1942 - 1947 Chevrolet Shop Manual



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	Fig. 73-Headlamp Aiming Chart

	Independent adjustment of both horizontal and vertical aim is provided in sealed beam headlamps with the adjustment screws accessible from the front of the lamp after first removing the rim. Figure 74 shows the vertical and horizontal adjusting screws. The light beam is moved to the right or left by tightening or loosening the horizontal adjusting screw. The beam may be raised or lowered by turning the vertical adjusting screw.	then adjust the beam from the other lamp so that the center of the zone of highest intensity falls on the intersection of the horizontal line 3" below -the headlamp center and the vertical line directly ahead of the lamp. Repeat the operation for the other lamp. Figure 75 illustrates a headlamp beam correctly aimed. No further adjustment is needed for the traffic (lower) beam.


		Fig. 75-Properly Aimed Headlamp Beam PARKING LAMPS Parking lamps on passenger models are located low on each side of the grille in openings formed integrally in the molding which frames the grille. Each lamp body is attached to the front fender by two studs permanently staked in place as parts of the body assembly. The studs are threaded on each end and the body is assembled to the fender by hex. nuts in back of each fender.
	Fig. 74-Headlamp Parts Showing Vertical and Horizontal Adjusting Screws Cover one lamp to obscure the beam of light and