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1st December 2019, 16:58 | #1 |
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Headlamp adjusters
Yesterday I posted a message about my headlamps that I was trying to adjust. Seems I went too far and the adjuster must have broken inside the unit. This isn't the first time that this has happened. I was wondering if we have an "How to" on fixing the internal adjusting mechanism on the headlamp. I recall that we did.
Seen this- what do we think ??? seems like it fits every make of car??? https://www.ebay.co.uk/i/162570622285?ul_noapp=true Last edited by robbrooks; 1st December 2019 at 17:17.. |
1st December 2019, 17:08 | #2 |
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Yes Rob, using a choc block electrical connector. fit it to the metal shaft of the adjuster, then with pliers, pull the shaft until the lights are correct, then tighten the screw on the choc block to stop the shaft moving. There's a How to somewhere
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Don't think there was ever a how to but I've done it and posted about it, see if I can find it.
Found the original, I can vouch it works! Quote:
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1st December 2019, 17:54 | #4 |
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2nd December 2019, 19:03 | #5 |
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You could also try turning the spindle to free up the threads on the inner end (assuming the thread's corroded as well). The spindle is screwed into a plastic slider. The slider connects to the reflector and push/pulls it to provide adjustment. A drop of penetrating oil into the spindle hole should help. A rusty spindle should hopefully free itself from the plastic threads with a bit of back/forth turning. You would need to fasten the blue cog wheel back in position using superglue. I found this works very well if the surfaces are cleaned. That way, you get the precision adjustment back.
In this image you can just about see the sliders with ball-ended pushrods (upper left and upper centre). The spindles screw into the plastic sliders. On the upper left one you can see the end of the spindle coming through the slider. TC Last edited by T-Cut; 2nd December 2019 at 19:13.. |
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