Tachometer cable replacement procedure?
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Tachometer cable replacement procedure?
My '69 needs a tach cable replacement (and probably also the seedometer cable while I'm in the neighborhood). Can I access these cables by removing just the instrument cluster...or does the whole dash need to come loose???
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Originally Posted by RUSSINFL
My '69 needs a tach cable replacement (and probably also the seedometer cable while I'm in the neighborhood). Can I access these cables by removing just the instrument cluster...or does the whole dash need to come loose???
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Thanks Jack...if it's possible to get your hand up there without having to remove the dash, I'll give that a try. I think assuming the shape of a pretzel while snaking my hand up is probably half of the battle!
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Originally Posted by jackson
Each is attached to back of a gage with a springclip that you release tension with a finger/thumb while pulling back on cable.
I changed both my cables this spring. and it's faster to drop the column and pull the DS gauge cluster out some than it is to try and get those damned threads lined up and find enough room back there to actually turn the nuts.
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Good point CCG ... I dunno when they changed gages from threaded to springclips either. If the seat track bolts aren't frozen/siezed ... pulling seat out will ease your spine's pretzel bend.
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Originally Posted by jackson
Good point CCG ... I dunno when they changed gages from threaded to springclips either. If the seat track bolts aren't frozen/siezed ... pulling seat out will ease your spine's pretzel bend.
