65 headlight bucket limit switch

[Ronald C.]

is there a way to adjust the headlight bucket full open switch? this is the switch that feeds the dash warning light. my buckets appear to be fully open but the ligjts stays on. if i push on the bucket and move it about 1/16" the warning llight will go off

[Gene M.]

Re: 65 headlight bucket limit switch

No adjustment for switch. Be sure the switch is mounted correctly. Most often the switch mounting requires a couple small washers between it and the casting to insure everything is square and not binding.

[Ronald C.]

Re: 65 headlight bucket limit switch

That makes sense from waht i see... So the million dollar question what stops the motor from rotating? the bucket worked the past 18 month safter restoration of the car but now is not rotating fully?

[Gene M.]

Re: 65 headlight bucket limit switch

That makes sense from waht i see... So the million dollar question what stops the motor from rotating? the bucket worked the past 18 month safter restoration of the car but now is not rotating fully?

The "v" stop arm limits the motor travel. But use caution if the motors close a different rates as the stalled motor keeps working the worm gear against the aluminum gear and eventually destroys it. There is no electrical "cut out" to the motor at both ends of travel.

[Jim D.]

Re: 65 headlight bucket limit switch

So the million dollar question what stops the motor from rotating?

Removing your finger from operating the switch. Simple as that!!!!