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electrical system => headlights and tail lights => Topic started by: steve-0 on June 08, 2014, 01:54:06 AM

Title: plug connectors for the tail lights
Post by: steve-0 on June 08, 2014, 01:54:06 AM

here are the part numbers for the plug connectors for the tail lights

5078-42      2 pin,    one needed for the left rear tail light
5078-41M   1 pin,    three needed, 2 for the right tail light and one for the left.

put these numbers in a google search with=       connector taillight


M.V spares has the best prices i have found
http://www.mvspares.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=21&products_id=120
http://www.mvspares.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=21&products_id=121

there is also a later style, im not sure if they where used in halftracks.
http://www.mvspares.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=22_24&products_id=157
http://www.mvspares.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=22_24&products_id=158

M.V spares also has the best prices on light switches
http://www.mvspares.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=22_24&products_id=170


and they also have the wire connectors
http://www.mvspares.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=21&products_id=254
http://www.mvspares.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=35&products_id=257

Title: Re: plug connectors for the tail lights and fender mounted headlights
Post by: bright87 on June 08, 2014, 01:50:59 PM

What about the headlights? Don't leave me hanging Steve!

Title: Re: plug connectors for the tail lights and fender mounted headlights
Post by: steve-0 on June 08, 2014, 02:22:00 PM

i could be wrong on this but if i remember correctly.

the front fender mounted headlights use the same 2 pin connector as the left tail light.
http://www.mvspares.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=21&products_id=121

then you would just need to get one of these things i think.  ( i dont have any of these headlights anymore so i cant verify)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/X2-FORD-GPW-WILLYS-MB-JEEP-G503-M38-M38A1-M170-WWII-TAIL-HEAD-LAMP-LIGHT-SOCKET-/141281508825?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item20e508bdd9&vxp=mtr

these where used on scout cars also


(http://www.surfacezero.com/g503/data/3760/scout_car.jpg)

(http://www.surfacezero.com/g503/data/3760/2scout_car.jpg)



(http://www.surfacezero.com/g503/data/3760/medium/5717.jpg)

(http://www.surfacezero.com/g503/data/3760/medium/5b7.jpg)

Title: Re: plug connectors for the tail lights and fender mounted headlights
Post by: steve1973 on June 10, 2014, 06:19:16 PM

Steve,

The socket in the headlight bucket is spring loaded and the plug that goes in it is solid. I guess if you use both of the parts you listed it will work but it is reversed from original. The socket is solid and the plug is spring loaded. I can get photos of my originals next time I'm at the shop.

Steve A.

Title: Re: plug connectors for the tail lights
Post by: steve-0 on June 11, 2014, 12:07:48 AM

thanks for the correction

Title: Re: plug connectors for the tail lights
Post by: scotty71 on June 18, 2014, 10:07:13 PM

Sockets shown on ebay are produced by Cole Hersee part #2356