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How difficult is it to replace the headlight motor bearing and retainer? This is the bearing at end of motor housing, at the star wheel.
The fingers of the bearing retainer are holding the bearing very loose, causing the armature to slop around. In comparison, the other headlight motor bearing is nice and tight, and that motor runs smooth and fast.
Thanks to all the great info in the archives, I've been able to diagnose by swapping gears, electrical connections, everything, right to left, made all the adjustments, cleaned, inspected, lubed all the components, and determined this is the single source of poor motor performance. I have not seen discussion about this bearing, except not to break the retainer fingers when removing the armature or it's trouble.
Any for DIY advice to replace the bearing, retainer. LICS has these parts available #4 56A,B,C. If not DIY, then sending out the housing to a rebuilder or finding a replacement housing with good bearing on ebay would be my next options.
Gotta have 2 fast motors!
Thanks in advance
-Bob
The fingers of the bearing retainer are holding the bearing very loose, causing the armature to slop around. In comparison, the other headlight motor bearing is nice and tight, and that motor runs smooth and fast.
Thanks to all the great info in the archives, I've been able to diagnose by swapping gears, electrical connections, everything, right to left, made all the adjustments, cleaned, inspected, lubed all the components, and determined this is the single source of poor motor performance. I have not seen discussion about this bearing, except not to break the retainer fingers when removing the armature or it's trouble.
Any for DIY advice to replace the bearing, retainer. LICS has these parts available #4 56A,B,C. If not DIY, then sending out the housing to a rebuilder or finding a replacement housing with good bearing on ebay would be my next options.
Gotta have 2 fast motors!
Thanks in advance
-Bob