Under Hood/Engine / Bay Lights Tutorial and Install!
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- Опубликовано: 23 авг 2017
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Great idea! Especially for Ford owners since they are under the hood a lot. 👍👍
Looks good. You might want to consider down the road adding either some kind of loom or wrap over the wires. Especially with running them around the latch assembly and thru the structure of the hood. The hood inner structure has sharp edge and could eventually wear thru or cut the coating on the wires and cause a short.
And if anyone wants the engine bay brighter you can also add a strip under the lip on the firewall where the top cowl panel meets the firewall. It's a good spot to add the strip lights, without them being visible during the day. But will really light up the engine at night.
That's a pretty cool idea. I always wondered why car's didn't often have this as standard.
If I were to make a change, I'd actually use an incandescent lamp and have the holder attached to the underside of the hood in a recess, so that it looks more stock/factory fitted.
But I guess I'm the kind of person who likes things to look understated, and boring.
Lots of guys here in the midwest use these lights for there boats to fish at night good job on the install👍😊
Great idea. I was going to do a toggle. But I like the mercury switch. I will grab a inline fuse also.
That's one sweet idea and wow there bright haha great video man
Don't work too hard man! Love your videos, keep it up!
dude that looks sick I like it :)
Nicely done!
Thanks!
You say 'go from there' and 'pretty much/litterally' so much man haha still awesome videos as always
That lights up the bay more than I thought it would. I thought that they might need to be mounted lower.
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Agearhead4life is a awesome guy really helpful if anyone has any questions
yea I agree.
Pretty cool man, I need that!
And here is my idea, what about a video where you show how it is to build your dream car... you know, with pictures, driving and all that kind of stuff. Hope you like it!
Good luck man.
Got mine from SuperBrightLEDs also (a lot of choices)... I have mine hooked to an LED rocker switch that I use to turn on the lights. I also have it to where I can disconnect the wire and plug it into a small 12v battery pack for when I am working on something and the car battery needs to be disconnected or removed so I can have the lights anytime. Works great. I work nights, so I'm a night owl and find myself working on my car a lot in the evening hours... I've had them for 3+ years now with no issues. I like the mercury switch idea. I'm thinking of using one of those or a pin (plunger) switch so when I open the hood, the blue LED on my rocker switch turns on revealing the rocker switch. The only question about the mercury switch (I think yours is actually a ball bearing switch) is, will the forward motion of the car activate the switch? that's why I'm thinking a pin (plunger) switch may be a better choice... Right now I have it to where the "switch LED" only turns on with the switch. Not that big of issue. It's not like I can't find the switch without the LED on. Just something to add for the "cool" effect. Thanks for the video and suggestions...
Great video
Appreciate it!
Awesome job. The only thing I would have done differently is I would have grounded it at the point where you spliced the two together at the latch. That way instead of running two wires down to the body you would have only had to run the positive.
I would use a plunger switch they use for hood/trunk alarms... Just a thought.. Nice job!
You could run some of those lights down the sides of the hood to if you wanted it brighter
Great idea! I’m curious how the mercury switch works. Is there any chance of it turning on off-roading for instance?
There is, but it’s adjustable to prevent that. Mine flashes on sometimes when I floor it and launch hard. It surprised me at first. I think it was a spark. Lol
What year is your Ford pickup? I have a 73. It has a 390fe in it with a c6 auto trans. Great truck.
For a few dollars more, hit up F150LEDS for a complete kit that's ultra bright and sweet looking. After putting a set on my 2018 truck, I bought 2 more- one for my Cadillac SRX and for my Avenger. Different colors available and they're universal.
Regular switch = No battery drain when you have your hood open for 8-10 hours during daylight.
So acceleration might be an issue….. ? Did it trigger the mercury switch ? I think i am going to stick with tried and true keep it simple hood pin that alarm/remote starters use.
Thanks for the shoutout brotha! I’m glad to see that the idea was helpful. Good job sharing the knowledge. 👍
Keep it up and Keep On Wrench’n!
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Macko has a led bar that you can put under neth a hood of a truck and they have Hocks to hold on their really cool
Merc switch nice. I had the same idea only with a plunger switch to ground
The mercury switch works well when you raise the hood when your stopped, but they can also be triggered from the inertia of accelerating or braking, as the mercury rolls around in the capsule. A plunger switch is a better option. With either, you still need a separate on/off switch so that a mechanic doesn't leave you hood up for hours and kill your battery.
