Finally getting around to replace fender well clearance light on Cimarron. Blew tire and it took the light and pulled the wire out from the wire tap.
Wire starts at the header than goes down thru ~ 4' of 1"x2" vertical tubing. Tubing than meets up with horizontal 2"x2" at the top of the wheel wheel. Access is provided by 1/2" holes into each. Have 3 - 1/2" holes to go thru.
So far, I have tried the wire, thin steel wire, and a 1/8" fish tape cable.
Anybody have a tried and true method out there? I have used the twine, bag and vacuum method on underground wire and am wondering if I could get that to work somehow????
Posted 2013-10-29 10:38 PM (#155598 - in reply to #155596) Subject: RE: "Fishing" wire for clearance light
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Posts: 5870 Location: western PA
If there is a wire already in the chase, connect the new wire to its end with a tapered joint. Twisting and soldering the joint can make a smooth transition. The joint has to be strong; if it comes apart during the pull, you may be changing religions. Spray everything liberally with WD 40 or an equivalent, and pull the old wire from the other end, or the closest access point.
Posted 2013-10-30 9:43 AM (#155603 - in reply to #155602) Subject: RE: "Fishing" wire for clearance light
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Posts: 5870 Location: western PA
I've had better luck with an air compressor and using a high air pressure, when compaired to a vacuum set up. You may find many chase leaks, and a low air volume with suction, won't draw the plug as well.
Posted 2013-10-30 9:47 AM (#155605 - in reply to #155596) Subject: RE: "Fishing" wire for clearance light
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Posts: 259 Location: Topeka Ks
You may try extending the nozzle on the blow gun with small diameter tubing with a notch on the end to capture the string line with a parachute and once you fish through the first 2 holes throw the air to it and hopefully it will lift the line. Good luck! Jg
Posted 2013-10-30 1:42 PM (#155611 - in reply to #155596) Subject: RE: "Fishing" wire for clearance light
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Posts: 87 Location: Williamsburg VA
I would try to insert a pocket magnet up in the hole in the wheel well and then drop a very small nut down the channel from the top on some fishing line. Hopefully by moving the line around you could get the nut to the magnet and pull it through the holes.
Posted 2013-10-30 3:39 PM (#155612 - in reply to #155611) Subject: RE: "Fishing" wire for clearance light
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Posts: 274 Location: Memphis, TN
When you get to the horizontal piece its hanging up? Used a ball chain like on a ceiling fan and a magnet. That has worked for me when I get hung up pulling wire.
Posted 2013-10-30 6:55 PM (#155616 - in reply to #155596) Subject: RE: "Fishing" wire for clearance light
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Originally written by Spin Doctor on 2013-10-29 7:22 PM
Finally getting around to replace fender well clearance light on Cimarron. Blew tire and it took the light and pulled the wire out from the wire tap.
Wire starts at the header than goes down thru ~ 4' of 1"x2" vertical tubing. Tubing than meets up with horizontal 2"x2" at the top of the wheel wheel. Access is provided by 1/2" holes into each. Have 3 - 1/2" holes to go thru.
So far, I have tried the wire, thin steel wire, and a 1/8" fish tape cable.
Anybody have a tried and true method out there? I have used the twine, bag and vacuum method on underground wire and am wondering if I could get that to work somehow????
Thanks.
You want TWO electrical fish tapes...one being worked from each end and hopefully hook them
"Fishing" wire for clearance light
