Reply To: 68 full-size Monterery Park Lane headlight headaches!

[Wayne & Judy Miller]

It sounds like you are missing some pieces or at the least they are worn out . I can’t speak for 68’s but I have experience with 65-66 fullsize . They have screws that attach the headlight bucket to the grill , with a ring that goes around the headlight to hold it in the bucket . Then there are some separate screws that are used to adjust where the beam goes . It sounds like your spring steel nut that you screw into is worn out and it not holding the bolt . You can usually find those replacements at the hardware store . Also the best thing you can do is go out and purchase a Mercury repair manual for your year of each of your cars . Cost $25-$40 each , but well worth it . Let me know how it goes and Good Luck .