Dash Question: 66 Vette
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Dash Question: 66 Vette
Under the dash, just above the headlamp door switch, is some kind of supressor afixed to the dash cluster with a single lead, about an inch long with a brass 'u' on the end: what does this clip on to?
Also, the steering column escutchon: when I have it fitted against the dash nicely, there is an 1/8 inch gap between the bottom of the dash cluster and the escutchon. I cannot get the bottom of it to sit flush against the dash so I can screw it down. Is there a spacer or something I'm missing?
Also, the steering column escutchon: when I have it fitted against the dash nicely, there is an 1/8 inch gap between the bottom of the dash cluster and the escutchon. I cannot get the bottom of it to sit flush against the dash so I can screw it down. Is there a spacer or something I'm missing?
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Originally Posted by EWJ
Under the dash, just above the headlamp door switch, is some kind of supressor afixed to the dash cluster with a single lead, about an inch long with a brass 'u' on the end: what does this clip on to?
Also, the steering column escutchon: when I have it fitted against the dash nicely, there is an 1/8 inch gap between the bottom of the dash cluster and the escutchon. I cannot get the bottom of it to sit flush against the dash so I can screw it down. Is there a spacer or something I'm missing?
Also, the steering column escutchon: when I have it fitted against the dash nicely, there is an 1/8 inch gap between the bottom of the dash cluster and the escutchon. I cannot get the bottom of it to sit flush against the dash so I can screw it down. Is there a spacer or something I'm missing?
It goes to the battery gauge connector. Mine was on the side closest to the hood release handle. It doesn't cut much radio noise. My alternator still makes a whine when I run the radio in the car.
(PS - I just went through getting my battery gauge working with the help of the forum members so I have recent experience with this)Can't help with the column at all. Someone else will have to come in there.
Steve
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The height of the steering column is controlled by the bracket that goes under the steering column and bolts to the brake pedal frame.
I found this out just today as I was putting my car back together.
Loosen all 4 nuts you find on the bracket, then push the bracket back a bit in the direction of the firewall. That will cause your steering column to raise up.
If this bracket doesn't make sense, let me know and I'll post a picture of it.
Jeff
I found this out just today as I was putting my car back together.
Loosen all 4 nuts you find on the bracket, then push the bracket back a bit in the direction of the firewall. That will cause your steering column to raise up.
If this bracket doesn't make sense, let me know and I'll post a picture of it.
Jeff
Last edited by 62Jeff; Jun 29, 2006 at 11:43 PM.
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Originally Posted by EWJ
Also, the steering column escutchon: when I have it fitted against the dash nicely, there is an 1/8 inch gap between the bottom of the dash cluster and the escutchon. I cannot get the bottom of it to sit flush against the dash so I can screw it down. Is there a spacer or something I'm missing?
