Military Flashlight Restoration MX-991/U

[@nawlinsdemon6126]

I still have mine issued to me in 1977. Already knew how to restore myself but reviewed your video anyway. Well done!

[@timeflysintheshop]

Thank You! I was born in 1976! I use the flashlight every day to take the dog out to go potty in the evening and early morning. If you liked that video, maybe you would like some of my other videos? Thanks for watching. 👍😀👍

[@1D10CRACY]

When I was a kid we use to buy these at the local surplus store. I wish I had kept them. :)

[@timeflysintheshop]

You can still buy them brand new, or of course there's tons of them on EBAY and in antique shops!

[@Reggyontheroad]

Remind me of the torches wee used in the late seventies in the British army great find

[@GuntersGarage]

I love those flashlights! I have several myself. Nice looking old one you have there, probably last forever.

[@timeflysintheshop]

Me too! Thanks! :)

[@Hjerte_Verke]

At least it is serviceable. New LED flashlights with those fancy anodized aluminum bodies have switches and a circuit board (resistor plus a lighting mode circuit) that cannot be serviced when they go kaput. These old flashlights use a simple mechanical switch that connects metal (copper) to metal (copper) to complete a circuit and energize the filament. If you want less brightness, you just occlude the beam with a filter (a white piece of paper, etc) or a colored lens. Too bad the switch is riveted to the body but I suppose only severe abuse will ruin it. The MX-991/U is probably meant to be disposable just like a USGI M-16 magazine.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Awesome! Great conversion! 😃👍

[@Cracken_The_Throttle-dm9fm]

Came to check out the channel and I went right to this video because I have this exact light. I always wished it was a tad brighter, might have to do this one. Nice video !

[@timeflysintheshop]

Thanks Cracken! 👍😀😎

[@timeflysintheshop]

If you poke around in my channel videos, you'll find some videos about my son's shop and his activities. He is 14 now, but always looking for the next upgrade! 👍😀😎

[@Cracken_The_Throttle-dm9fm]

@@timeflysintheshop ill definitely have to check it out. its always cool to see the skills and knowledge passed down. It doesn't happen as often as it should.

[@bigvicsworkshop]

Nice video Mr. James. I recall this and the led conversion... I still think thats cool!

[@timeflysintheshop]

Thanks Vic. So far you seem to be the only one who remembered that this was old footage. I say so in the description, but few people read that. Those old videos are some of my most watched, so I thought a compilation which weeded out 20% of the unnecessary stuff would be good. That and I made a short video, but I am not sure how you specify it as a YT "short".

[@bigvicsworkshop]

@@timeflysintheshop I have no clue on the shorts, for some reason if mine are longer than 15s then it will not load...on Instagram they call them reels..now, I have them down and enjoy posting there!!

[@Everythings_Adjustable]

Great restoration and good save on the reflector! 🛠👍😊

[@timeflysintheshop]

Thanks! 👍😁👍

[@patjohnson3100]

I have a ww 2 vintage Fulton flashlight that has U.S.N. molded into the body. Exact same color as yours, but it isn't an anglehead light. It looks like a regular flashlight. I dont think my light has any provision for different color filters unless they were carried in a separate pouch. The corrosion in the base of my light was worse than yours, but could be cleaned up. The switch on mine is held to the body with two small screws, while yours looks like it is riveted. When I removed it from the body , it was packed with decades of dust. Cool to know that the manufacturer is still around. Buy American.

[@timeflysintheshop]

Yes! I am looking for one like you describe. I know they are out there, but much harder to find for a price I can afford. I will keep up the hunt! That is where the fun is!

[@WhispersFromTheDark]

I still have mine, that was issued back in 1986.

[@timeflysintheshop]

Were you in the military? If so what branch?

[@WhispersFromTheDark]

@@timeflysintheshop Texas State Guard. 101st & 103rd MP bn.

[@jeeb5180]

Love the video, i am ALWAYS on the look out of these flashlights, to restore them as well... but @ 18:47 did notice you forgot to replace the top ring seal after putting in the bulb... not nit picking, just not sure if it was noticed because i know there is some people out there that would be TRIGGERED & send hate messages to you about not knowing what you're doing & stuff like that... KEEP IT UP, keep the content going on mods/upgrades & such for these military lights... ill be sure to keep watching !!!

[@timeflysintheshop]

@jeeb5180 I am glad you enjoyed it. There were three videos of the restoration and then a quick one just about the upgrade kit. I do have them in a playlist. Thanks for watching, and check out some of my other videos.

[@EVILDR235]

Fulton still makes this flashlight and offers replacement parts.

[@timeflysintheshop]

Thanks for watching! 😁👍

[@melkc345]

Nice resto, James. What is the lubricant you used? Thanks. Jim

[@timeflysintheshop]

Thanks! I used a product for model trains called "E-Z LUBE conductive contact lubricant", from Bachmann Trains.

[@kaysonarnold1009]

If the contactor is burned can the prevent it from working?

[@timeflysintheshop]

A battery should not be able to "burn" the contacts, but they can become oxidized over time, or corroded by leaking batteries. If you can clean the oxidation or corrosion with steel wool, or sandpaper and get down to the copper again, then it should work fine. Good luck with your project, and if you have any more questions, make sure you watch all my videos about the flashlight to get all the details. 👍😀👍

[@kaysonarnold1009]

@timeflysintheshop okay thanks man

[@sneakyflutes]

With the MX991/U, the "U" stands for Underwater. That's what the gaskets are for. I think you forgot to put on another gasket ring at the the point where the light is, that's why there's a gap there.

[@timeflysintheshop]

I know it is considered waterproof, and I know it seems as if there should be a gasket there because of the gap, but I looked at many images online and there's never a gasket there. The gasket that goes around the reflector and bulb assembly is compressed to the opening of the body when screwed on, so it does not need another seal there. Though I tried to put one there just to see if it made sense and I found that the gap did not close enough to really compress the gasket enough to add any benefit, so I left it out. I suppose there has to be an exploded assembly image for this somewhere on the internet or the fulton web site. Maybe the older channel gasket is thicker and keeps the gap too large, but if you use only the new gaskets, you would need to include one in the visible gap? Anyway... Thanks for watching! Check out some of my other videos. 👍😁👍