Westy Steve Samba Member
Joined: February 25, 2006 Posts: 1095
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Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2016 10:05 pm Post subject: Headlights aim left no matter how I adjust them |
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Hey all,
I have light buckets that have adjusting screws at 1 o'clock and 7 o'clock. I've figured out that they are an early 60's style. So can anyone tell me what's the trick to preventing my headlights from aiming low and to the left? I do have some eyelids stuck in there, which I would think would make the lights aim higher.
I've taken the lights apart and they look correct. But they just don't seem to move when I turn the screws. If they did move, I'm sure I could adjust them.
Thanks,
Steve _________________ Have nice 914, want nice Bug |
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hitest Samba Member
Joined: September 30, 2008 Posts: 10296 Location: Prime Meridian, ID
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Posted: Thu Jun 30, 2016 7:20 am Post subject: Re: Headlights aim left no matter how I adjust them |
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Westy Steve wrote: |
I've taken the lights apart and they look correct. But they just don't seem to move when I turn the screws. If they did move, I'm sure I could adjust them.
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If your light screws are at 1(2) and 7 you should have a grommeted and cir-clipped post upon which the aiming ring pivots. If your screws turn but don't pull or push the aiming ring- replace the screws or the tabs- because something is stripped. Also, replace the short rubber plugs if they are dry.
I do not know how correct eyebrows effect the overall aim- but I'd expect them to make the overall glow from the headlights seem less powerful.
Beyond that- why don't you post a few good pics of your assemblies so we can dissect them? There are a couple existing threads that get into these assemblies (not buckets). Search them because many folks who know best are less likely to keep rehashing their advice. _________________
EverettB wrote: |
I wonder what the nut looks like.
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