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Subject: [TR] TR3 Headlight Machine Screw Size
From: tr3driver at ca.rr.com (Randall)
Date: Tue, 20 Mar 2012 19:15:02 -0700
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> the set up is the three adjuster set up exactly as you describe.

Ok, I wasn't sure.  Sometimes parts get mixed up; and sometimes folks don't
use the "TR3A" terminology.  (Which makes sense, as the factory generally
did not as well.)

> In that position, the bottom of the entire assembly (flange,
> lamp,
> retaining ring) sits substantially proud of the body work. In a way,
> that
> makes sense since there are three adjusting screws on the top half
> holding the
> assembly to the bucket but nothing on the bottom half. What am I
> missing? Or,
> what have I done wrong?

Nothing wrong, that is the way it should be.  The three adjusting screws are
enough to hold it in place; and the trim ring will cover the gap.  You can
reduce the protrusion a bit by tightening all the adjusting screws evenly
(so the alignment stays the same), but I didn't bother.

The lamps do protrude kind of a long way from the body; which I suspect is
why the TR3A had the mounting surface somewhat recessed behind the front of
the apron.

BTW, it's probably best to complete the headlight alignment before
installing the trim rings.  Mine were really, really tight, I'm not sure
I'll be able to get them off again without damage.

-- Randall 

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