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headlight actuator help

Posted: 3/24/08 7:20pmMessage 1 of 4
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Chester, WV - USA
Joined: 6/1/2007
Posts: 48
Vette(s): 1975 L82 Stingray Numbers matching motor and Trans
Alright I am trying to get the headlights on my 75 working but I am running into lots of problems. The driver side actuator is bad it will not hold vacuum on the green hose the one used to open the light. The instructions on corvette 101 say to replace the grommet I am a little unsure of what its talking about can anyone clarify that for me. The back side with the red hose holds vacuum fine so the diaphram is good.
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headlight actuator help

Posted: 3/24/08 8:03pmMessage 2 of 4
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Cramerton, NC - USA
Joined: 8/22/2006
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Vette(s): black 1982 coupe slate gray interior, 350 crossfire, 1985 fuel pump, Steeroids R&P conversion
Probably talking about the rod seal, Ive also heard it called a "witches hat".  http://www.ecklers.com/product.asp?pf_id=A8263&dept_id=1476
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headlight actuator help

Posted: 3/25/08 6:59amMessage 3 of 4
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Edmond, OK - USA
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Vette(s): 1971 Brands Hatch Green L48 Coupe Automatic Driver - restored 1995
When you remove the dust boot you will see the rod seal. Careful bending the tabs that hold it in. They will break - only bend as much as necessary. 
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headlight actuator help

Posted: 3/25/08 7:24amMessage 4 of 4
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Dorr, MI - USA
Joined: 8/21/2002
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Vette(s): 71 Colonnade Hardtop Coupe Torch Red with black interior originally L48 built to push around 360hp

This is the kit I used on my 71. Not hard to do. Part #601-493

 
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