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Nov 25, 2010 | 05:12 PM

PJohnsonATX

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Headlight Issue

Stepdad is having this issue with one of his headlights. Same behavior raising and lowering. Snapped a quick video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4rt475yEmo

Any ideas? We found a missing c-clip on one of the hinge joints which is causing excessive play in the movement. I suspect this to be the cause.

Nov 25, 2010 | 07:23 PM

oldalaskaman

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you need to put new bushings in it , mine did exactly the same thing,

Nov 25, 2010 | 11:30 PM

LaVidaLoca

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Originally Posted by oldalaskaman

you need to put new bushings in it , mine did exactly the same thing,

Where did you find the bushings? Last time I rebuilt a headlight I ended up making a set on my lathe which took a long time.

Nov 26, 2010 | 11:40 AM

oldalaskaman

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corvette Specialties has them , also mid america, they average about $6.00, the shipping costs more than the parts.

Nov 26, 2010 | 12:42 PM

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http://www.corvettefever.com/howto/33098/index.html

Peep this article while you wait for your bushings to arrive.

Nov 26, 2010 | 07:08 PM

91yellowfellow

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how hard is it to put these bushings in?

Nov 26, 2010 | 07:14 PM

oldalaskaman

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It just takes time and a little patience, Its easiest to remove the complete light and disassemble it on a bench. make sure to mark an outline on your hood to make reinstalling them in the original spot easier. It wiil take longer to remove the light and remove the motor from the horseshoe than putting the bushings in. Make sure you clean all the old material out and use a small amount of grease on assembly

Nov 26, 2010 | 07:18 PM

91yellowfellow

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ok so def doable..... Thanks for the info...

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Nov 26, 2010 | 08:02 PM

oldalaskaman

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first one will take awhile, the 2nd will go quick

Nov 27, 2010 | 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by PJohnsonATX

If it is the c clip that fits on a ¼ shaft, pm me with your address and I send you a freebie on Monday. I had to buy a packet of them when I did my headlamp motors and lost one. These are from McMaster Carr, stainless. You will also need a small washer between the clip and arm that also probably fell off.
Anybody else that needs a clip, likewise pm me, I have 4-5 extra.

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