C2 Headlight Bucket

[Paul J.]

Is the outboard pivot ball (aka bearing) on the headlight panel (64) pressed onto the pivot shaft? When I look at it closely it looks like its threaded. The AIM implies that it is pressed on and the shop manual does too, but has no description of it. I also can't find anything on it in the archives.

Thanks,
Paul

[Jim D.]

Re: C2 Headlight Bucket

It should be loose on the shaft and is secured with a set screw.

[Russ S.]

Re: C2 Headlight Bucket

It should be loose on the shaft and is secured with a set screw.

There is a collar with a set screw-the ball does not have a set screw.

[Jim D.]

Re: C2 Headlight Bucket

There is a collar with a set screw-the ball does not have a set screw.

Oops. I forgot to add the part about the collar. It was early with little caffeine on board. The main point is that the ball is loose on the shaft and should easily slide off.

[Domenic T.]

Re: C2 Headlight Bucket

Paul,
The guys are correct and if you need I have those parts out and would be glad to send any pics you need.

DOM

[Paul J.]

Re: C2 Headlight Bucket

Thanks guys, you've been a great help. The ball is frozen on the shaft. I'm going to use a little heat.

[Hector G.]

Re: C2 Headlight Bucket

Hi Paul, it may take a bit more than heat to loosen up. Just depends on how badly it's frozen on the shaft. It took several attempts on mine to loosen up.