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Old May 2, 2022 | 10:58 PM
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Hey guys I have 1973 corvette the left head light goes up perfect but the right one all the sudden does not go up at all dident no if any one had some advice on where to start to fix it…. Thanks in advance
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Old May 2, 2022 | 11:37 PM
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Here's a good place to start for troubleshooting what you have. It could be as simple as a mudwasp nest in one of the relay valves (no kidding).

https://www.corvette-101.com/vacuum.htm

If you want to really solve the problem, convert to electric actuators. @Richard454 sells a really nice set.
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Old May 2, 2022 | 11:45 PM
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Awesome thanks for the information!
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