Headlight Lifting Mechanism

[John042]

Hi info needed please. Just turned my attention to the headlights during my rebuild and I'm missing a part. The passenger side pod does not have the short connecting rod from the motor to the rose jointed adjustable arm. It looks as if it must have a square hole which attaches to the lift motor drive, the other end bolted to the rose jointed lever. A TR7 part looks similar but is listed by Rimmers as not available. Short of making one, is there any other source please? Can't understand why the previous owner kept all the other linkage but not this one arm. Thanks for any help. J C.

[John042]

Great, thanks Marcus. Can't really understand why that part is missing given that the previous owner "collected" and boxed all the parts over 14 years! More curious was the lump of wood wedge inside the nearside pod?? The motor assembly I found in the boot and when power applied does seem to work. As I said Marcus I've got the adjustable link rod but not the short link from that to the motor. I'm assuming it must have a square hole on one end to fit onto the motor drive shaft, the other end a pin which locates into the adjustable link? Are they handed by any chance?? If you manage to find one Marcus that would be great as I think supply could be a problem. Obviously beer tokens would be forthcoming. Many thanks in anticipation. Cheers John C.

[John042]

Thanks Leigh/Marcus. Hopefully I'll be able to rebuild the pod providing the motor is functioning correctly. Perhaps the wood was a modification? As I don't think the headlight flashing system works. However was it fitted to the 2.8i 1983 models? Cheers J C.

[John042]

Thanks Keith for the informative pic. Judging from that I think I have all the bits except for the arm from the motor. Marcus, my mate at work has just informed me he thinks he's got a pod assembly from a TR7. If so, I'll see in the next couple of days what he turns up with. but will let you know, reference your very kind offer. Did I read some where that the headlight flash operation was not fitted on early Tasmins or 2.8i's? Only operating when the lights were raised? Again thanks for the detail pic Keith and Marcus for the offer. Cheers John C.

[John042]

Cheers all. I've not really investigated the flash function on my car yet, only that one headlight seems to work OK without a flash function. The other modified with the "Wooden special fit!" Interesting about the Hillman Hunter motor assembly. My mates a hoarder, I don't think he even knows what he's buried under his various ongoing projects. The column switch does have the spring loaded position for headlight flashing but that maybe the generic design of the switch? I was surprized to find under the centre console, after modifing the steering column bulkhead bush, a LED generator for switch lighting. In 1984? Not that effective I hasten to add. What else will I find?? Cheers again all. John C.

[John042]

Thanks Andy. When I get the arm from my mates "emporium" this weekend I'll attempt to assemble the pod to see if I've got a functioning motor. I hope the reason for the lump of wood was to keep the pod up for an MOT; the motor left in the boot because of the missing arm. There's definitely life in the motor when connected, here's hoping. J C.

[John042]

Further update. A TR7/8 arm doesn't quite fit. The pin which the adjustable arm attaches to is just too short, so the circlip can't be fitted , Bu**er Could possible be mod'd but could result in failure. Here's hoping Marcus can help? JC.

[John042]

Thanks Leigh. If Marcus can't locate one I'm certainly in the market for one. Disappointed with the TR one which looked identical except for the pin length. J C .

[John042]

Thanks Marcus. I've just tried to send you an e-mail as I measured the pin that attaches to the adjustable arm and compared it with the other side on my car. The TR one is 14mm the other 22mm. No wonder the circlip would't go on. So yes please can you send both links as maybe my adjustable link is not from a TVR. I'll use my other tablet to send you my address. Thankyou Marcus for your help. John C

[John042]

Deep Joy, I now have headlights which work. Nearly flattened the battery I was so excited with their operation. Thanks to Marcus1875 I've managed to construct a working linkage. Cheers Mate a splendid result. Still don't flash though, if that function was fitted? However another gremlin appeared in that initial turning the ignition key has no effect. No dimming of ignition lights etc. Tapping the relays/fuses it eventually starts. I'm now wondering if the new start relay I bought is at fault. Further grovelling under the dash I think next weekend. Don't mind, I've got the headlights working. Cheers J C.