HELP!!! Dash question
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HELP!!! Dash question
I replaced the light pull mechanism and for the first time my dash lights work
I replaced the dash skins and took off the instrument cluster, I put it back on and all the gauges worked Today I loosened it and now my fuel gauge and water temp. gauge are pegged to the right (at about 5 o'clock). The funny thing is that I even disconnected the fuel gauge and it did not budge from that position - what can it be? The dash is not yet installed, on Friday I have to connect the tach and the speedo
Also, under the dash on the drivers side there is a 2 inch long thing-a-ma-gig with 2 wires that end with a flat metal insert - have no idea what that was - has never been connected but looks "original" with its little holder that keeps it in place. Could it be a resiistor??
lastly what wires are for the blower I may have not connected it.
Almost there....... so close...... Alex
I replaced the dash skins and took off the instrument cluster, I put it back on and all the gauges worked Today I loosened it and now my fuel gauge and water temp. gauge are pegged to the right (at about 5 o'clock). The funny thing is that I even disconnected the fuel gauge and it did not budge from that position - what can it be? The dash is not yet installed, on Friday I have to connect the tach and the speedoAlso, under the dash on the drivers side there is a 2 inch long thing-a-ma-gig with 2 wires that end with a flat metal insert - have no idea what that was - has never been connected but looks "original" with its little holder that keeps it in place. Could it be a resiistor??
lastly what wires are for the blower I may have not connected it.
Almost there....... so close...... Alex
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From: Hattiesburg MS > Houston MS
On the 63 cluster there is a male spade connection at the top of the cluster that is used as a ground. A "Black" not "Dark Brown" will be attached there.
Not as sure this is the way yours is!!!!
Gldnkngt can give more input on how these things work.
Good Luck,
Andy
PS Make sure to check electrical connections on the back of the guages while the dash is out. Found some of mine loose and oxidized.
Not as sure this is the way yours is!!!!
Gldnkngt can give more input on how these things work.
Good Luck,
Andy
PS Make sure to check electrical connections on the back of the guages while the dash is out. Found some of mine loose and oxidized.
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I replaced the light pull mechanism and for the first time my dash lights work I replaced the dash skins and took off the instrument cluster, I put it back on and all the gauges worked Today I loosened it and now my fuel gauge and water temp. gauge are pegged to the right (at about 5 o'clock). The funny thing is that I even disconnected the fuel gauge and it did not budge from that position - what can it be? The dash is not yet installed, on Friday I have to connect the tach and the speedo
Also, under the dash on the drivers side there is a 2 inch long thing-a-ma-gig with 2 wires that end with a flat metal insert - have no idea what that was - has never been connected but looks "original" with its little holder that keeps it in place. Could it be a resiistor??
lastly what wires are for the blower I may have not connected it.
Almost there....... so close...... Alex
I replaced the dash skins and took off the instrument cluster, I put it back on and all the gauges worked Today I loosened it and now my fuel gauge and water temp. gauge are pegged to the right (at about 5 o'clock). The funny thing is that I even disconnected the fuel gauge and it did not budge from that position - what can it be? The dash is not yet installed, on Friday I have to connect the tach and the speedoAlso, under the dash on the drivers side there is a 2 inch long thing-a-ma-gig with 2 wires that end with a flat metal insert - have no idea what that was - has never been connected but looks "original" with its little holder that keeps it in place. Could it be a resiistor??
lastly what wires are for the blower I may have not connected it.
Almost there....... so close...... Alex
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Pulled the instrument cluster out again (steering coulumn, etc., opened up the back panel of the guages that didn't work ; one for the fuel and one for water temp. diaasaaembled them as far as I could - down to the rivets that I did not touch - the gas needle was "heavy" and the water temp would spin around just by blowing on the needle - I had already visually inspected the fuses and then decided to test them with a tester - one did not work!!! THE FUSE!!!!
I did clean the inside of the lenses.... I also numbered the wires and the connections for "next time". Now will re-install - a 30 secound job turned into 3 hours
Will post pictures today.
I did clean the inside of the lenses.... I also numbered the wires and the connections for "next time". Now will re-install - a 30 secound job turned into 3 hours Will post pictures today.
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Pulled the instrument cluster out again (steering coulumn, etc., opened up the back panel of the guages that didn't work ; one for the fuel and one for water temp. diaasaaembled them as far as I could - down to the rivets that I did not touch - the gas needle was "heavy" and the water temp would spin around just by blowing on the needle - I had already visually inspected the fuses and then decided to test them with a tester - one did not work!!! THE FUSE!!!! I did clean the inside of the lenses.... I also numbered the wires and the connections for "next time". Now will re-install - a 30 secound job turned into 3 hours
Will post pictures today.
I did clean the inside of the lenses.... I also numbered the wires and the connections for "next time". Now will re-install - a 30 secound job turned into 3 hours Will post pictures today.
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Pulled the instrument cluster out again (steering coulumn, etc., opened up the back panel of the guages that didn't work ; one for the fuel and one for water temp. diaasaaembled them as far as I could - down to the rivets that I did not touch - the gas needle was "heavy" and the water temp would spin around just by blowing on the needle - I had already visually inspected the fuses and then decided to test them with a tester - one did not work!!! THE FUSE!!!! I did clean the inside of the lenses.... I also numbered the wires and the connections for "next time". Now will re-install - a 30 secound job turned into 3 hours
Will post pictures today.
I did clean the inside of the lenses.... I also numbered the wires and the connections for "next time". Now will re-install - a 30 secound job turned into 3 hours Will post pictures today.