okay, did it break or is it really that difficult?

foghorn67 · Dec 29, 2003

I was adjusting my headlight, and the bucket bent near the adjuster screw which made the adjuster spring pop out. I tried for an hour and couldn't get the spring hooked back on the back of the headlight door.
is it really this maddening?

is there a tool for this? or is something not right? I'm ordering a new spring. maybe it's tweaked.

gp001 · Dec 29, 2003

Use your beak

foghorn67 · Dec 29, 2003

gp001 said:
Use your beak

almost did. I used bailing wire to hold it in.

TazerRE · Dec 29, 2003

well, I can only speak from experience on a 69, but...

Yes, it really is that difficult.

oboebrian · Dec 29, 2003

The spring is usually a huge PIA. The best way i've found to pull it is by using a wire coat hanger to extend the spring enough to hook it back into place. It usually takes me about 5-10 min to do per bucket.

foghorn67 · Dec 29, 2003

TazerRE said:
well, I can only speak from experience on a 69, but...

Yes, it really is that difficult.

okay, i thought I had stupid moment. i'm also getting a new bucket since that is all bent up.

foghorn67 · Dec 29, 2003

oboebrian said:
The spring is usually a huge PIA. The best way i've found to pull it is by using a wire coat hanger to extend the spring enough to hook it back into place. It usually takes me about 5-10 min to do per bucket.

do you put the spring on the bucket or door first?

oboebrian · Dec 29, 2003

foghorn67 said:
do you put the spring on the bucket or door first?

I believe (if i remember correctly) i put it in the light bucket first, I haven't done it for a long time. Also try a flat bladed screw driver (becareful not to stab yourself). Try both ways and see what works best for you. But they are usually PIA to get back on.

foghorn67 · Dec 29, 2003

oboebrian said:
I believe (if i remember correctly) i put it in the light bucket first, I haven't done it for a long time. Also try a flat bladed screw driver (becareful not to stab yourself). Try both ways and see what works best for you. But they are usually PIA to get back on.

cool.

66P51GT · Dec 29, 2003

I did the same thing recently while installing a set of halogens. I totally removed both adjuster screws. Easily installed the spring since no tension was necesary. I re-installed the screws. Yes, it was a pain in the ass but it worked.

pabear89 · Dec 29, 2003

When i had to do mine, I loosen the adjusting screw till it's almost out and use
baling wire[smaller dia then coat hanger] to hook the spring on the bucket.
you don't have to pull as hard to get it to hook or fight the screw to get it started.
Thats just my way.

PB

TazerRE · Dec 30, 2003

my method is totally remove the adjusting screws, then lock a pair of needlenose vicegrips on the spring REALLY tight, and just ream on it until it goes in.

There are probably better methods.

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