[DeTomaso] Instructions for reaching headlight motor and gear

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Charlie, on my setup with a thicker Fluidyne radiator sloped forward and an AC condenser attached in front, I pulled the three 8mm bolts holding the steel plate  on which the motor was mounted. The assembly dropped down and came out the left wheel well with no problem. When putting the repaired assembly back, pull up on the motor/plate while tightening the bolts until the motor gear FULLY engages with the sector gear on the connecting bar. This ensures the headlights do not shake from vibration while on the road. All bolting can be done from the top but the removal and reinstall is more convenient from the bottom. 
 

 

 

-----Original Message-----
From: Charles McCall <charlesmccall at gmail.com>
To: detomaso <detomaso at poca.com>
Sent: Sat, Aug 30, 2014 5:13 am
Subject: [DeTomaso] Instructions for reaching headlight motor and gear


   Hi all


   My headlights don't go up. They raise a little bit, and then sort of
   flutter- thump, thump, thump, but don't go up any more. I am suspecting
   that the plastic gear may have broken and plan to begin troubleshooting
   by checking the motor. The headlights turn on, power reaches the motor,
   but neither light raises much.


   Before Mike says to RTFM, I don't have my owner's manual nearby... Are
   there any good webpages with instructions for reaching the headlight
   motor? I checked Pantera Place but didn't see anything there. Any
   advice? I plan to remove the front wheel and splash shield and start
   disassembling stuff. Am I on the right path?


   Thanks!

 
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   Charlie, on my setup with a thicker Fluidyne radiator sloped forward
   and an AC condenser attached in front, I pulled the three 8mm bolts
   holding the steel plate  on which the motor was mounted. The assembly
   dropped down and came out the left wheel well with no problem. When
   putting the repaired assembly back, pull up on the motor/plate while
   tightening the bolts until the motor gear FULLY engages with the sector
   gear on the connecting bar. This ensures the headlights do not shake
   from vibration while on the road. All bolting can be done from the top
   but the removal and reinstall is more convenient from the bottom.

   -----Original Message-----
   From: Charles McCall <charlesmccall at gmail.com>
   To: detomaso <detomaso at poca.com>
   Sent: Sat, Aug 30, 2014 5:13 am
   Subject: [DeTomaso] Instructions for reaching headlight motor and gear
   Hi all


   My headlights don't go up. They raise a little bit, and then sort of
   flutter- thump, thump, thump, but don't go up any more. I am suspecting
   that the plastic gear may have broken and plan to begin troubleshooting
   by checking the motor. The headlights turn on, power reaches the motor,
   but neither light raises much.


   Before Mike says to RTFM, I don't have my owner's manual nearby... Are
   there any good webpages with instructions for reaching the headlight
   motor? I checked Pantera Place but didn't see anything there. Any
   advice? I plan to remove the front wheel and splash shield and start
   disassembling stuff. Am I on the right path?


   Thanks!

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