Cluster stuck on 66 c10--how to get it out?

[msg]

I have followed every step, disconnected everything back behind the cluster, oil pressure speedo cable and all.

I have followed all steps in this article and it just will not come out.

http://www.earlyclassic.com/tech.asp...064-66%20Chevy


Anyone run into this before?

[CRGRS 66]

Originally Posted by msg

I have followed every step, disconnected everything back behind the cluster, oil pressure speedo cable and all.

I have followed all steps in this article and it just will not come out.

http://www.earlyclassic.com/tech.asp...064-66%20Chevy


Anyone run into this before?

Did you remove your headlight switch, ignition switch etc.?

[LT1 Burb]

Originally Posted by CRGRS 66

Did you remove your headlight switch, ignition switch etc.?

I think you just beat me to it, what he said.

[Slow Build]

IIRC I had to loosen my steering column a little to get a little more clearance as well.

[msg]

Yep got all of the switches off, cig lighter, all of it and the bezel screws.

I did just a moment ago get it out, it was stuck at the base where the seams of the cluster were just tall enough to hang up. Took a screwdriver and placed it in each spot where it was getting hung up and and pried it up over the dash metal lip where it was getting hung up.

Now I think I need a new speedo cable cause when I disconnected it these 2 pieces fell out. Shouldn't these be attached?



I was trying earlier to test the speedo cable by disconnecting at the trans and hooked it up to a drill and ran the drill in reverse and the cable backed its way out of the sleeve.

A pic at the trans




And this is what happened to the cable when I tried to do the drill test



So is this a new cable only to fix?
The speedo has been inoperative for years, trying to fix it.

[LT1 Burb]

You have to remove the ignition, wiper and headlight switch and it should come out.