offering several new machined items, if anyone is interested, headlight doesn't sit correctly or shakes? |
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offering several new machined items, if anyone is interested, headlight doesn't sit correctly or shakes? |
dlestep |
Aug 1 2009, 11:04 PM
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I am smilin'... Group: Members Posts: 890 Joined: 15-January 08 From: Sunrise Florida Member No.: 8,573 Region Association: South East States |
...new at offering anything on this website.
But as I go through my restoration, I have had to have several things remanufactured, machined, or re-fabricated when they are no longer available. These particular items are not available from any sources that I can find. 1. bearing bracket bushings, (4), used on 914 750 165 10 and 914 750 271 10. 2. 914 750 189 10, bearing sleeve, (4), used on headlight motor push rod. 3. pivot pin, (2), used on push rod, 914 750 185 11, left and right side. The material used on items 1 & 2 above is a black acetal resin (Delrin), the original was white. The material used on item 3 is bronze. I increased the root diameter of the threaded portion using a .250-28UNF-3A thread instead of a M6 Thread. I also increased the diameter of the thread relief just before the bearing surface that interfaces with the headlight mounting assembly. (When the M6 nut works it way loose, the part fails forward of the bearing surface on the narrow root diameter of the thread, then the headlight assembly imperceptively flops, but most notible, the headlight doesn't sit flush with the curve of the front trunk lid). The vendor cost of item 1, (4) is $ 8.00 a piece, 4*8=$ 32.00. The vendor cost of item 2, (4) is $ 8.00 a piece, 4*8=$ 32.00. The vendor cost of item 3, (2) is $20.00 a piece, 2*20.00= $ 40.00. (considering the size and weight, or lack there of, shipping is included). This is just what I paid for a one off deal. I'm sure the costs will drop with quantities. Anyone can leave me a personal msg or reply to this thread. Dave Estep, (dlestep). |
zymurgist |
Aug 2 2009, 09:08 AM
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"Ace" Mechanic Group: Members Posts: 7,411 Joined: 9-June 05 From: Hagerstown, MD Member No.: 4,238 Region Association: None |
Neat stuff. Babydoll has one headlight that I was unable to ever get to align correctly. I don't know whether this was due to wear surfaces wearing out, or accident damage.
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dlestep |
Aug 2 2009, 11:17 AM
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I am smilin'... Group: Members Posts: 890 Joined: 15-January 08 From: Sunrise Florida Member No.: 8,573 Region Association: South East States |
Neat stuff. Babydoll has one headlight that I was unable to ever get to align correctly. I don't know whether this was due to wear surfaces wearing out, or accident damage. ...remove the top cover (screws on the side) and watch the motion when some else activates the switch. In the up position, see if there is any motion by moving the push rod. check the pivot pin. see if the small M6 nut is loose. if it is, remove the nut and check the threads of the pivot pin. if it has been operating with the loose nut, then there may be wear on the base of the thread and thats where it may fail. Also check the initial alignment of the bearing brackets. One side is slotted. the outboard bearing plates are in the fender well. loosen the screws and see if you can place the assembly in the correct position. that may only be the problem, however; we are talking 30 plus years of wear on the original bushings from the electrical motors out to the headlight assemblies. If your headlights jiggle over bumps and what not, these may help that. |
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