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Old 03-24-2007, 08:34 PM   #1
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What problems can I expect if I..

pull my gauge cluster to clean/paint it, as well as try to change some burned out(I assume) bulbs in there? My truck is my daily driver as well, is there anything I could do in there that would keep me from being able to drive it if I screw it up?
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Old 03-24-2007, 08:37 PM   #2
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Watch out for a loose oil pressure line if you start it not hooked up.
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Old 03-24-2007, 09:05 PM   #3
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if youre carefull its hard to screw it up, i pulled mine out and its still fine

and with the exeption of the big fire thats a nice lookin truck you got there


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Old 03-24-2007, 09:25 PM   #4
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I pulled my cluster to replace it today.....
Only problem was the P.O. put those little chrome rings on the bezel over the washer and headlight switches WAY too tight.....
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Old 03-24-2007, 10:10 PM   #5
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Click the Index link in my sig and you'll find a link to a writeup with pics I did a while back. Nothing to it really.
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Old 03-24-2007, 10:39 PM   #6
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Re: What problems can I expect if I..

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Watch out for a loose oil pressure line if you start it not hooked up.
That's the one I always forget. Pulled the clusters several times and I always want to plug in everything electrical to see if it works before I install. Then that oil starts spurtin' out from that oil pressure line.LOL

As far as being able to drive without it,,,,,, I did, with the headlight and wiper switch's hooked up. Can't see whats going on with your gauges or blinkers or anything else.

I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND IT !!!!!!!!
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Old 03-24-2007, 10:53 PM   #7
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good info, I was looking for that thread Krue and couldnt remember who posted it- much thanks
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Old 03-25-2007, 12:57 AM   #8
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Re: What problems can I expect if I..

You can drive fine without it. I'm redoing my custom cluster and cruised with my speedometer zip tied to a screw hole.

Not recommended, but I wanted to drive and didn't want to get a ticket.

Oh, and to get the light knob off you have to depress a button on the side of the back of the switch. Don't know if you knew that or not.
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Old 03-25-2007, 07:50 PM   #9
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Man, this was by far the easiest way to get the interior of the truck lookin good that I have ever done- some model paint and warm soapy water and WOW, this looks like something I would have paid big bucks for... that tutorial was spot on, I LOVE the results of this and I started after church and was done by 5 pm. HIGHLY recommend this, and Im definately no pro- thanks for the help all!
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