Hello, I read that there are instructions on converting the vacuum pumps to the headlight covers to electrical motors. Can someone steer me to the document. Appreciate the help.
West Coast Classic Cougar made a video
https://youtu.be/refSbBXV1ag
Could also build your own kit. Ive remember seeing a write up for it I stumbled onto via google a while back
I think this is the one however I dont remember the site being in German? 
Be careful! These work like a guillotine ( French beheading device). Do not have any body parts near them when activating!!!
When working on any Cat w/this junk installed, I immediately disconnect the battery.
Please don’t forget Mr VaccuMan (Darren) who spent a lot of time & money to develop a way to rebuild all the original headlight vaccumn “motors” for or Cats and other cars.
https://crittercreekcougar.com/
His products are avilable at NPD also.
Top notch restoration, service, & quality!
Funny as I considered the vacuum actuators junk with the inherit faults of constant possible sources of vacuum leaks and distorting the grilles. While having the originals rebuilt and functioning is perfect for some, others want a modern non vacuum way of operating the headlight doors. I disliked the vacuum actuators enough to just remove them and open and close the headlights by hand in the rare case Im out after dark until I come up with a better solution. I do respect those that have come up with a way to rebuild and reuse the originals but that not something I had any desire to keep.
While I do agree they are somewhat aggressive on the open and close with the probe motors there are other ways to accomplish the function with different motors/actuators etc. This is one of the reasons I have not done it yet not to mention the probe motors are stupid expensive now so any of the kits are pretty expensive due to the cost of those motors they use.
just food for thought.
There are certainly more efficient ways to run systems on our cars using modern technology. But you can’t replace the charm of the hissing when the head light doors open or the clicking of the relays when the sequential turn signals light up. Without those things what’s the point of having a 50 year old car.
Oh there is plenty of charm left and I enjoy not having to tinker with that ticking tail light relay all the time to get the taillights to work but better not to look at my GPS powered speedometer 
I’ve got to be honest, I’ve never heard any of that over my noisy engine 
Here is the cheapest way to convert.
https://kvicksilverpuman.blogspot.com/p/how-to.html
I have the whole thing assembled… but found a split in the vacuum hose and voila! Haha!! Not an issue currently, but the conversion sits on my shelf for that day.
Here is the relay I used.
I’ve heard that there is a new kit coming out that will replace any vehicles vacuum actuator junk.
In the end, electric will be the way to go. Don’t waste your time and money on rebuilt vacuum actuators and hoses trying track down the issue. Especially if you have a daily driver.
Built my own with a linear actuator with a 2" draw and have had them on my 68 for over a year now.
Total cost was less than 60$
2 linear actuators
2 5 pin relays
misc brackets
CATHEADLIGHTS.COM has the kit. Not cheap but bolt in ready with everything needed.
I think a headlight motor from a 1980’s Oldsmobile Toronado would be good for a Cougar application…
No longer available new from GM / AC Delco - but tested used motors are out there for cheap.
Dual shaft and designed for a central mounting location like the 69-70 Cougar vacuum motors.
Just a thought
Guys,
If you want a speed adjustable, plug and play, will not “guillotine” wiring harness, let me know. I have some extra parts to build special wiring harnesses. Provide your motor, any ford probe or any Mazda Miata.
This will get rid of the junk vacuum pieces.
Here’s My designed detailed…
I haven’t installed my CATHEADLIGHT kit for my 1970 Cougar yet. But reading through the installation it shows you unwind the springs 1/2 turn to unload the return tension. Plus the actuator has an adjustment knob for the speed opening and closing. Kit isn’t cheap but will save a lot of time installing.