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any tips on spinning nut/bolt removal on 240 headlight??? 200 1986

Jack -

There are, or should be, three bolts. I looked for 4, and IIRC there are holes for 4, but only three there. Thank heavens, b/c the fourth would be totally inaccessable - even by the tranined chipmunks that are used in some assembly points.

The adjusters require a LOT of care. The ones, 2 IIRC, that have twist knobs, most of all. The threaded rod is held to the lamp bucket using a device like a safety pin. Where it is held to the back of the bucket, the plastic is weak, an if it cracks off the bucket is junk. I have never been able to repair that break. Whatever you do, avoid placing any force on that hold-on part where it is cut for the "safety pin" thing.

I hope that you have soaked the nuts with P'Blaster overnight, maybe several nights. I have found that process to be very helpful, especially for the job you're doing and for loosening up exhaust nuts and bolts. (Water Displacement 40, aka WD40, is not the same.)

My approach to the headlight situation would have been different if I owned a Dremel tool. If you have one, get in there and cut the nut off, or cut it into having 2 or 3 slots and break it off.

Good Luck,

Bob

:>)






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