Brass Headlight Gears "Look"
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Originally Posted by Mera
I've been working on a add on plate. I think it will work out well. What I could use is a picture of the headlight motor on each side. Especially the side with the cover towards the side the arm comes out of. These pictures need to be with the motor installed in the car. I am looking for any clearance problems. If you can not post them here send them to me. rodney@rodneydickman.com. Later today I should have a few pictures of this new plate. If anyone can post them let me know and I'll send them.
Rodney,
My 97 driver side just started making a horrible noise, only when closing. It continues for about 5 seconds after I shut the lights off.
I assume this is symptomatic of the problem your new brass gear is meant to fix.
I tried to order a set (planning ahead for when the passenger side goes bad) but your website seems to be malfunctioning at the moment.
Is there another way to order the set from you?
Thanks!
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I bought mine from echlers and it came off within a week. My solution was to clean the mating surfaces with acetone, and use a good strength cyanoacrylate glue. I also used a cyanoacrolate glue and filler on the outside seams after it was glued to give it additional adhesive surface.
This has lasted for a year now with no problems.
This has lasted for a year now with no problems.
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Took some pictures this morning. If someone can post them somehow I'll email a few.
The way I will be addressing this is actually with a simple invention. Took me several days of looking at some motor assemblies. Actually once I finalized the design I was quite proud of it. It will work very well. It helps by pressing in slightly on the cover and also provides an additional bearing for the shaft to ride on taking most of the pressure off the side cover and the glue joint.
Rodney Dickman
The way I will be addressing this is actually with a simple invention. Took me several days of looking at some motor assemblies. Actually once I finalized the design I was quite proud of it. It will work very well. It helps by pressing in slightly on the cover and also provides an additional bearing for the shaft to ride on taking most of the pressure off the side cover and the glue joint.
Rodney Dickman
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Originally Posted by Mera
Took some pictures this morning. If someone can post them somehow I'll email a few.
The way I will be addressing this is actually with a simple invention. Took me several days of looking at some motor assemblies. Actually once I finalized the design I was quite proud of it. It will work very well. It helps by pressing in slightly on the cover and also provides an additional bearing for the shaft to ride on taking most of the pressure off the side cover and the glue joint.
Rodney Dickman
The way I will be addressing this is actually with a simple invention. Took me several days of looking at some motor assemblies. Actually once I finalized the design I was quite proud of it. It will work very well. It helps by pressing in slightly on the cover and also provides an additional bearing for the shaft to ride on taking most of the pressure off the side cover and the glue joint.
Rodney Dickman
I can take a couple tomorrow when i get home, sorry thats the quickest i can do.
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Originally Posted by Mera
Took some pictures this morning. If someone can post them somehow I'll email a few.
Rodney Dickman
Rodney Dickman
I can postem
Just send me a PM and I can give you my e-mail
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From: N.J.
Important thoughts and experiences.
This is the stuff i used it's held for 6 months so far,
contains Epoxy Resins & Polyamide Hardner
www.pcepoxy.com
And somthing for Rodney to think about also is when one puts the epoxy whatever type between the two halves then presses the inside gap that houses the gear, it may become more wider than when it was originally made and the two halves were sealed with no epoxy, this allows the gear to 'walk' side to side inside,
i clearly heard the 'sloppy' movement of the gear inside and had the black rubber or hard upgraded piece that comes with Rodney's brass kit had 'chew' marks' or better said wearing where the metal piece sits inside telling me it was popping out of the hard rubber insert i solved this by placing a SS washer inside that took up the 'play'.
anyway these were my experiences if it helps any of you guys.
contains Epoxy Resins & Polyamide Hardner
www.pcepoxy.com
And somthing for Rodney to think about also is when one puts the epoxy whatever type between the two halves then presses the inside gap that houses the gear, it may become more wider than when it was originally made and the two halves were sealed with no epoxy, this allows the gear to 'walk' side to side inside,
i clearly heard the 'sloppy' movement of the gear inside and had the black rubber or hard upgraded piece that comes with Rodney's brass kit had 'chew' marks' or better said wearing where the metal piece sits inside telling me it was popping out of the hard rubber insert i solved this by placing a SS washer inside that took up the 'play'.
anyway these were my experiences if it helps any of you guys.
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My laser guy will cut them tomorrow. I'll pick them up and ream the large hole and off to the plater on Friday afternoon. Hopefully middle of next week I'll have them ready. All my kits will include it. Except the aluminum housing type. That one does not need it. This - in my opinion - should make these plastic housing assemblies bullet proof. The glue will be mainly for keeping the water out now. The plate will support the shaft. I just sent the pictures and hopefully they will be posted soon.
Rodney Dickman
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Uploaded to my albumn .......should have them all up by Friday
Last edited by Allthrottleandsomebottle; Mar 29, 2006 at 10:38 PM.
