ArdWrknTrk Posted June 7, 2020 Share Posted June 7, 2020 Unless you're really set on Snap-On check these guys out: https://cripedistributing.com/ I have a few Snap-On/BluePoint tools, but I don't see the value and I'd rather buy American at their prices. Oh! Amazon just confirmed shipment of my LED's. So this thread is back on track. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted June 7, 2020 Share Posted June 7, 2020 Oh! Amazon just confirmed shipment of my LED's. So this thread is back on track. Yippee! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted June 7, 2020 Share Posted June 7, 2020 Yippee! Uh, yea.... 😐 I'll put it at the top of my list when they get here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted June 9, 2020 Share Posted June 9, 2020 Uh, yea.... 😐 I'll put it at the top of my list when they get here. And, they're here. I think this is where I'm going with them. You can see the existing 1156 style LED Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted June 9, 2020 Share Posted June 9, 2020 And, they're here. I think this is where I'm going with them. You can see the existing 1156 style LED I have some grommets for where the wires pass inside the hood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted June 9, 2020 Share Posted June 9, 2020 And, they're here. I think this is where I'm going with them. You can see the existing 1156 style LED The front locations look ideal as they'll shower the whole engine compartment with light. And while your body will block light from some of the LEDs hitting whatever you are working on, light from the others should fill in. But will the light from the rear strips be right in your eyes? I guess there's no way to know but try them there. And, remind me of where the switch is going to be? I'm thinking of why you have the wiring pointing in the directions you do. I know you have a plan..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 The front locations look ideal as they'll shower the whole engine compartment with light. And while your body will block light from some of the LEDs hitting whatever you are working on, light from the others should fill in. But will the light from the rear strips be right in your eyes? I guess there's no way to know but try them there. And, remind me of where the switch is going to be? I'm thinking of why you have the wiring pointing in the directions you do. I know you have a plan..... You can see the whole for the existing switch behind the wire, about 4" left of the 1156 LED I have mounted now. I suppose I could mount the lower LED's right up along the hinges so they are pointing more 'down', but I'll have to see what their spread is. I've had to do things back by the rear vacuum tree and oil pressure sender, so I want to make sure I have light without having to pull the air cleaner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted June 11, 2020 Share Posted June 11, 2020 You can see the whole for the existing switch behind the wire, about 4" left of the 1156 LED I have mounted now. I suppose I could mount the lower LED's right up along the hinges so they are pointing more 'down', but I'll have to see what their spread is. I've had to do things back by the rear vacuum tree and oil pressure sender, so I want to make sure I have light without having to pull the air cleaner I was wondering about placing the lights where the yellow arrows are. Is there a way you can put them in place temporarily to test? Maybe a few magnets? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted June 11, 2020 Share Posted June 11, 2020 I was wondering about placing the lights where the yellow arrows are. Is there a way you can put them in place temporarily to test? Maybe a few magnets? I could certainly do that, but think I'd rather have them on the rearmost pair of diagonals. I want light back at the firewall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted June 11, 2020 Share Posted June 11, 2020 I could certainly do that, but think I'd rather have them on the rearmost pair of diagonals. I want light back at the firewall. Then what about where the green arrows are? I'm just looking for a way to direct it and keep it out of your eyes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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