[TR] Headlight/Control Head questions - TR3A

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Dave:

I have run into the exact same problem with my headlight. I have tried everything and have not been able to get it to fit. I have an original bucket on the other side it it fits fine. So, I have located a spare original bucket and just got the adjuster screw replacements and the clip and will see if this resolves the issue. I did measure the diameter of the original bucket compared to the repro and the repro is a 1/16" wider, which could be the problem. We'll see.

Scott Suring
Mechanicsburg, PA
'70 TR6
'59 TR3A
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From: "davewillner" <dwillner at ptd.net>
To: triumphs at autox.team.net
Sent: Sunday, May 22, 2011 5:28:10 PM
Subject: [TR] Headlight/Control Head questions - TR3A



Just got my TR3 back from paint last week and have begun trying to remember where everything goes... Making pretty good progress, but have a few questions... 
  
I have the original 2 adjuster buckets on my headlights but bought new inner retainers and the outer retainers as well as new rims, I'm using the PL700s also. When I snap the trim ring in place the top and sides fit nice, however there's maybe a 1/2" - 3/4" gap at the bottom, any ideas for a flush fit? 
  
Also I purchased a repro control head from TRF and its for a non-adjustable wheel/column, I have a split column. When I got the car back the key (slot) in the stator that lines up with the control head is at about 11:00 and not straight up, so when I snug it down, the "off" blinker position is now at 11:00. 
  
The other problem, and this may be a bad part, is that there is probably a 3/8" gap between the wheel and the control head that looks real bad, the plate on the control head is resting against the 3 stops on the wheel as its supposed and the set screws secure it fine...is that typical of these after markets? 
  
Thanks   

Dave Willner 
Stroudsburg PA 
59 TR3A 
70 MGB 
70 BSA 441 VS