First, clean up all the connections in the headlight circuit, then check the voltage at the battery posts (NOT the cable clamps) with the engine running at a fast idle. It should be around 7.5 volts against a fully-charged battery. (Charging the battery before doing any adjusting is VERY important). If the voltage is low, turn the Phillips-head adjusting screw on the right hand coil in your picture clockwise a little at a time to raise the voltage. DO NOT mess with the other adjustments. Before doing any adjusting, disconnect a battery cable and scrub a clean piece of business card stock or a slice or a file card between all the points in the regulator.. DO NOT use a file of any kind, or sandpaper on the points.

Be aware that the voltage regulator setting will drop slightly when the regulator cover is reinstalled- - - -steel conducts magnetism better than air does- - - -so set the voltage regulator a tenth of a volt or a little more higher than the final setting you want.

Now, once the charging system is adjusted, try fixing the real problem- - - - it's most likely corroded contacts in the dimmer switch.
Jerry


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