Screw size for attaching gauge cluster to bezel

[neal64ss]

Can someone tell me the screw size for attaching the gauge cluster to the dash bezel? This is the 8 screws on the back of the gauge cluster.

I bought a new bezel and a dakota digital VHX setup and sold my old bezel/gauges. Now I don't have the screws to attach the DD gauge cluster to my new bezel.

I did a few searches but keep getting results for the bezel to dash screws instead of gauge cluster to bezel.

[Smitty]

Neal, Do you need just the eight around the perimeter? If so PM me with your address and I can put them in the mail to you on Tues.
Smitty

[71CHEVYSHORTBED402]

You might do yourself a favor and buy like:
https://www.amazon.com/StainlessTown...rew+size+gauge

https://www.amazon.com/Nut-Bolt-Thre...read+gauge+sae

This way you eliminate most of the mystery. Then all you have to contend with is tip type. You know, like the wrong #8-32 x 1.1/18 screws I just bought for tail/reverse lenses, because they don't have a "tapered" tip

[Smitty]

Using the guage that Shortbed posted the screw which is self tapping is snug in the sae #8 hole and measures 1/2" in length. Since it is going into a piece of plastic you don't want a real aggressive thread. My offer to mail them to you still. Stands and both of the tools posted work well when needed.

[neal64ss]

Thanks for the offer. I kept looking around the shop and found some drywall screws that worked like a champ. Since they will never be seen after thre dash is installed i used those.