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Re: Vacuum operated headlights

From: "Raphael" <crap(at)crap.net>

Subject: Re: Vacuum operated headlights

Date: Sat, 5 Nov 2005 09:58:07 -0700

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Hi there,

I have a 76 that had sort of the same problem. Left side was much slower

than right side.

Replace the main vacuum line going from the reserve tank up to the check

valve, it has probably weakened after 30 years ($0.25/foot at most auto

stores). Replace the check valve and the filter near the engine (you can

temporarily remove and bypass the filter with a single vacuum hose until the

new filter arrives). Before you assume that you need to replace the

actuators and valves, do what I did. Squirt the boot seals on the acutators

with WD-40. Remove the valves and blow them out (carefully) with compressed

air and WD-40 them too.

Good luck,

Mark

"W. Moore" <WJMoores(at)worldnet.att.net> wrote in message

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> Hi all,

> `75 model. My manual doesn`t give instructions or vacuum values for

> troubleshooting a sluggish headlight system. Right light is sluggish when

> it works and the left light needs human assist for any up/down movement.

> It

> does say that defective vacuum actuators can be removed thru the hole

> created by removing decorative front grill. I don`t see how the things

> can

> get past the large tubular vacuum tank. I hope I don`t have to remove the

> hood to replace those items. TIA

>

>

SUBJECT: Vacuum system guide

From: "jjjoseph" <jjjoseph(at)yahoo.com>

Subject: Vacuum system guide

Date: Sun, 2 May 2004 22:33:16 -0500

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About a month ago, there was a posting regarding a trouble shooting vacuum

system guide that was really, really good and logicial.

Does any recall how to acquire a copy as I`m a new owner of a 71 coupe and

although most things are mechanically in working order, I can`t get both

headlights to come up, nor do the windshield wipers works. So, I can`t pass

a Texas Safety inspection, which means I can`t drive, legally...

So, I could really use a bit of info so that I can at least drive it, while

I continue to make repairs.

Thanks

JJJSLJ

71 350/Auto coupe

From: "Tom in Missouri" <toomuch(at)spam.com>

Subject: Re: Vacuum system guide

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Date: Mon, 03 May 2004 04:05:29 GMT

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http://www.vettevacuum.com/

This is the guy who wrote the book. See his web site and buy direct.

"jjjoseph" <jjjoseph(at)yahoo.com> wrote in message

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> About a month ago, there was a posting regarding a trouble shooting vacuum

> system guide that was really, really good and logicial.

>

> Does any recall how to acquire a copy as I`m a new owner of a 71 coupe and

> although most things are mechanically in working order, I can`t get both

> headlights to come up, nor do the windshield wipers works. So, I can`t

pass

> a Texas Safety inspection, which means I can`t drive, legally...

>

> So, I could really use a bit of info so that I can at least drive it,

while

> I continue to make repairs.

>

> Thanks

> JJJSLJ

> 71 350/Auto coupe

>

>

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