1969 Rearview Mirror Question
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1969 Rearview Mirror Question
The ball socket on my rearview mirror is loose in spite of tightening the center support screw. Is there a way to fix the old one to tighten it up or will a new mounting plate fix this issue? I figured someone has dealt with this before so I thought I’d check on the forum before I bought a new one.
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The ball socket on my rearview mirror is loose in spite of tightening the center support screw. Is there a way to fix the old one to tighten it up or will a new mounting plate fix this issue? I figured someone has dealt with this before so I thought I’d check on the forum before I bought a new one.
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The screw seems fine. I’m thinking after 50+ years, the housing has enlarged just enough to make it sloppy. I was hoping I was missing a bushing but none of the diagrams show one. I’ll try the piece of leather. Thanks everyone.
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I've used a small cut patch of milk carton material (LDPE).
Insert in the ball/socket joint and retighten.
This gives the added thickness for improved tightness but also minimum friction added.
Let me know how it works out.
Insert in the ball/socket joint and retighten.
This gives the added thickness for improved tightness but also minimum friction added.
Let me know how it works out.
Burning Brakes
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I switched the ball socket screw to one you tighten with an Allen wrench and tightened the bejesus out of it, Worked great!
I also fixed the bottom screw by inserting a bit of .003 shim from a feeler gauge. Perfect!
VS
I also fixed the bottom screw by inserting a bit of .003 shim from a feeler gauge. Perfect!
VS
