Headlight actuator conversion kit
Le Mans Master
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Melting Slicks
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Crankcase ventilation is crankcase and it doesn’t care what type of engine crankcase you are venting.
I’ve run performance engines for decades without a PCV valve and don’t plan to start now, just because someone says it’s better.
I’ll set my engine up with two filtered catch cans and it will be just fine.
This engine will see 2000 - 3000 miles per year maximum with annual oil changes so I’m not worried.
I’ve run performance engines for decades without a PCV valve and don’t plan to start now, just because someone says it’s better.
I’ll set my engine up with two filtered catch cans and it will be just fine.
This engine will see 2000 - 3000 miles per year maximum with annual oil changes so I’m not worried.
Le Mans Master
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Fly skids up!
Good point.
Do you know what motors those are in case you need to replace them?
Good point.
Do you know what motors those are in case you need to replace them?
I bought this kit and have no complaints. I don't see the value in those higher price kit.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/404510919874
https://www.ebay.com/itm/404510919874
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From: Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia
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above quote about using Richards kit over others.
Answer. Richard Has been building these kits for awhile now. They have been discussed on this forum many, many times over the last several years. I've yet to hear of a single dissatisfied customer.
Richard also often lends tech assistance on this forum. And I have read a number of his posts. The guy knows what he's talking about. He's clearly no dummy when it comes to electrical.
His stuff is clearly American made, he's an American.
All of this is enough for me.
Answer. Richard Has been building these kits for awhile now. They have been discussed on this forum many, many times over the last several years. I've yet to hear of a single dissatisfied customer.
Richard also often lends tech assistance on this forum. And I have read a number of his posts. The guy knows what he's talking about. He's clearly no dummy when it comes to electrical.
His stuff is clearly American made, he's an American.
All of this is enough for me.
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2021
Posts: 2,274
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From: Fleming Island, FL
Crankcase ventilation is crankcase and it doesn’t care what type of engine crankcase you are venting.
I’ve run performance engines for decades without a PCV valve and don’t plan to start now, just because someone says it’s better.
I’ll set my engine up with two filtered catch cans and it will be just fine.
This engine will see 2000 - 3000 miles per year maximum with annual oil changes so I’m not worried.
I’ve run performance engines for decades without a PCV valve and don’t plan to start now, just because someone says it’s better.
I’ll set my engine up with two filtered catch cans and it will be just fine.
This engine will see 2000 - 3000 miles per year maximum with annual oil changes so I’m not worried.
above quote about using Richards kit over others.
Answer. Richard Has been building these kits for awhile now. They have been discussed on this forum many, many times over the last several years. I've yet to hear of a single dissatisfied customer.
Richard also often lends tech assistance on this forum. And I have read a number of his posts. The guy knows what he's talking about. He's clearly no dummy when it comes to electrical.
His stuff is clearly American made, he's an American.
All of this is enough for me.
Answer. Richard Has been building these kits for awhile now. They have been discussed on this forum many, many times over the last several years. I've yet to hear of a single dissatisfied customer.
Richard also often lends tech assistance on this forum. And I have read a number of his posts. The guy knows what he's talking about. He's clearly no dummy when it comes to electrical.
His stuff is clearly American made, he's an American.
All of this is enough for me.
Melting Slicks
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From: Fleming Island, FL
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Melting Slicks
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Thank you. I imagine you started at the vacuum actuators and just kept removing vacuum lines until you hit hit the firewall? Have a Great Day!
Le Mans Master
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Well those motors he uses are originally designed for rear wiper use. Now that in itself doesn't make it a bad thing but it it does lack the manual raise **** and the long output shaft that's not supported in our application gives me concern. Those motors in Richard's kits are manufactured by Mitsuba with main headquarters in japan with a global presence and manufacturing around the world. While they do have several manufacturing plants in the USA, it's actually unclear where those motors are actually manufactured.
It's not unclear-
Melting Slicks
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Thanks Richard, I'll take you up on your offer sometime in the near future. Concours d'Elegance ain't exactly my thing but I would like to check out your Vette. And you drive mine if you like. Marc
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Goodonya Richard for sticking up for yourself/your kit.
I've never heard a bad word about your kits.
I've never heard a bad word about your kits.
3rd Gear
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From: NC
I just picked up a nice 1969 350/300 manual numbers match. This sounds like a great option. I am new to the forum so do not have PM capabilities. I get that, makes spammers harder. Can someone send me Richard's email? I want to try one of his electric headlight conversion kits. If email works better my email is Steve_Barr@NCSU.EDU. I am a real person, no marketing.
Thanks much.
Steve
Thanks much.
Steve
Melting Slicks
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He sells them on eBay
https://www.ebay.com/itm/15526136516...mis&media=COPY
For all the love for Richard around here nobody could attach a link???
https://www.ebay.com/itm/15526136516...mis&media=COPY
For all the love for Richard around here nobody could attach a link???
Le Mans Master
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From: Watkinsville, GA and Glen Cove, NY
Darla, I am not a change things for the sake of change kind of guy, but the electric headlight conversion is just a great change. Richards kits are excellent and how nice it was to get rid of all the vacuum stuff.
Bill
Bill
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From: Alva Florida
Thanks for info....I ordered one of his kits so will give an update after I get it on the '81....