800 Special HL-5 "type" Headlight Assembly

["Manic-Mechanic" 1,194]

I found these 10mm x 8mm carry I-bolts. As we know super close to 3/8 x 5/16, but couldn't be found SAE

Transitioned from the bracket to the light excellent, 2 x nylon nuts , flat washers

Right side test fit

Left side test fit

Front on view could use some tweaking

Top down easy adjustments

Debate over pepper-ball heat, maybe move out to the right?

Edited July 12, 2022 by "Manic-Mechanic"

[pfrederi 17,741]

Is 7/16 NF to big??

 

 

["Manic-Mechanic" 1,194]

34 minutes ago, pfrederi said:

Is 7/16 NF to big??

 

 

Are, they do exist! No, one size too big.

[peter lena 8,634]

@Manicmacanic  glad you found the bolts , btw those lights , should be in the vertical line setting , not horizontal  , for better light pattern . like your wire wrap use  , prevents problems , pete 

[953 nut 55,297]

18 hours ago, "Manic-Mechanic" said:

Debate over pepper-ball heat, maybe move out to the right?

According to @Wild Bill in VA the left side leg is supposed to be shorter than the right  side to keep the light away from the muffler.

["Manic-Mechanic" 1,194]

1 hour ago, 953 nut said:

According to @Wild Bill in VA the left side leg is supposed to be shorter than the right  side to keep the light away from the muffler.

I have seen that, (see picture) however, the light is now pretty far away and going to let it run as is. My 1045 had the exact same assembly and never had an issue with the paint on that side. Then, I didn't run it all day either. I don't know that I'd like the one side lower if I could help it. The 1045 set up was factory and it was the same on both sides? I know it is nicer having the lights off the hood altogether. This is my last tractor, kind 'a going above and beyond what my hands are capable!! Never knew when to quit myself.

Strange, no mention of the one side being lower in this little file.

HL-5_214.pdf

Edited July 13, 2022 by "Manic-Mechanic"