headlight motor linkage
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Racer
Joined: Jan 2007
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From: san diego california
headlight motor linkage
I just replaced the gear in my passenger headlight, thought all was good to go, but this morning the light did not go up, and I could not raise it manually either. I did manage to just lift it up and somewhat lock the linkage in, though it fell back down after a few bumps in the road.
Question is, on the link assembly where it connects to the motor shaft, is there a specific way it should go on? It was dark when I finished everything up, and I am thinking the link arm may have something like a "square" hole that should line up with the motor shaft, but I couldn't really see.
BTW, the instructions posted are pretty good, but as usual, I ended up doubling the recommended time, plus fished out my small 10mm wrench three times when it fell, lol. It went back together much quicker, but it's still a PIA...better than the stealer though!!
Question is, on the link assembly where it connects to the motor shaft, is there a specific way it should go on? It was dark when I finished everything up, and I am thinking the link arm may have something like a "square" hole that should line up with the motor shaft, but I couldn't really see.
BTW, the instructions posted are pretty good, but as usual, I ended up doubling the recommended time, plus fished out my small 10mm wrench three times when it fell, lol. It went back together much quicker, but it's still a PIA...better than the stealer though!!
Drifting
Joined: Dec 2006
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From: Paducah,Ky Four Rivers Corvette Club
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I just replaced the gear in my passenger headlight, thought all was good to go, but this morning the light did not go up, and I could not raise it manually either. I did manage to just lift it up and somewhat lock the linkage in, though it fell back down after a few bumps in the road.
Question is, on the link assembly where it connects to the motor shaft, is there a specific way it should go on? It was dark when I finished everything up, and I am thinking the link arm may have something like a "square" hole that should line up with the motor shaft, but I couldn't really see.
BTW, the instructions posted are pretty good, but as usual, I ended up doubling the recommended time, plus fished out my small 10mm wrench three times when it fell, lol. It went back together much quicker, but it's still a PIA...better than the stealer though!!
Question is, on the link assembly where it connects to the motor shaft, is there a specific way it should go on? It was dark when I finished everything up, and I am thinking the link arm may have something like a "square" hole that should line up with the motor shaft, but I couldn't really see.
BTW, the instructions posted are pretty good, but as usual, I ended up doubling the recommended time, plus fished out my small 10mm wrench three times when it fell, lol. It went back together much quicker, but it's still a PIA...better than the stealer though!!
