Headlight Assembly Gap

[MikeWhite]

Hi -- I'm sure this is a well spoken about topic... If someone could point me in the right direction my 914 has one slightly drooped headlight.



Any good documents floating around on this?

[Steam Driver]

It's been a long time since I've had a 914 but as I recall you can change the position the light parks in by changing the position of the linkage on the motor shaft. It doesn't take much. If memory serves me correctly the motor shaft is splined. Watch the linkage work (move the light by hand with the manual knob) to see which way you need to move the linkage to correct the positioning.

Note that when you do this (use the manual knob) at some point the limit switch will take over for you and cycle the HL back to where it thinks the unit should be. Unless you disconnect the battery first.

[luskesq]

As I recall, the headlight bucket which has the covers attached pivots as you know. Look at the mounting of the pivot on each side and you will see 3 bolt/screws holding them. Loosen (inside trunk and fender wall) and you can adjust that way.

Good luck,

Keith

[SirAndy]

Originally Posted by MikeWhite

Any good documents floating around on this?

http://www.914world.com/specs/headlight_adjustment.php

I might be a bit biased about the quality of the tech article, but hopefully this helps ...

[Dave at Pelican Parts]

If anything, I might be biased the other way--but that's a very fine article!

...I especially like the "(so you don't get your fingers crushed)" bits! Sounds like those may be from personal experience...

--DD

[MikeWhite]

Great article SirAndy... Thanks for the heads-up - I plan to attempt to tackle this over the weekend.