Headlight aiming problem
#1
Headlight aiming problem
I have tried adjusters Dorman 42186 and they worked on the right headlight. On the left headlight they did not work .
The Dorman 42186 bends and pulls through by the time the left headlight is aimed correctly. I did notice the adjuster mount holes are rectangle on the right side headlight and the adjuster mount holes are square on the left side headlight. I have looked at several years of dentsides all use the 42186 adjuster from what I am finding.
I have also tried the china made universal adjuster Dorman 42117 they are too small and slip through for the left headlight. Any other part numbers or ideas here will help
The Dorman 42186 bends and pulls through by the time the left headlight is aimed correctly. I did notice the adjuster mount holes are rectangle on the right side headlight and the adjuster mount holes are square on the left side headlight. I have looked at several years of dentsides all use the 42186 adjuster from what I am finding.
I have also tried the china made universal adjuster Dorman 42117 they are too small and slip through for the left headlight. Any other part numbers or ideas here will help
#2
I just upgraded my headlights to halogens and a headlight relay harness. In the process, I accidentally fiddled with the aiming screws because I'm a retard. Nonetheless, re-aiming was easy and intuitive with the factory adjustment screws. What am I missing, and what problem am I about to have to deal with that requires an aftermarket kit?
#3
I am not clear why the right and left brackets that hold the headlight buckets have different shaped holes for adjusters this truck had the original ford adjusters on both headlights..the new Dorman replacements wouldn't hold up on the left side, I salvaged the original ford steel clip but used new nylon part and got one adjuster to hold on the left side..has to be another version of adjuster out there. it's a real headache for as simple as it should be.
#4
I'm confused and intrigued as well. While my truck took the first blow in the learning process, I did the same on my lady's Mustang. Her eyeballs are all over the place, and tomorrow's,chore to fix.
Did you remove the adjustment screws and maybe tried to put the retaining screws in holes meant for aiming screws? A reassemly foible?
Did you remove the adjustment screws and maybe tried to put the retaining screws in holes meant for aiming screws? A reassemly foible?
#5
I'm confused and intrigued as well. While my truck took the first blow in the learning process, I did the same on my lady's Mustang. Her eyeballs are all over the place, and tomorrow's,chore to fix.
Did you remove the adjustment screws and maybe tried to put the retaining screws in holes meant for aiming screws? A reassemly foible?
Did you remove the adjustment screws and maybe tried to put the retaining screws in holes meant for aiming screws? A reassemly foible?
. I may have to take the grille off and put the bolt on aimers in there are presently no small holes for the aimer brackets to bolt on
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I'm confused and intrigued as well. While my truck took the first blow in the learning process, I did the same on my lady's Mustang. Her eyeballs are all over the place, and tomorrow's,chore to fix.
Did you remove the adjustment screws and maybe tried to put the retaining screws in holes meant for aiming screws? A reassembly foible?
Did you remove the adjustment screws and maybe tried to put the retaining screws in holes meant for aiming screws? A reassembly foible?
#9
http://www.cjponyparts.com/scott-dra...1966/p/HW3013/
It's a '65. Looks like a cheap and easy fix. For me anyway, won't need to pull the whole grille.
It's a '65. Looks like a cheap and easy fix. For me anyway, won't need to pull the whole grille.
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