280zx headlight/indicator stick question

[dave_hl]

I am in the process of putting back together the headlight/indicator stick as i had to fix one of the contacts because the high beams were stuck on and normal beam wouldn't work. I found the post talking about that problem but it was old as so just came to ask if anyone knows how to get the stick back in. There are 2 small metal cylinders/ball bearings which have to go in there somehow so it can be puhsed forwards for high beams and back for normals, but they just popped ouit when i removed it in the first place so i dont know how to put them back in or exactly where they go.

If anyone has ever looked around in there or can help I would be grateful. I have tried slotting the 2 metal things up in the spings in the lever and also in other spots but it then doesn't allow the headlight stick to be pushed back and forth. Kinda hard to explain, but if anyone knows what it looks like in there they might understand.

cheers.

dave.

[280zwitha383]

I know EXCACTLY what you're talking about. I just can't remember where I put them. Seems like I remember putting them in the two notches that are at the bottom but it's been a while. I just had to fiddle with mine a bit.

[dave_hl]

the 2 notches at the bottom? do you mean in the holes in the removable stick where the llittle springs are? or how do you mean?

thanks.

[skipzoomie]

Yes, in the holes with the springs. It's tricky but can be done. PATIENCE

[dave_hl]

thanks guys. i just installed it then. i just ended up cutting the high beam button back a bit so it was harder to press. and fiddled with those spring things a bit more. pretty much back to normal... now for a tune...