thebeebe5 Posted June 24, 2015 Report Posted June 24, 2015 (edited) Can anyone advise on the proper way to do this? I saw a screw and tab underneath and removed the screw.... The lens seemed to be a bit loose to start with and I'm not sure this screw did anything to help me remove the lens, but bumping it carefully tilted it enough at that point that I could remove it. A bit worried to try it again on the other side, so I'm open to any tips. Did a forum search and didn't see any info on this.... Also checked tech articles (wonderful place btw!!) edit: There also seems to be an old cork gasket around the lip of the lens. Stock? I don't see replacements at Bernbaum and am wondering if a prior owner installed them.... edit #2 Tod, I saw your "clothsline" gasket on your website. Recall seeing it before, but as I hadn't done this yet I didn't get it. Get it now.... Edited June 24, 2015 by thebeebe5 Quote
deathbound Posted June 24, 2015 Report Posted June 24, 2015 Per page 153 in my 1936-1942 Plymouth Service Manual...."Loosen the screw at the bottom of the headlight body (which you have done). Using the lens removal tool C-439, press inward at the bottom of the lens, causing it to come out at the top of the body & withdraw it upward & out of the body." I have done this without the lens removal tool.....carefully. 1 Quote
deathbound Posted June 24, 2015 Report Posted June 24, 2015 (edited) Also, a NOTE: "If the lens tends to stick in the body, hold the tool in one hand and give the upper portion of the body a sharp rap with the other hand. this will loosen the lens and permit its removal. replace the bulb, then enter the lens at the bottom, lining up the locator with the locating notch in the body. Slide the lens toward the bottom of the body until the top of the lens clears the body opening. Press inward at the top of the lens, hold the lens in place & tighten the lens retainer screw. Aim the headlight beam." ***EDIT***:Yes, cork gasket required. Not sure who might stock it....may have to make new ones out of cork? Edited June 24, 2015 by deathbound Quote
thebeebe5 Posted June 24, 2015 Author Report Posted June 24, 2015 Per page 153 in my 1936-1942 Plymouth Service Manual...."Loosen the screw at the bottom of the headlight body (which you have done). Using the lens removal tool C-439, press inward at the bottom of the lens, causing it to come out at the top of the body & withdraw it upward & out of the body." I have done this without the lens removal tool.....carefully. You know, there's a lot in that manual I don't even think of. Actually got one from Bernbaum a couple weeks ago and took it out of cello last night. I'll have a look! And your "tool free" method is how I accomplished the task. Just seems like they could fall out driving down the road. :-/ Quote
desoto1939 Posted June 24, 2015 Report Posted June 24, 2015 I think that tool was like a suction cup to grip the lens so you could put the pressure on the lens and then tilt the lens so you can take it out of the body. You might beable to make one by getting a real soft toilet plunger with the wooden handle. Just a thought. I will look in my Miller tool catalog to see if I can post a picture of the tool. Rich HArtung Desoto1939@aol.com Quote
TodFitch Posted June 24, 2015 Report Posted June 24, 2015 Harbor Freight has a couple of suction cup tools that might work: http://www.harborfreight.com/4-1-2-half-inch-diameter-suction-cup-40993.html http://www.harborfreight.com/suction-cup-with-quick-release-46900.html http://www.harborfreight.com/aluminum-suction-cup-lifter-92825.html For what it is worth, I've got the aluminum one (number 92825) that I modified to have a camera mount attached. Does a great job of attaching a movie camera to a window. Not sure how well any of these will work on a curved headlight lens but probably as well as a plumber’s friend. 2 Quote
thebeebe5 Posted June 24, 2015 Author Report Posted June 24, 2015 Harbor Freight has a couple of suction cup tools that might work: http://www.harborfreight.com/4-1-2-half-inch-diameter-suction-cup-40993.html http://www.harborfreight.com/suction-cup-with-quick-release-46900.html http://www.harborfreight.com/aluminum-suction-cup-lifter-92825.html For what it is worth, I've got the aluminum one (number 92825) that I modified to have a camera mount attached. Does a great job of attaching a movie camera to a window. Not sure how well any of these will work on a curved headlight lens but probably as well as a plumber’s friend. These might work out nicely.... Have to pass a HF (or three) in my travels today. I'll see what they look like, and if they work I'll report back. Quote
thebeebe5 Posted June 25, 2015 Author Report Posted June 25, 2015 NONE of the three can accommodate the curve of the headlight lens.... I have some returns to make tomorrow.... Quote
HughForrest Posted June 29, 2015 Report Posted June 29, 2015 These guys: http://www.restorationstuff.com/ have headlamp gaskets in cork and silicon. (As well as a lot of other useful stuff). After you download the catalog from their site go to pg.12 of the pdf. I've used the cork, but will try the silicon next time as I think it will fill gaps better. Quote
thebeebe5 Posted June 29, 2015 Author Report Posted June 29, 2015 (edited) I ordered some AS568A-365 sized o-rings. Will see if they work.... If not I'll definitely look into these. Thanks! Edited June 29, 2015 by thebeebe5 Quote
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