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Headlight shell removal
Posts: 58
western austailia
noddy59
26 Jan 2019 05:17 PM
So guys, I have already posted this question in the workshop, 100 views and not one reply so I thought why not ask the people who would most likely know.
Headlight shell has cracked up with fatigue, 37 years old, so not a bad run, trouble is HD weren't thinking about the future, all of the wiring harness plugs are in the headlight shell and the holes in the back are a lot smaller than the plugs, question is, do I really need to cut the 30 odd wires and splice it all back together. ?
Thanks Noddy
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Adelaide
steelo
26 Jan 2019 06:12 PM
Noddy. Thanks for posting. No matter where you post, most of the members look at their unread posts. If you have had a hundred views and no reply, it's because no one has an answer - yet.
I think the plugs are there for convenience. The wires (and the little copper tips) can be gently pried from the plug with a thin screwdriver. (google it) someone might chime in.
Pull the harness out and then reinsert the wires back into the plug. Could still be an effort if you are colour blind. Might have to get a dog or mate or pay someone. I'd take a heap of good resolution photos of the plugs and colours / location. Good luck.
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Melbourne
tussuck
26 Jan 2019 06:16 PM
I have done this before! No need to cut cables.
I prefer my engine blown not stroked! Stage 1 mirrors and shiny bit
Posts: 58
western austailia
noddy59
26 Jan 2019 07:12 PM
Thanks guys, my boss said he has a pin removal tool ,just have to hope he can find it , still a hellova job.
Posts: 427
Illawarra NSW
Wideglider
27 Jan 2019 12:29 AM
Hey noddy, as steelo says - take good photos. This means purposeful photos in focus, I have seen some photos from others that are useless.
Best to also make a drawing. All of this saves time in the long run.
Posts: 58
western austailia
noddy59
27 Jan 2019 01:12 PM
Ok , got the male plugs sorted but as usual the females are giving me grief, ripped a telescopic aerial off an old car and the smaller section fits pretty neatly into the socket and over the outside of the pin ,
am I missing something here? . Tried youtube but I can't find any references to the female.
Cheers and tia
Posts: 955
south west victoria
brucefxdl
27 Jan 2019 01:26 PM
Quoting noddy59 on 27 Jan 2019 01:12 PM
Ok , got the male plugs sorted but as usual the females are giving me grief, ripped a telescopic aerial off an old car and the smaller section fits pretty neatly into the socket and over the outside of the pin ,
am I missing something here? . Tried youtube but I can't find any references to the female.
Cheers and tia
do you have round or flat pins ?
Posts: 58
western austailia
noddy59
27 Jan 2019 01:38 PM
Round pins.
Posts: 58
western austailia
noddy59
27 Jan 2019 02:28 PM
Necessity is the mother of invention they say.
Made another tool using an aligator clip and hey presto.
Thanks for your time and help
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Posts: 955
south west victoria
brucefxdl
27 Jan 2019 03:39 PM
Quoting noddy59 on 27 Jan 2019 02:28 PM
Necessity is the mother of invention they say.
Made another tool using an aligator clip and hey presto.
Thanks for your time and help
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ok,your all good then.pins and connectors can be painful without the " right " tool.would love jhon deerse pin tool kit ....but the price is over the top,piece of well flattened and filed mig wire works well.as steelo said,drawings/pics save a huge amount of grief.cheers.
Posts: 58
western austailia
noddy59
28 Jan 2019 09:40 PM
Woo Hoo , first was no start ,r f indicator plays lrear ,apply front brakes, engine turns over .Ffffs .got engine /break sorted , fuck around with indicators, give up ,swapped wires at rear plugs ,
it seems to work , took lot's of pictures, made lots of drawings and notes, hmm ,even got the missus to check the colors ,and sstill managed to fuck up . Not a nice job.
Anyone tackling this one needs lot's of patience, good eyesight and some can do attitude.
Thanks for your help.
Noddy 59
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