Howard Goldstein wrote:
Seeking a replacement for a 3-terminal "light delay" component for my
ancient Overhead Door model 100 garage door opener (or something I can
work with to replace the original component) .

This component is ceramic element wrapped with fragile nichrome that's
supposed to heat up a nearby bimetal contact that closes and lights the
lamps for a while after the moter reaches its limit.

The factory stopped making this model and the component back in 82 so
if anyone has an old one they'd sell the part from, or can suggest an
alternative to a new garage door operator, please let me know.
Thanks!

Hi Howard...

How about doing away with it (the light, not the opener)
and replacing it instead for a very few dollars with
something (imho) far better ?

Consider installing one of those yard "security" lights,
that turn on when anyone/anything approaches, and remain on
for a few minutes?

Advantages - it can be mounted anywhere in your garage,
far better than dead center over the car roof. It will
come on if you open the walk in door after dark. Some, if
not all, can accept two reflector bulbs, lighting far
better. It can be forced on to provide regular lighting,
ie working on the car or whatever. It provides a tiny
bit of security - maybe a deterent if someone should
snoop around or try to get into your garage (even more
valuable if you have an attached garage) And they cost
incredibly little - I've seen them on sale for as little
as 5 bucks (canadian)

Just for your consideration.

Take care.

Ken