1972 gauge cluster removal

[C203/4]

Ok wanted to take out my gauge cluster last night to clean it up, have several questions for you all, what should i disconnect from cluster.

1) I know speedo cable, (that leads to another question, it was not tight on the speedometer, I though the camaro transmission was making the speedo off by 40 MPH (to the fast) could it have been that cable? cant test untill cluster put back in.) and i see the plug near the top how do I take that off?

2) what about copper oil line, anything to be carefull with there? is there anything i have missed?

3) how do i get the black paint off and turn it all silver like i see some of you all have?

thanks for all your wisdom!

[krue]

Check the index link in my sig, there's a couple of FAQ's on this subject.

[moose83772]

loose speedo cable will not make it read fast. need to change the gears in the tranny according to the tire size and gear ratio. any tranny shop can do this in 5 mins.

next. nothing will come out of the oil line other than a drip or 2 as long as you do not start the truck. just put a clean rad over the end of it.

as for the black paint you can try a little paint thinner on a small portion to make sure that it does not mess anything up. preferably do this to the under side where it will not be visible.

[C203/4]

Originally Posted by moose83772

loose speedo cable will not make it read fast. need to change the gears in the tranny according to the tire size and gear ratio. any tranny shop can do this in 5 mins.

next. nothing will come out of the oil line other than a drip or 2 as long as you do not start the truck. just put a clean rad over the end of it.

as for the black paint you can try a little paint thinner on a small portion to make sure that it does not mess anything up. preferably do this to the under side where it will not be visible.

Thanks Moose!!

[hyarbour]

You may need to loosen the bolts that hold the steering column, I normally have to lower mine quite a bit to get the cluster out.