Headlight Actuator

[Keith W.]

https://www.dropbox.com/s/ey12emu0wi9atm4/Headlight%20Actuator%20Pressure.MOV?dl=0

Here is a picture of the internal boot and the actuator piston. The boot looks a little dirty to me.
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[Patrick H.]

Re: Headlight Actuator

Bob Demmel rebuilds and restores these.
He can make them look and function like new, or leave the patina if you wish.

[Tom R.]

Re: Headlight Actuator

There is a much larger diaphragm internally that ruptures and/or tears causing the low pressure. I sent my 78s to Demmel, kept the aged patina, rebuilt and now those suckers pop! He sent the diaphragm back and, sure enough, it was that tear that I missed and too often when troubleshooting the cause of low actuator pressure.

[Bob D.]

Re: Headlight Actuator

Keith

It does look like the diaphragm is leaking down. This can be repaired without damaging the exterior finish of the actuator.

Bob

[Keith W.]

Re: Headlight Actuator

Keith

It does look like the diaphragm is leaking down. This can be repaired without damaging the exterior finish of the actuator.

Bob

[Bob D.]

Re: Headlight Actuator

Keith

Don't make me feel old with the Mr. Demmel!

Bob

[Keith W.]

[Bob D.]

Re: Headlight Actuator

Keith

Just pulling your chain. Good luck on your other headlight actuator.

Bob