74 Headlight Actuator Question

[Victor S.]

Hi All -

Looking to clear up a question. Looking in the 74 judging manual it states the actuators had a red dot adjacent to the nipple and a black serial number stamped on them as well. Mine look original as if never removed but have no number or red dot. My drivers side actuator has a green crayon mark - passenger side no mark.

Just wondering if some maybe didn't have the dot and number?

Thank you,
Vic

[Robert R.]

Re: 74 Headlight Actuator Question

Hey Vic,

Here is a shot of the the driver's side vacuum actuator of my very original 19,000 mile '74. As you can see it has a faint red dot at the hose extension, a letter "A" and a green paint stick marking in the form of a "U." I am wonder if your green marking is similar to this and if anyone knows the significance of it.

Bob

[Patrick H.]

Re: 74 Headlight Actuator Question

Not all of them had the red dot, or numbers. So, do not be dismayed by the fact that you don't find them.

[Robert R.]

Re: 74 Headlight Actuator Question

Vic,

In my opinion, Patrick is absolutely correct. My passenger side actuator which is known to be original has no markings whatsoever and I believe the the judging manual which is presently being rewritten will simply indicate that some actuators have the dots and stampings. I am assuming that there would be no deduction for an actuator with no markings.

Bob

[Victor S.]

Re: 74 Headlight Actuator Question

Thanks very much for all that answered - I really appreciate the expertise on this forum and willingness to help as I continue to learn.

Best,
Vic

[Harmon C.]

Re: 74 Headlight Actuator Question

I put the date and red dot on my restored cars. Not all judge will agree.