headlamp actuator
Thread Starter
Pro
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 689
Likes: 169
From: Palm Bay Florida
headlamp actuator
I just bought a pair of headlamp actuators and they look great. The problem is they don't have enough stroke to do their job.
They have around 1.75 in stroke... I would like around 2.5 in.
Is there anyway to increase the stroke on these actuators? Screw/unscrew the push pull rod?? Does anyone have experience with this?
They have around 1.75 in stroke... I would like around 2.5 in.
Is there anyway to increase the stroke on these actuators? Screw/unscrew the push pull rod?? Does anyone have experience with this?
Le Mans Master
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 8,877
Likes: 3,556
From: Fernandina Beach FL
2023 Restomod of the Year finalist
2020 C3 of the Year Winner - Modified
Race Director
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 19,294
Likes: 2,754
From: Charlotte NC
I have run into the length of the threaded shaft coming out of the actuator that you spin the eyelet onto being different lengths. I CLEARLY remember that in the past.
I believe I still have the actuators on the shelf showing the different lengths in the threaded shafts....if I find them...I will measure them and get back to you and or post a photo.
PLEASE give you year model when you post. It always helps.
DUB
I believe I still have the actuators on the shelf showing the different lengths in the threaded shafts....if I find them...I will measure them and get back to you and or post a photo.
PLEASE give you year model when you post. It always helps.
DUB
Le Mans Master
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 8,877
Likes: 3,556
From: Fernandina Beach FL
2023 Restomod of the Year finalist
2020 C3 of the Year Winner - Modified
Hey Dub-
I have cut them apart-there is nothing internal to adjust on the OEM ones. OEM Rod is on the left- next to the 5/16 threaded rod I used to set up my electric headlight motors
Now the aftermarket ones?
DSCN4758 by Richard Hayes, on Flickr
DSCN4753 by Richard Hayes, on Flickr
I have cut them apart-there is nothing internal to adjust on the OEM ones. OEM Rod is on the left- next to the 5/16 threaded rod I used to set up my electric headlight motors
Now the aftermarket ones?
DSCN4758 by Richard Hayes, on FlickrDSCN4753 by Richard Hayes, on Flickr
Race Director
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 19,294
Likes: 2,754
From: Charlotte NC
Richard....I agree....there is nothing inside the actuator that allows for an adjustment. But I had a 'brain fart' and forget to look for the pods I have that actually have different length rods coming out of them.
I am sure your electric motor conversion is spot on!
DUB
I am sure your electric motor conversion is spot on!
DUB