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From: Ex BX... Ex NJ... Hello CT!!! CT
I spoke w/Rodney yesterday.....
And he graciously sent me the assembly/disassembly procedure (thanks Rodney!!!) and I followed them and I'm a "lucky guy" on two counts:
1) My 2000 FRC has all aluminum motors.
2) My gears aren't stripped
But the rocker/lifting arm is not connected to the lamp housing and it is just hanging there. Does anyone know the part that gets installed into the plastic piece and through the arm??? I tried a few bolts with no luck.
If anyone does, or if anyone knows on a website that has an illustrated assembly parts break out diagram, please PM me.
Thanks in advance....
And he graciously sent me the assembly/disassembly procedure (thanks Rodney!!!) and I followed them and I'm a "lucky guy" on two counts:
1) My 2000 FRC has all aluminum motors.
2) My gears aren't stripped
But the rocker/lifting arm is not connected to the lamp housing and it is just hanging there. Does anyone know the part that gets installed into the plastic piece and through the arm??? I tried a few bolts with no luck.
If anyone does, or if anyone knows on a website that has an illustrated assembly parts break out diagram, please PM me.
Thanks in advance....
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Originally Posted by NJ Vette Guy
I spoke w/Rodney yesterday.....
And he graciously sent me the assembly/disassembly procedure (thanks Rodney!!!) and I followed them and I'm a "lucky guy" on two counts:
1) My 2000 FRC has all aluminum motors.
2) My gears aren't stripped
But the rocker/lifting arm is not connected to the lamp housing and it is just hanging there. Does anyone know the part that gets installed into the plastic piece and through the arm??? I tried a few bolts with no luck.
If anyone does, or if anyone knows on a website that has an illustrated assembly parts break out diagram, please PM me.
Thanks in advance....
And he graciously sent me the assembly/disassembly procedure (thanks Rodney!!!) and I followed them and I'm a "lucky guy" on two counts:
1) My 2000 FRC has all aluminum motors.
2) My gears aren't stripped
But the rocker/lifting arm is not connected to the lamp housing and it is just hanging there. Does anyone know the part that gets installed into the plastic piece and through the arm??? I tried a few bolts with no luck.
If anyone does, or if anyone knows on a website that has an illustrated assembly parts break out diagram, please PM me.
Thanks in advance....
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...um_id=1&arch=1
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Originally Posted by Mera
My laser guy will cut them tomorrow. I'll pick them up and ream the large hole and off to the plater on Friday afternoon. Hopefully middle of next week I'll have them ready. All my kits will include it. Except the aluminum housing type. That one does not need it. This - in my opinion - should make these plastic housing assemblies bullet proof. The glue will be mainly for keeping the water out now. The plate will support the shaft. I just sent the pictures and hopefully they will be posted soon.
Rodney Dickman
www.rodneydickman.com
Rodney Dickman
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I already had a motor gear strip and it was fixed under warranty.
I run T85 headlamps so I bought 2 sets of gears ready to fit when I have the inevitable failure.
Can I get 2 brackets?
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Originally Posted by ALLTHROTTLE&NOBOTTLE
See if you can see the missing part in the pictures in my old install thread:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...um_id=1&arch=1
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...um_id=1&arch=1
Nope didn't see 'em.... But I fixed it anyway with a 1/4" shear pin.
I guess I should start working on the car as if I didn't own it.... LOL
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I will begin shipping these upgraded kits on Wed. 4-5-06. All new kits will include the steel brace with the plastic bushing and a brass washer to take out some of the play internally.
I will also be selling upgrade kits which will include the steel plate, bushing and brass shim.
I feel these kits now will last the life of car. Once again - if more had let me know they were having problems with the side covers coming off I would have looked into this sooner.
Rodney Dickman
www.rodneydickman.com
I will begin shipping these upgraded kits on Wed. 4-5-06. All new kits will include the steel brace with the plastic bushing and a brass washer to take out some of the play internally.
I will also be selling upgrade kits which will include the steel plate, bushing and brass shim.
I feel these kits now will last the life of car. Once again - if more had let me know they were having problems with the side covers coming off I would have looked into this sooner.
Rodney Dickman
www.rodneydickman.com
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From: Hobe Sound Fl
Thanks Rodney,
This is a great fix for this problem, I can't see how anyone would have a problem after installing the brace. I definately want to get one of these upgrade kits, can you give me a price?
John
This is a great fix for this problem, I can't see how anyone would have a problem after installing the brace. I definately want to get one of these upgrade kits, can you give me a price?
John
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I'll send out a few upgrade kits N/C to get a few out there for R&D. Just send me an email at rodney@rodneydickman.com.
Rodney Dickman
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I haven't as yet had a problem. But, just in case, in the photo below, it looks like the worm gear may be made of the same material as the motor gear. Any problems with the worm gear wearing out with the brass gear, or the OEM motor gear?