@@chrisgraham2904 I didn't want to drill into the car w/a plunger switch, so I affixed a small plastic block (to underhood) to screw the merc switch into. I'm ahead of the curve on that one. LED's can burn for hours using little energy. An underhood by-pass switch was also installed. There's a metal tab that the Merc. switch can be "bent" over on. I adjusted this as so the inertia does,nt make the merc switch wash back during manual shifts triggering the light to come on. The tab can ALSO be bent to "FLASH" Bright white like "Lightning" strikes when shifting at night giving the hot rod a dramatic and intense appearance as she rows the boat down the road. Engine bay and underhood flash bright light for a milli-second bet. shifts
I got a few questions. I already drawn out my electrical schematic. Now as far as the wiring connections. Did you solder all the connects? How did you insulate them? Tape
thurm101 they’re all butt connectors that are crimped together. Then heat shrink over it. Not much heat or water gets close to the wiring
lol Jerry Rig Everything XD. was thinking of using a push to break switch, when you open the hood it goes on.
The tilt switch is nice for everyday use, but the additional toggle switch is a good addition. If you leave your vehicle with a mechanic for the day, just turn the lights off completely in case the shop just leaves your hood open all day. Note: That $7 tilt switch from Walmart (U.S.A.) is $45 from Walmart Canada...Ouch!
You can see where the hood bracing is shielding a majority of the illumination. Move the lights outside that pocket and you won't need additional lights.
LMC Truck Sells A Hood Insulation Kit with Pre Cut Dyna Mat Insulation underlay with A Molded Black Overlay that covers the entire under hood area it lets you hide your wires better more protection and reduces noise. Comes with the Ford LOGO or You can get the one without the Oval Logo Either is 180.00 Plus Shipping not sure because its oversize check it out if you like Other great Stuff for your Truck there as well.
I am doing one for our 64 Chevy C10 Without the LOGO were going without because it takes on more of A aftermarket look with the logo as there was no huge under hood Bow-tie Logo in 1964 trying to strike A balance between modern and old besides It is in Black I did not ask if it is paintable but there is Plastic Paint if you want it white. Will Spruce it up Significantly as well. I just ordered the Micro Switch thanks for the WALMART Link!
What is that small chain on the hood hanging for
You need some spoke us mag Wheels nice metis on the back Skinny's on the front and drop it little bit of a Jack and the back definitely need a 4-speed
Nice project bro. Can we instal it without fuses?
yeah if you wanna see what a truck fire might look like
Question I am getting my hood liner painted and the eyes are led lights, does anybody know how to do that? I have a picture of what I want done, but I need to know how to do this on the eyes. Im talking about my liner under the hood. Much appreciated.
I'd be nervous about speed bumps and potholes wearing them out from constant flashing. maybe something like a door switch instead?
Caleb Rinker leds will never wear out. Not in a single lifetime anyway
Won't the vibration from driving turn it on and off
Bet ur lights come on when u go UP HILLS LOL nice job
15 amps is right on the edge for 18 gauge wire. You might want to put a 10 amp or smaller fuse in there. Those LEDs probably won’t even draw one amp anyways. Just to be safe.
What knife was that?
Put a tree clip where the tension is
You should get one of those vintage looking bluetooth stereos for that truck. Nice video!
Dude you can get 50 meters of leds for $5. Unfortunately the operating temperature usually burns them out quickly. Can’t imaging them under the hood. Let us know how they hold up
Could you have put the lights inside the hood in the sides, then you would have indirect lighting, but totally hidden....
Checked out that Gearhead for life too much LS stuff for me
Use stick on cable tie holders
I wouldn't use the mercury switch just because going down the road and hitting bumps it will turn on and if you park on an angle it will turn on and kill your battery
Moto GreasyVlogger With how little power LED lights draw it would have to be parked with them on for a long time to drain the battery.
I see you have a ford shirt on. You must work on your car alot...lol
What's Craig mean??
you should do a buyers guide I am still looking for one
Check out Wish.Com lights are cheap
A bar's guy on older truck like that is just about pointless she's either run or she's not honesty save your hunt allers by some Elodie had let's
Worst led install ever