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Old Feb 11, 2008 | 11:21 AM
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I noticed one of my headlight doors on my 77 sits a little further into the oppening verses the other which is correct and flush. Is there an adjustment for this?

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Yes there is an adjustment screw - can be reached frm under the front of the car - in most cases you do not need to jack the car up to get to it, but get a flash light, shine it straight up at the headlight assemply and you will see the adjusting screw. If I can find a diagram I will post it - I took a red paint pin and marked mine. Wait until you are sure the vacumm has released all the pressure before you adjust (3 or 4 mins) after you shut the car off.
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Originally Posted by IrishJoker
Yes there is an adjustment screw - can be reached frm under the front of the car - in most cases you do not need to jack the car up to get to it, but get a flash light, shine it straight up at the headlight assemply and you will see the adjusting screw. If I can find a diagram I will post it - I took a red paint pin and marked mine. Wait until you are sure the vacumm has released all the pressure before you adjust (3 or 4 mins) after you shut the car off.
Thanks for your help.
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Old Feb 11, 2008 | 05:00 PM
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if u could post a picture it would help me also. Thanks
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Here's a few pics of my assemblies out of the car. I think this is the adjustment bolt you are looking for. Hope this helps......


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Old Feb 11, 2008 | 05:47 PM
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BRDD,
Is that a Dr.Rebuild electrical schematic in your last picture? I've heard about them but haven't ever seen one.
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BRDD,
Is that a Dr.Rebuild electrical schematic in your last picture? I've heard about them but haven't ever seen one.
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Yep....for the 72 there are two to the set. I have schematics from two other outfits as well....I need all the help I can get.....
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