light kit on old leslie locke model

[jenniferb]

Hi there!
I have a leslie locke fan in my kitchen model number DCF -482. I would like to install a Hampton Bay light kit onto it. It is very similar in nature to this fan here
www.vintageceilingfans.com/leslielockedf-484.html

All the instructions I have seen tell me to undo the three screws holding in the cover cap and thread my wires through there. As you can see, I have no such screws ha ha. I have been trying to install it by just going in through the bottom, but my light kit bolt does not match up to the sizing of the acess...it has wider opening with threading near the base and then narrows a bit of the way up. My bolt fits neither of these. Is there a way to open this base? My directions indicate to open the cap, thread my wires through, put my hex nut and washer back on, then connect the wires. I see in the photos on this site a light kit was installed in one and is noted to be light kit adaptable. I have all the proper wiring on my fan for a light kit, just can't figure how to get into it all. Thanks much for taking a look!
Jen

ADD ON
Ok so I was just thinking, if the bolt doesn't fit through the bottom, it ain't gonna fit through right? No matter how I try and apply it, top or bottom. I think I will just have a new fan installed and save myself any more heartache ha ha.

[Cole S.]

Hello Jennifer, I know exactly what you're talking about. It's supposed to fit the smaller part further up. I own this model of fan as well, and have noticed the same thing you did. I'm not sure how the light is supposed to go on, the threads start, but don't go all the way in.

If you're removing the fan, would you consider selling it? This fan is a childhood fan for me, and I'd love to have another one.

[Rick M.]

Yeah, if the light doesn't screw in properly, then the light kit won't fit I guess. If all else fails, sell the fan to Cole.

Welcome, by the way.

[Drew K.]

Could you drill the shaft?

[Cole S.]

Nov 19, 2009 19:48:42 GMT -5 Drew K. said:

Could you drill the shaft?

Someone with no experience would have great risk of complications, and it shouldn't really be drilled in any case.

[jenniferb]

Thanks to everyone for their input. Yes, the inner threading hole is too small for the bolt of the light kit and the outer threading hole is too big. After much heartache of trying to make it work and denial that it could work ha ha ha, I have admitted defeat.

And I agree, I could not attempt to modify the fan with my skill set, plus I would always worry something would go bad with the fan further on since I meddled with it ha ha ha.

I haven't decided whether or not I am replacing my fan yet, I sure was frustrated enough last time to sell it on the spot ha ha ha. I am having a GC do some light house repairs around the house, if I end up having him replace it I will let you know Cole.

Thanks again everyone, my husband is out on deployment so it falls to me to make these lil house repairs and it helped being able to come here and get some advice on this.

[Cole S.]

Great, you know where to find me.

God bless your husband and I hope he'll be safe while away. Feel free to come back anytime to join in the conversation, everyone is welcome even if you don't know anything about fans.

[Rick M.]

Very true, Cole!

[Cole S.]

Yup, if you don't know anything you soon will because people learn fast once they become a regular member.