Headlight adjustment
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Headlight adjustment
Hi guys,
Just got my project back after a little trip to get a new seatbelt anchor welded in, and now trying to get last bits done so I can ship it out to get painted..
Newly installed vacuum systems are functional, but the headlights seem to overextend and lock out.. when you turn them off, you need to put your hand in and unlock the mechanism, after which it closes to plan.. then opens again when you pull the switch.
I am assuming that the mechanism to stop this lockout it the adjustment screw on the leg that hangs down?
If so, have I misassembled it, as the screw on one side just touches the housing as it locks, and on the other side it doesnt even make contact!
Many thanks for thoughts?
Just got my project back after a little trip to get a new seatbelt anchor welded in, and now trying to get last bits done so I can ship it out to get painted..
Newly installed vacuum systems are functional, but the headlights seem to overextend and lock out.. when you turn them off, you need to put your hand in and unlock the mechanism, after which it closes to plan.. then opens again when you pull the switch.
I am assuming that the mechanism to stop this lockout it the adjustment screw on the leg that hangs down?
If so, have I misassembled it, as the screw on one side just touches the housing as it locks, and on the other side it doesnt even make contact!
Many thanks for thoughts?
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2010
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From: perth western australia
If it doesn't pull it down ,then you have a leak on that side of the vac system . could be just a worn hose end .
I removed the other "advice" as I had it wrong , sorry
I removed the other "advice" as I had it wrong , sorry
Last edited by bazza77; Mar 31, 2017 at 07:30 PM.
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From: Westminster Maryland
Hi,
I believe you need to be careful using the 'stop' bolt to adjust how far the door opens.
I believe the clevis is to be used to adjust the open position.
I think the long arm and 'stop' bolt was intended to aid in preventing the headlights from vibrating while driving.
The AIM notes that the clevis must be set first and then the 'stop' can be set.
Regards,
Alan
I believe you need to be careful using the 'stop' bolt to adjust how far the door opens.
I believe the clevis is to be used to adjust the open position.
I think the long arm and 'stop' bolt was intended to aid in preventing the headlights from vibrating while driving.
The AIM notes that the clevis must be set first and then the 'stop' can be set.
Regards,
Alan
Last edited by Alan 71; Mar 31, 2017 at 07:11 PM.
