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jaybud · 08-05-2008, 01:45 PM

You are right - I am jumping around a bit. Please let me restate.

I am trying to remove the instrument cluster on a 1969 Chevy. Currently, the last piece holding it in is the oil pressure gauge in the right-most spot. I have removed the 9/16 nut that seems to secure the back of the gauge to the the copper(?) line coming from the sensor. Should I be able to remove the line from the back of the gauge, now? Have I reached a point where penetrating oil and force are what is required?

Alternatively, I was thinking of trying to remove the backing plate, leaving the gauge connected to the line, so that I could have the instrument cluster assembly free, leaving me more room to work on removing the gauge.

I have a reproduction under-dash wiring harness that I need to install for a variety of reasons (previous owner's CB removal, mice, attempted hot-wire, etc).

Thanks for the many responses. I am grateful.

08-05-2008, 01:45 PM	#9
jaybud Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Central Virginia Posts: 4	Re: Temp Gauge ? - Simple You are right - I am jumping around a bit. Please let me restate. I am trying to remove the instrument cluster on a 1969 Chevy. Currently, the last piece holding it in is the oil pressure gauge in the right-most spot. I have removed the 9/16 nut that seems to secure the back of the gauge to the the copper(?) line coming from the sensor. Should I be able to remove the line from the back of the gauge, now? Have I reached a point where penetrating oil and force are what is required? Alternatively, I was thinking of trying to remove the backing plate, leaving the gauge connected to the line, so that I could have the instrument cluster assembly free, leaving me more room to work on removing the gauge. I have a reproduction under-dash wiring harness that I need to install for a variety of reasons (previous owner's CB removal, mice, attempted hot-wire, etc). Thanks for the many responses. I am grateful.