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Oden1543 
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 Topic: Headlight installationPosted: 11-July-2024 at 4:51PM |
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Okay I know this sounds dumb but I'm having issues installing my headlights on my 1971 torino base model. I know I'm installing them right since I successfully reinstalled the old lights it had, but after picking up 2 different types of headlights I ordered from O'Reillys I wasn't able to install either of them. Also I have no real car knowledge. This is my first ever project car. Any type of help is thanked. These are the 2 different headlights I got.
Sylvania H5001 Basic Sealed Beam Headlight Bulb (Pack of 1) - H5001 Sylvania H5006 Basic Sealed Beam Headlight Bulb (Pack of 1) - H5006 |
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peter.jenerette
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Posted: 12-July-2024 at 4:14AM |
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Can you better describe what is giving the issue. Hi Beams and Hi/Low beams cannot be switched; there are also locating dimples on the headlights..this is a diagram from a GTO, but should give you further insight...
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Pete Jenerette
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Oden1543
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Posted: 12-July-2024 at 2:59PM |
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I didn't know there was a difference between the lowbeam and hibeam headlight bracket. I will try installing the headlight onto a different bracket next time. I think I might of been trying to install the hi-beam headlight onto a low-beam headlight bracket. Also thanks for the quick response, I really appreciate it.
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72FordGTS
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Posted: 14-July-2024 at 1:19AM |
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The high beam lights, which only have two terminals, go on the inside. The Hi/Lo beam bulbs, which have three terminals go on the outside. I assume you were able to get the retaining rings off okay? Lots of people mistakenly use the headlight adjustment screws in error.
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Oden1543
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Posted: 14-July-2024 at 5:23PM |
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I somehow managed to get it right without knowing the highbeams go on the inside. I appreciate all the help, thank you.
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