LOOSE MIRROR
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Instructor
Joined: Jun 2001
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From: nova scotia canada
LOOSE MIRROR
GUYS- JUST INSTALLED A PASS. SIDE CHROME MIRROR ON MY 76'.
IT LOOKS GREAT BUT SEEMS TO BE A LITTLE LOOSE WHERE THE
MIRROR PART CONNECTS TO THE STALK ( PIVOT BALL). IT IS LOOSE
ENOUGH THAT WHEN YOU SLAM THE DOOR THE MIRROR WILL MOVE
OUT OF POSITION. IS THERE ANYTHING I CAN DO TO CORRECT THIS?
THANX WADE
IT LOOKS GREAT BUT SEEMS TO BE A LITTLE LOOSE WHERE THE
MIRROR PART CONNECTS TO THE STALK ( PIVOT BALL). IT IS LOOSE
ENOUGH THAT WHEN YOU SLAM THE DOOR THE MIRROR WILL MOVE
OUT OF POSITION. IS THERE ANYTHING I CAN DO TO CORRECT THIS?
THANX WADE
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jun 2001
Posts: 3,281
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From: NC USA
Re: LOOSE MIRROR (wadey)
Remove it from its bracket on the car and turn it the opposite way that it normally sits. Then use a hammer and a center punch to carefully put some nice dings on the ball to create more resistance. Reinstall and reposition your mirror; it should stay put for quite a while but may need another 'treatment' later on. :D :seeya
[Modified by Marks69BB, 8:18 AM 10/10/2001]
[Modified by Marks69BB, 8:18 AM 10/10/2001]
Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 1999
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Re: LOOSE MIRROR (Marks69BB)
Another fix is to take the mirror out of the frame and tighten the metal strap. soak the mirror head in some laquer thinner overnight. You can then pop the glass out without breaking it. Use a punch on the two outside pins to tighten the metal strap. Use Automotive Goo or some such to glue mirror back on Mirror head will then be very tight.
Racer
Joined: Jul 2000
Posts: 351
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From: Stoney Creek, Ontario, Canada
Re: LOOSE MIRROR (wadey)
Had the same problems and tried all the tricks including epoxy but nothing
held it at highway speed. Out of exasperation I turned the mirror upside down and never had a problem since.
held it at highway speed. Out of exasperation I turned the mirror upside down and never had a problem since.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 2000
Posts: 2,975
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From: Northwest Iowa
Re: LOOSE MIRROR (drives61)
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