[Bmcu] Headlight adjusters

[R J DAVIS]

And this, fellow members, is just one if the many reasons we have such a great club.  Thanks, everyone for helping Lee resolve his problem.

Roger D

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> On Dec 16, 2015, at 11:28 PM, "Lee" <racergt at xmission.com> wrote:
> 
> Duff,
> 
> Bingo! That is exactly what I need. Those little black pieces! I'm not sure why I didn't check ebay, I guess my brain was too cold from working in the garage :) 
> 
> Anyway, thanks to all who responded and especially Duff!
> 
> Lee
> 
>> On 12/16/2015 1:22 PM, Duff Lawson wrote:
>> It would be logical (if you can stretch your imagination enough to call anything about British engineering logical), that Lotus would use the same Lucas parts as all the other British manufacturers did.  In which case, take a look at eBay item # 151235376373, Lucas Headlamp Adjuster Kit BMH7058.  As used on classic Mini, and most MG's, Triumphs and everything else of the same period.  When you've got a cheap plastic part that is guaranteed to break, why not use it on as many vehicles as possible?
>> 
>> Hope this helps.  Duff
>> 
>> 
>> From: andrewlatus at gmail.com
>> Date: Wed, 16 Dec 2015 12:45:08 -0700
>> To: adamant at xmission.com
>> CC: bmcu at autox.team.net
>> Subject: Re: [Bmcu] Headlight adjusters
>> 
>> Lee,
>> 
>> Do the nuts need to be plastic? If not then that would open up your options. Otherwise perhaps somewhere like fastenal might be of help. They certainly would have a larger selection than Lowes etc. 
>> 
>> -Andrew
>> 
>> On Tue, Dec 15, 2015 at 6:33 PM, Adamant King <adamant at xmission.com> wrote:
>> Lee, 
>> 
>> I don't know what shape you need but maybe you could just cut a piece of scrap nylon and tap it for the thread?
>> -- 
>> Adam.
>> 
>> On December 15, 2015 5:04:24 PM MST, Lee <racergt at xmission.com> wrote:
>> In my continued quest for get my Lotus ready for spring travel, I'm 
>> currently redoing the headlight buckets. There are two adjusters in each 
>> bucket. On one of mine, both of the nylon (or plastic?) nuts that fit 
>> into the headlight bucket are broken. Does anyone know if these are 
>> available? I've checked the local parts stores and the ones that they 
>> have are WAY too big. All I really need is the nylon part, I still have 
>> both of the screws.
>> 
>> So, any suggestions?
>> 
>> Lee
>> 
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