Uneven Tail Light Brightness

[Tlentz]

I finally got my tail lights, brake lights and turn signals working on my 41'.  Does any one have an idea i can look at that would cause the right to be brighter than the left?  Thanks!

[dplotkin]

Try a pair of matching bulbs. Before you do that, carefully inspect the sockets, clean the contacts, and inspect the grounds.

Dan

[Bill Ingler #7799]

The 1154 bulb used in the 41 tail lamp is a dual filament bulb. One filament is rated at 21 CP and the other at 3 CP. I believe the 3 CP was the tail lamp and the 21 was used as stop or the turn signal. I would check the wiring going into the socket to see if you might have the 21 CP wire hooked into the socket where the 3 CP should be connected. Easy to make a wrong connection especially if you have new wiring and new sockets.   Bill

[Jeff Rosansky CLC #28373]

Check the terminals and then the grounds.  Squirt some contact cleaner (or even WD40) into the bulb socket.  Then take a piece of scotchbrite and stick it in there then spin it around with a regular screwdriver.  That will clean the socket.  If that doesn't work then clean the grounds.
Jeff

[Tlentz]

Thanks guys, I took all of your advice and it looks beautiful!!! 

[D.Yaros]

And the solution was?

[Tlentz]

Not really sure, checked all wiring and wire brushed grounds.   So it was more than likely a ground issue.