kits. I can't speak to how well they work but the only other alternative is to replace the fibber optics from the tail of the car through the passenger compartment and into the console.
Last edited by BB68Vett; Jun 19, 2008 at 05:32 PM.
Pro
Joined: Jun 2004
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From: No longer in Heaven
Do a search. I had questions about the fiber optics in my '69 last year and I found a lot of information here by searching. There are kits, and if I remember correctly, to extend existing fibers, the fibers simply need to be correctly fused together.
Heel & Toe
Joined: Jan 2008
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From: Winnemucca NV
Here's a place to check for fiberoptic repair items
http://www.watsons-streetworks.com/fiberoptic.html
http://www.watsons-streetworks.com/fiberoptic.html
Racer
Joined: May 2008
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From: ********** New York
I have to tell you in my personal experience with fiber optics. I found it easier to just replace the line JMPO. However guys in my old shop have made custom length optics you just need patients. Just waiver the cost of new ones and the repair kit .
Last edited by BB427; Jun 19, 2008 at 06:31 PM.
