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Patrick L. · 08-20-2017, 05:15 PM

Is anyone else having trouble with headlight bezel rattle/squeaks ?

J Franklin · 08-20-2017, 05:22 PM

If they are put together properly with all the lens and latch springs plus new gaskets they should be tight enough to not have any movement.

Charlie Stephens · 08-20-2017, 06:17 PM

I would think that you might be missing a couple of gaskets.

Charlie Stephens

Gary WA · 08-20-2017, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Patrick L.

Is anyone else having trouble with headlight bezel rattle/squeaks ?

cork gaskets!installed?

SeaSlugs · 08-20-2017, 08:33 PM

or broken/missing/compressed latch spring...

Patrick L. · 08-21-2017, 12:13 PM

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Thanks for the responses. I'm about ready to get out the spray foam.

H. L. Chauvin · 08-21-2017, 01:34 PM

Hi Patrick,

Could it be possible that some former owner unintentionally bent the U-shape clip, (Bratton's #17910) at the bottom of the headlight buckets which secure the Rim Latch Post Set T-bars, (Bratton's #18020/18050).

Also, with vibration, the neoprene gaskets, (Bratton's 18130), appear to bounce back to original thickness after the head light rims are removed.

One dab of clear silicone sealant at neoprene joint, and one dab at top & bottom works well to keep gasket in place before headlight rim assembly.

08-20-2017, 05:22 PM	#2
J Franklin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,959	Re: Head Lights If they are put together properly with all the lens and latch springs plus new gaskets they should be tight enough to not have any movement.

08-20-2017, 06:17 PM	#3
Charlie Stephens Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,030	Re: Head Lights I would think that you might be missing a couple of gaskets. Charlie Stephens

08-20-2017, 08:33 PM	#5
SeaSlugs Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Central, IL Posts: 3,968	Re: Head Lights or broken/missing/compressed latch spring... __________________ 1929 Model AA - Need long splash aprons!

08-21-2017, 12:13 PM	#6
Patrick L. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Largo Florida Posts: 7,225	Re: Head Lights Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thanks for the responses. I'm about ready to get out the spray foam.

08-21-2017, 01:34 PM	#7
H. L. Chauvin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 4,179	Re: Head Lights Hi Patrick, Could it be possible that some former owner unintentionally bent the U-shape clip, (Bratton's #17910) at the bottom of the headlight buckets which secure the Rim Latch Post Set T-bars, (Bratton's #18020/18050). Also, with vibration, the neoprene gaskets, (Bratton's 18130), appear to bounce back to original thickness after the head light rims are removed. One dab of clear silicone sealant at neoprene joint, and one dab at top & bottom works well to keep gasket in place before headlight rim assembly.

08-20-2017, 05:15 PM	#1
Patrick L. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Largo Florida Posts: 7,225	Head Lights Is anyone else having trouble with headlight bezel rattle/squeaks ?