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Old 09-12-2014, 03:43 PM   #9
markeb01
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Re: Headlight adjustment

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Originally Posted by McCoyAZ View Post
Quick question if I may?


We installed a 4 headlight system from various parts and pieces from a variety of trucks.

Because we had to assemble the system from lots of parts the lights are pointed in all different directions and I need to know a starting point on where (how) they should be aimed to begin with.

I guess the question is.... Where (how) do you get the lights aimed more or less where they are supposed to be so you have a starting point to finish the fine tuning?
Perhaps this diagram from the 1960 Chevy Truck Shop Manual will prove helpful:



Just park the truck 25 feet from the measuring surface, and make sure it is on level ground. I find it easiest to block the low beam lamps when doing the high beams with either cardboard or a helper. It can also be helpful to block everything but one lamp at a time if they are really goofed up in the beginning.
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