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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ Voltage Drops and Dim Dash Boards and Bouncy headlamp
Posted by: ctc911ctc Aug 29 2022, 11:51 AM
1974, 2L, 24K
Took the car out last night a few issues. 
1. Dimm Dashboard - seems about 1/2 brightness behind the dash and gauges 
2. Left headlamp bouncy - seems that the whole unit is bouncy - I may be missing the support bolt? (that weird-looking bolt in the headlamp well, does the lamp rest on it?) 
Oh, yes the rheostat is full bright (headlamp pull switch rotation) 
Any pointers before I get the VOM? 
Posted by: TheCabinetmaker Aug 30 2022, 09:01 AM
Faulty grounds. Clean them up!
Posted by: ClayPerrine Aug 30 2022, 12:15 PM
Bouncy headlights are normally do to a missing or misadjusted stop bolt.
The stop bolt is mounted to the back of the headlight box, and when the headlight comes up, it contacts the head of the stop bolt. Adjust the headlights so they fit right, then turn the lights on and adjust the stop bolt to just barely touch the bracket on the headlight frame.
Good luck!
Clay
Posted by: Jamie Aug 30 2022, 02:26 PM
Bouncy headlights are normally do to a missing or misadjusted stop bolt.
The stop bolt is mounted to the back of the headlight box, and when the headlight comes up, it contacts the head of the stop bolt. Adjust the headlights so they fit right, then turn the lights on and adjust the stop bolt to just barely touch the bracket on the headlight frame.
Good luck!
Clay
Hey Clay, I see rare original Delphi Green paint under there! Must be a 73 or 74 model year.
Posted by: ctc911ctc Aug 31 2022, 03:07 PM
Clay - THANK YOU - 
I will buy new bolts - Auto Atlanta seems to have a few in stock - do not see them anywhere else,
CTC
Bouncy headlights are normally do to a missing or misadjusted stop bolt.
The stop bolt is mounted to the back of the headlight box, and when the headlight comes up, it contacts the head of the stop bolt. Adjust the headlights so they fit right, then turn the lights on and adjust the stop bolt to just barely touch the bracket on the headlight frame.
Good luck!
Clay
Posted by: ClayPerrine Aug 31 2022, 03:13 PM
Bouncy headlights are normally do to a missing or misadjusted stop bolt.
The stop bolt is mounted to the back of the headlight box, and when the headlight comes up, it contacts the head of the stop bolt. Adjust the headlights so they fit right, then turn the lights on and adjust the stop bolt to just barely touch the bracket on the headlight frame.
Good luck!
Clay
Hey Clay, I see rare original Delphi Green paint under there! Must be a 73 or 74 model year.
Not my car, just a picture I found here on World with the proper info.
Clay
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