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Army_Dude · 01-05-2006, 08:48 PM

Since my fiasco with the speedo... Is there any special instructions I should follow when I get ready to put it all back together. Can I clean the circuit on the back with alcohol? How should (or can I ) clean the clips and sockets to make sure they all get good contact? Open to any and all advise, thanks!

beaterC10 · 01-05-2006, 10:04 PM

I would be careful with the alcohol on the circuit board, may not hurt it, but hate to find out the hard way. I use a pencil eraser to clean the contact surfaces in the cluster. The clusters are pretty much Murphy proof as far as how stuff fits in. Be careful with the mount tabs, they are easy to break.

Before you re-assemble it I would paint the interior with chrome paint and track down some 194 bulbs, makes all the difference in the world.

Army_Dude · 01-05-2006, 10:50 PM

got it cleaned and all ready to reassemble. As I was putting in the last metal clip (ones that hold the gauges themselves) I noticed I was one short. Then I remember that one of the little ones only had 2 on it when I took it out. I think the water temp gauge but I'm not sure. Anyone know? If so which one if looking at the gauge installed from the front can be left off?

**Captkaos** · 01-06-2006, 11:44 AM

You should be able to look at the back of the gauges and tell.

Army_Dude · 01-06-2006, 12:49 PM

Tried lookung at the back of the gauges. The temp actually has four studs. The oil and batt both have 3 each. They'll fit but I'm afraid one won't work if I don't get it right. I guess I may have to try trial and error.

**Captkaos** · 01-06-2006, 01:34 PM

Himm, I don't have one nearby so.. I could look when I get back to my house.
I can tell you the cluster should be ordered like below listing, looking at the cluster

Volt Oil

Clock Water

Beter yet:

Army_Dude · 01-06-2006, 02:35 PM

Got it thanks. It was the volt gauge. Only requires 2 clips. I just went out and tried each in different positions. Thanks everyone.

01-05-2006, 08:48 PM	#1
Army_Dude Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 187	Cluster reassembly... Since my fiasco with the speedo... Is there any special instructions I should follow when I get ready to put it all back together. Can I clean the circuit on the back with alcohol? How should (or can I ) clean the clips and sockets to make sure they all get good contact? Open to any and all advise, thanks!

01-05-2006, 10:04 PM	#2
beaterC10 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 1,277	Re: Cluster reassembly... I would be careful with the alcohol on the circuit board, may not hurt it, but hate to find out the hard way. I use a pencil eraser to clean the contact surfaces in the cluster. The clusters are pretty much Murphy proof as far as how stuff fits in. Be careful with the mount tabs, they are easy to break. Before you re-assemble it I would paint the interior with chrome paint and track down some 194 bulbs, makes all the difference in the world.

01-05-2006, 10:50 PM	#3
Army_Dude Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 187	Re: Cluster reassembly... got it cleaned and all ready to reassemble. As I was putting in the last metal clip (ones that hold the gauges themselves) I noticed I was one short. Then I remember that one of the little ones only had 2 on it when I took it out. I think the water temp gauge but I'm not sure. Anyone know? If so which one if looking at the gauge installed from the front can be left off?

01-06-2006, 11:44 AM	#4
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: Cluster reassembly... You should be able to look at the back of the gauges and tell. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

01-06-2006, 12:49 PM	#5
Army_Dude Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 187	Re: Cluster reassembly... Tried lookung at the back of the gauges. The temp actually has four studs. The oil and batt both have 3 each. They'll fit but I'm afraid one won't work if I don't get it right. I guess I may have to try trial and error.

01-06-2006, 01:34 PM	#6
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: Cluster reassembly... Himm, I don't have one nearby so.. I could look when I get back to my house. I can tell you the cluster should be ordered like below listing, looking at the cluster Volt Oil Clock Water Beter yet: __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com Last edited by Captkaos; 01-06-2006 at 01:35 PM.

01-06-2006, 02:35 PM	#7
Army_Dude Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 187	Re: Cluster reassembly... Got it thanks. It was the volt gauge. Only requires 2 clips. I just went out and tried each in different positions. Thanks everyone.



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