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51 Henry headlights
« on: July 08, 2019, 02:39:48 PM »
Hi working on my Henry headlights, and the buckets and adjusters were all apart when i got it does anyone have any pictures of how the springs and adjusters go? :P
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Re: 51 Henry headlights
« Reply #1 on: July 08, 2019, 04:54:32 PM »
best to score HJ Shop Manual and Parts List
they are loaded with great info for your car
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Re: 51 Henry headlights
« Reply #2 on: July 11, 2019, 06:52:40 PM »
Don't think the parts or shop manual details the assembly of the head lamp units.  The two adjusters should be disassembled and re-tapped, 10-32, I think.  The spring goes around the circumference, as I recall.  It's a real Gold Goldberg.  If you wish I can take photos of the assembly when I return home in a month and post on this forum.
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Re: 51 Henry headlights
« Reply #3 on: July 11, 2019, 07:43:30 PM »
Here's the page from the parts manual. See if this helps.  I too recommend getting a copy, they are very helpful.
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Re: 51 Henry headlights
« Reply #4 on: July 12, 2019, 01:04:08 PM »
I'm replacing the harnesses in a pair of Aero buckets & took some photos that might help. Different buckets but the principle is similar for many cars. Basically a bowl inside another bowl, held together with a spring on one side and two adjuster screws opposite the spring.  One screw for left & right & the other for up & down.
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Re: 51 Henry headlights
« Reply #5 on: July 13, 2019, 12:33:16 AM »
Hey, that's easy.  The HJ has a three inch spring that goes horizontal.  Really weird.  And a real pain to reassemble.   :(
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Re: 51 Henry headlights
« Reply #6 on: July 13, 2019, 01:02:27 AM »
 ;Dhey thank you so much guys for the replies!!! Where is a good place to obtain one of these manuals?
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Re: 51 Henry headlights
« Reply #7 on: July 13, 2019, 07:00:25 AM »
very frequently on eBay
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« Reply #8 on: July 16, 2019, 01:05:17 AM »
Hi is this what i am looking for? My car is highly modified with not many stock parts remaining. Is this a good price?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Henry-J-Shop-Manual-1951-1952-1953-Kaiser-Frazer-Repair-Service-Book-Allstate/401534339690?hash=item5d7d4fca6a:g:QeoAAOSwp5JWZfEj
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« Reply #9 on: September 28, 2019, 05:50:32 PM »
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« Reply #10 on: September 28, 2019, 05:53:22 PM »
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Re: 51 Henry headlights
« Reply #11 on: October 03, 2019, 01:54:08 PM »
hey thank you , you old grey ghost, don't be a ghost!  ;D
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