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  1. McHinson, Thank you for the diagram. I will print it for my files. After looking at it I decided to disassemble the headlight again. I then realized what I was looking at. The screw I was referring to is the up/down adjustment that is under the chrome ring. The screw did in fact adjust the headlight in that the bottom clip attaches to the bottom of the reflector. That had not been attached, therefore no effect on the reflector. All good now. Thanks again, Dave
  2. Regarding the headlights on a 37. I renovated my headlights and once back together attempted to adjust them. The adjustment screw (up and down) kept on turning with change in the aiming of the headlights. They are way too high. So I disassembled the right one and now I could see the adjustment screw turning nowhere. The back end of it is not visible (and not assessable from the front but goes through sheet metal. It looks like the only way to access the back end of the screw is to remove the 3 bolts holding the headlight buckets to the radiator shroud or whatever it is called. And the manual says to adjust the headlights right to left and up and down by turning the two adjustment screws. But is doesn't say which way to turn the screw for up or down or right to left. Any advice would be much appreciated. Thank you! Dave
  3. Will do. Everything looked quite good the last time I was in there. No second chances so blankets under the buckets to catch anything dropped! Thanks again.
  4. Bloo: All original everything. No the focal point of the lights do not seem to move. The lens does not move but the reflector should. So suspect there is a problem with both adjustment screws. I guess I will have to disassemble the light to see why there doesn't seem to be any movement. McHinson: All original bulb etc. This car was virtually untouched with any modern changes. Yep, remove the lenses. Don: It has been awhile but I believe those springs were present. Everything seemed in order parts wise. We will have to take another look. Thanks all, Dave
  5. Greeitngs! Hopefully someone will have a little insight on Buick headlights. Specifically up and down adjustment. When I purchased the car the headlights needed restoration. This I did. I didn't see anything amiss with the workings and everything went back together fine. The adjustment seems quite high for both left and right. Utilizing the adjustment screws at the lower front of the buckets they both turn freely but there seems to be no adjustment change. Anyone know which way is up and which way is down. I am not looking forward to disassembling them again to see what is amiss. The adjustment process in the manual seems somewhat complicated. Thank you for any ideas. Dave
  6. I did exactly that and it is a real feeling of accomplishment when it is completed.....if you do it right. Perfect Gary, immaculate results as usual. DB
  7. Gary, Do you have any photos of the exhaust ports on the block with the positioning (not the right word for sure) rings installed prior to manifold installation? Thank you, Dave
  8. JBP, Thank you for your input. I have already replaced the gasket with, yep a copper one. We will see how it goes. I took the advise of many on the forum not to torque the nuts down any more than say 20lbs to put less stress on the manifold on first installation. Not saying that was the cause but Gary Wheeler who did a more than immaculate complete restoration of his 37 (check his blog to see an amazing restoration and documentation of his project) went to specs with 30lbs. I did so as well this time. And the manifold was planed prior to first installation. Didn't see the Remflex info soon enough but it will be the next step if this one goes bad. Regards, Dave
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