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Kahuna 06-21-2015 12:28 AM

Head lite adjusting
 

I have a 32 Ford with Original headlamps. The headlites have the new Drake reflectors and bulbs. The lights are great!
Here's my issue:
I took the car to a shop that has the old style headlite adjusting equipment, but he couldn't get the things to adjust using it.
So, I'll try the old method of a wall at some distance and height.
Does anyone have the correct original distance and height that Ford used?
I've got an area that's level that I can use.
Any help appreciated
Thanks
Jim

koates 06-21-2015 03:47 AM

Re: Head lite adjusting
 

Hi Kahuna, The information you require is printed in detail in the owners handbook for your car. Regards, Kevin.

Kahuna 06-21-2015 11:13 AM

Re: Head lite adjusting
 

Thanks Koates
I'll try to find one
Regards
Jim

Kurt in NJ 06-21-2015 12:11 PM

Re: Head lite adjusting
 

Firs you start with focus -- look at this link-- http://www.abarnyard.com/workshop/lamp_focus-2.htm

here is a link to adjustment--it's model a but functionally the ame as 32
http://www.abarnyard.com/workshop/focus-2a.htm

bright lights with bad focus are just bright lights to look at them but not bright down the road where you need it

Kahuna 06-21-2015 01:26 PM

Re: Head lite adjusting
 

Hi Kurt
Thanks for the diagram link
Regards
Jim

36tbird 06-21-2015 06:01 PM

Re: Head lite adjusting
 

Wanting to adjust the headlites implies that you plan on driving at night! Are you nuts?!

Looks like I need to call Willie to get some supervision on site.

VeryTangled 06-21-2015 07:21 PM

Re: Head lite adjusting
 

Quote:

Originally Posted by 36tbird (Post 1107209)
Wanting to adjust the headlites implies that you plan on driving at night! Are you nuts?!

I really love driving my old Ford. I admit freely there have been some times where I have misjudged the sunset.

Head Lights on my 80 year old car are like the brakes and wipers, theoretical. Tail lights are lovin' life and work very brightly.

Of course nobody can see my turn signals (my arm) at night either!

Kurt in NJ 06-21-2015 08:09 PM

Re: Head lite adjusting
 

I enjoy driving the A at night, can see good, even with original charging system i drive without worries even though I have quartz halogen bulbs ---they work better than seal beams


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