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MG MGB Technical - Help with Head lamps

Hello - all - A while back I asked some questions about headlights ( thanks Paul ! ) well here is another - I have no other referance so I need to ask - with installation kit there is a small spring and also a small metal Tab - rectangular with two holes at each end and a small screw with the tab - I know that the spring works with the adjuster screws - but how and where I have no idea - also the tab ?? all I can think of is a strain relief for the wires ? - can some one help ? - thanks
Sandy

Sandy,

The spring goes between the headlamp inner cup ( there is a small hole on the edge ) and the bowl to hold the side opposite the adjuster screws. It fixes to a small tab in the back of the bowl - the replacement one you have is in case the original has rusted out.
Chris at Octarine Services

The tab sounds it might be to secure the outer chrome ring, but that does not apply to MGB as you can't get at the screw! Instead there is a spring-clip at the bottom of the bowl and the ring is 'just' pushed on. A new headlamp bowl from an MG parts house came with the screw tab and I had to change over my spring clip, fortunately it was in good enough condition.
Paul Hunt

Just wanted to say thanks to all - yes It all was too simple after all. I installed a set of Bosch H4r on the road - Cheers
Sandy

This thread was discussed between 01/03/2005 and 03/03/2005

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