View topic - Head light

It is currently Thu Mar 28, 2024 2:36 pm

All times are UTC - 5 hours [ DST ]




Post new topic Reply to topic  [ 6 posts ] 
Author Message
 Post subject: Head light
PostPosted: Sun Nov 24, 2013 2:42 pm 
Offline

Joined: Tue Oct 29, 2013 3:25 pm
Posts: 5
I know that I'm going to get some flack on this but I really need to know how to change the HEAD LIGHT bulb on a 1917 DB head light. The biggest problem is getting to it. I have tried to unscrew the outer rim with no success. How do I get to the bulb?

I got the engine back together and all is well. Thanks for all the help.


Top
 Profile  
Reply with quote  
 Post subject: Re: Head light
PostPosted: Sun Nov 24, 2013 7:04 pm 
From the front of the car push in evenly on the rim and turn to the left about 1 1/2 inches.


Top
  
Reply with quote  
 Post subject: Re: Head light
PostPosted: Sun Nov 24, 2013 8:50 pm 
Offline

Joined: Tue Oct 29, 2013 3:25 pm
Posts: 5
Thank you very much! I will try it in the morning when I go to pick it up.


Top
 Profile  
Reply with quote  
 Post subject: Re: Head light
PostPosted: Mon Apr 27, 2015 4:18 pm 
Offline

Joined: Wed Dec 18, 2013 3:01 pm
Posts: 3
Location: South Eastern Delaware
Thank Heaven for the Club and the Archived Discussion Board!!!

I had same problem.

:D :D :D


Top
 Profile  
Reply with quote  
 Post subject: Re: Head light
PostPosted: Tue May 05, 2015 6:38 pm 
Offline

Joined: Sun Apr 12, 2015 7:29 am
Posts: 4
Me as well.


Top
 Profile  
Reply with quote  
 Post subject: Re: Head light
PostPosted: Thu May 07, 2015 4:02 pm 
DB headlight rims are notorious for cracking and distorting, so this process is sometimes difficult. You do have to get the rim to push in about 1/4" to clear the retaining "hooks" on the body, and then turn them about 1/8 of a turn, they should then lift forward with the glass lens coming with them. Be careful, as if the lens retaining clips are bad, the lens could fall out and drop. . . .OUCH!
When you have the rims replated, all those cracks have to be silver-brazed, and the distortion taken out, it's quite a time-consuming process, but well-worth it afterwards!


Top
  
Reply with quote  
Display posts from previous:  Sort by  
Post new topic Reply to topic  [ 6 posts ] 

All times are UTC - 5 hours [ DST ]


Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 65 guests


You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot post attachments in this forum

Search for:
Jump to:  
cron
Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Group