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Headlight - early vs late |
mepstein |
Jun 13 2019, 06:04 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,255 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
It might have been discussed before but I just realized there are different versions of the headlight carrier. Early is on the right with orange overspray.
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Dion |
Jun 13 2019, 07:37 PM
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RN Group: Members Posts: 2,764 Joined: 16-September 04 From: Audubon,PA Member No.: 2,766 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Interesting. Never noticed. I’ll have to check my spares. Neat catch Mark.
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mepstein |
Jun 13 2019, 07:44 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,255 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I'm guessing the bracket on the later part was easier or faster to weld to the rod.
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bdstone914 |
Jun 13 2019, 08:16 PM
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bdstone914 Group: Members Posts: 4,515 Joined: 8-November 03 From: Riverside CA Member No.: 1,319 |
@mepstein
QUOTE I'm guessing the bracket on the later part was easier or faster to weld to the rod. I think they changed when they went to the black trim rings and black surrounds. 74 or 75? |
preach |
Jun 13 2019, 11:39 PM
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Ridge Runner Group: Members Posts: 1,029 Joined: 27-March 10 From: Live Free or Die Member No.: 11,513 Region Association: North East States |
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Olympic 914 |
Jun 14 2019, 07:43 AM
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Group: Members Posts: 1,662 Joined: 7-July 11 From: Pittsburgh PA Member No.: 13,287 Region Association: North East States |
@mepstein QUOTE I'm guessing the bracket on the later part was easier or faster to weld to the rod. I think they changed when they went to the black trim rings and black surrounds. 74 or 75? Early '73 car with black headlight surrounds. bracket like one on the left. |
malcolm2 |
Oct 9 2019, 07:47 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,745 Joined: 31-May 11 From: Nashville Member No.: 13,139 Region Association: South East States |
So, I have learned a bit on these parts tonight. It seems that there is a righty and a lefty. Word is that an "L" and an "R" are stamped on the side somewhere.
What I want to know is what the hell is the welded "U" do? I know there is a big headed nut that the U can catch on. But is it part of the beam adjustment? Does it do something in a night time collision? What does it do? Which will answer the Why does it need adjustment? |
bdstone914 |
Oct 9 2019, 09:16 PM
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bdstone914 Group: Members Posts: 4,515 Joined: 8-November 03 From: Riverside CA Member No.: 1,319 |
@ malcolm2
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) QUOTE So, I have learned a bit on these parts tonight. It seems that there is a righty and a lefty. Word is that an "L" and an "R" are stamped on the side somewhere. What I want to know is what the hell is the welded "U" do? I know there is a big headed nut that the U can catch on. But is it part of the beam adjustment? Does it do something in a night time collision? What does it do? Which will answer the Why does it need adjustment? That is the stop which contacts the adjusting bolt which limits upward travel. I read your other thread. I have not used that led brand but others I have used are tricky to get to boot on. I think late and early carriers can be swapped. Do you have the left on the left and right on the right sides? |
malcolm2 |
Oct 9 2019, 09:29 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,745 Joined: 31-May 11 From: Nashville Member No.: 13,139 Region Association: South East States |
QUOTE That is the stop which contacts the adjusting bolt which limits upward travel. I read your other thread. I have not used that led brand but others I have used are tricky to get to boot on. I think late and early carriers can be swapped. Do you have the left on the left and right on the right sides? Gonna have to open it all up again tomorrow. I do know i have an early version on the left and a late version on the right. I installed the LED that fit. It really is bright. Old Drivers side looks yellow. Got a lead on the proper carrier so i guess i am getting that one vs. grinding the nubs off. |
Mikey914 |
Oct 9 2019, 11:59 PM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,649 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
I suspect the change over was a redesign that occurred the same time they went to the black in late 72 early 73. Completely different set up brushes, and a flap.
These are the early parts And yes the LED lights make a HUGE diference. We have a new version that will do a GB on shortly. It's one of the best upgrades you can do to these cars. I'd rank it right behind brakes and motor, and much less expensive to do! Attached image(s) |
SirAndy |
Oct 10 2019, 03:13 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,614 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
That is the stop which contacts the adjusting bolt which limits upward travel. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) To be precise, it is NOT for adjusting the lights. When the light is fully opened, the threaded rod should just barely touch that part to prevent the light from wiggling while driving. It is NOT a stop for the headlight since the motor is on a continuous cycle and needs no mechanical stopping. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) |
malcolm2 |
Oct 10 2019, 04:40 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,745 Joined: 31-May 11 From: Nashville Member No.: 13,139 Region Association: South East States |
That is the stop which contacts the adjusting bolt which limits upward travel. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) To be precise, it is NOT for adjusting the lights. When the light is fully opened, the threaded rod should just barely touch that part to prevent the light from wiggling while driving. It is NOT a stop for the headlight since the motor is on a continuous cycle and needs no mechanical stopping. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) I found it in Dr 914's book. He says, it is to keep the head light from tilting back AT HIGH SPEEDS. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving-girl.gif) |
bdstone914 |
Oct 10 2019, 05:12 PM
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bdstone914 Group: Members Posts: 4,515 Joined: 8-November 03 From: Riverside CA Member No.: 1,319 |
That is the stop which contacts the adjusting bolt which limits upward travel. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) To be precise, it is NOT for adjusting the lights. When the light is fully opened, the threaded rod should just barely touch that part to prevent the light from wiggling while driving. It is NOT a stop for the headlight since the motor is on a continuous cycle and needs no mechanical stopping. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) Thanks for the clarification. Bruce |
partwerks |
Oct 28 2021, 09:26 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,593 Joined: 7-September 06 From: Grand Island, NE Member No.: 6,787 |
What is the procedure for setting the lights, so they are flush with the brows, when in the down position?
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