1930 headlights

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mr mopar

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this is the first time driving my A after dark. Was very impressed with how bright the lights were. One mile later they became very dim could hardly tell they were on from the drivers seat. It has a 6 volt alternator, Only drove total of 2 miles. Any quick fixes?
 
I have to agree with 700rpm on this one. I recently restored my 1930 and I had a similar problem which was hard to detect. I then noticed oil on the light connection at the base of the steering column and lo and behold, once cleaned up, the lights worked great again. I too, am impressed with how bright the lights are. I'm also running a 6 volt alternator. Take the connection apart and spend some time cleaning ALL the oil off. There is however a lubricant on the contacts that needs to be considered.

Now if I could just figure out how to use the adjustment screws without shorting the lights out, I'd be fine.

I also noticed that other drivers coming toward me on the road are constantly flashing their lights to get me to Dim my lights. Problem is that they are just as bright on dim as they are on bright.

I'll figure that out soon tho.

Good Luck.......:p
 
bobpo
It is the way you have your headlights aimed not the brightness that is causeing the reaction from oncomming drivers. You have your lights aimed too high. Look in the manual and make your aiming adjustments by the book. Good luck, Terry
 
Thanks 60ch,

:cool:But the problem I have is trying to get the Focus Screws into the back of the headlight pot without shorting something out. Everytime I install them, I get a short.

As a result, I am having a problem with adjusting the beams short of lowering the headlight pots with No Focus Screws.

BUT IT SURE IS FUN DRIVING "MS. TILLIE" IN THE DAYLIGHT. JUST GOT BACK FROM SUPPER IN FACT.:cool:
 
Dazzle

From BOBPO:
"I also noticed that other drivers coming toward me on the road are constantly flashing their lights to get me to Dim my lights. Problem is that they are just as bright on dim as they are on bright. "



Seems that an improperly focused lights would loose the line between high and low that was engineered into the lamps. Good Luck: Fred A
 
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Your headlight adjustment screw is coming in contact with rear of the bulb socet and shorting it out, when it is screwed in too far. try a shorter screw to see if you can get it focused properly.
 
hewe said:
Your headlight adjustment screw is coming in contact with rear of the bulb socet and shorting it out, when it is screwed in too far. try a shorter screw to see if you can get it focused properly.
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Remember, most wire terminal pliers have little threaded holes that are used to cut off or shorten common screws.
 
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