Headlight installation
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Category: Model Specific Forum
Forum Name: 1970-1971 Ford and Mercury
Forum Description: Technical discussion for 1970-1971 Ford and Mercury
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Topic: Headlight installation
Posted By: Oden1543
Subject: Headlight installation
Date Posted: 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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Posted By: peter.jenerette
Date Posted: 12-July-2024 at 4:14AM
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... ------------- Pete Jenerette 1972 Gran Torino (H-Code - 4R70W) 2022 F250 XLT 7.3 2003 Thunderbird |
Posted By: Oden1543
Date Posted: 12-July-2024 at 2:59PM
| 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. |
Posted By: 72FordGTS
Date 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. ------------- Vince 1972 Ford GTS Sportsroof - Survivor, One Family car GTS.org Admin |
Posted By: Oden1543
Date Posted: 14-July-2024 at 5:23PM
| I somehow managed to get it right without knowing the highbeams go on the inside. I appreciate all the help, thank you. |