Headlight motor point set needed

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Feb 27, 2015 | 12:58 AM

GT2Race

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From: Montclair CA

Headlight motor point set needed

Hi folks , The points inside my left front C4 headlight are scorched
I naturally filed them to clean them up a bit with temporary success

There are actually 3 points in one electric motor housing unit

the gears are just fine and I replaced all three relays including a new master light switch

I can hear slight repeat clicking of the point sets but it's a no go

I cannot locate these points ... can anyone help me source these

the dealer does not carry them

help please
Cheers
Lawrence from So Cal

Feb 27, 2015 | 08:37 AM

Corvette40

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If you're talking about the brushes, go to a hobby shop, buy some that are close in size and file to fit.

Feb 27, 2015 | 04:03 PM

GT2Race

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brushes

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Originally Posted by Corvette40

If you're talking about the brushes, go to a hobby shop, buy some that are close in size and file to fit.

the brushes are fine ... talking points here

and yes ... I have replaced brushes for other tools and just filed them to fit

Feb 28, 2015 | 01:27 PM

Cliff Harris

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The direction reversing contacts are part of the housing. I don't think it would be possible to find replacements except in a used motor.

Feb 28, 2015 | 03:32 PM

GT2Race

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got your point ...

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Originally Posted by Cliff Harris

The direction reversing contacts are part of the housing. I don't think it would be possible to find replacements except in a used motor.

The 3 points are 1 small unit and they do come out of the housing

however

I think that you are correct ... I will probably have to settle for a complete used setup

cheers

Feb 28, 2015 | 10:58 PM

ccrazor

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Here is a picture of an 84 headlight motor showing what Cliff and I assumed you meant by points. These contacts open when the rotation of the unit hits a stop and shifts the armature to open one of them.
Where are you getting your three points that are removable??

Mar 1, 2015 | 05:06 PM

Cliff Harris

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Mine are riveted into the motor housing (1986):

Mar 4, 2015 | 05:08 PM

bitsa85

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Quote:

Originally Posted by GT2Race

The 3 points are 1 small unit and they do come out of the housing

however

I think that you are correct ... I will probably have to settle for a complete used setup

cheers

I have the headlight motors from my 85 that I do not need. I don't know enough about them to be comfortable selling them to you but you can have them if you want them. Just pay for shipping from Marysville CA.

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Mar 12, 2015 | 06:14 PM

GT2Race

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From: Montclair CA

you have a point ...

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Originally Posted by bitsa85

Yes , your offer is very gracious
I certainly can use at least 1 unit

let me know how we can do this
I will send you a private message with my details

super thanks

Mar 12, 2015 | 06:27 PM

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antfarmer2

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My gears were fine too but the three pucks in there were dust got new gears and pucks of ebay

Mar 12, 2015 | 06:31 PM

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GT2Race

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you have a good oint

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Originally Posted by antfarmer2

My gears were fine too but the three pucks in there were dust got new gears and pucks of ebay

oh yeah , mine are a bit smaller than the puck housings also

thanks for that and I will try E-Play to pick up some for my 84 units

Mar 12, 2015 | 06:34 PM

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GT2Race

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brushed away

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Originally Posted by GT2Race

the brushes are fine ... talking points here

and yes ... I have replaced brushes for other tools and just filed them to fit

Yup , thats an excellent idea and have sanded a few brush sets to fit other electric tools like my old Rockwell grinder / buffer

Mar 15, 2015 | 06:07 PM

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GT2Race

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The points

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Originally Posted by bitsa85

I sent you a private message with my personal info ...
several days ago ... let me know about those point sets if your still willing to let them go

I definitely could use them
God bless
cheers
Lawrence

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