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Alberta65 · 01-19-2017, 02:00 AM

Ok maybe I'm doing something wrong here...

Just unscrew speedo cable by hand?
Is there a lock but on the oil pressure line?

I can't get my fat face in there to see what's going on...
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vince1 · 01-19-2017, 07:47 AM

You must be referring to the back of the instrument cluster. Speedo cable nut should come off by hand or maybe pliers. I don't have an oil pressure gauge so can't help with that one. Mirror and flashlight?

What vehicle you got? Mine's a 66 250 4sp fleetside 3.07 but has a long way to go to be made pretty.

**PGSigns** · 01-19-2017, 07:55 AM

Oil pressure line is screwed in. About a foot down the oil pressure line is a coupling that you may be able to find. I use a 3/8 wrench and just unnscrew the line. It can be a pain. The speedo will just unscrew but once the nut is off it may not want to pull back. It will come out the back when you slide the cluster out. You need to remove all the switches before trying to pull the cluster.
Jimmy

Alberta65 · 01-19-2017, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by vince1

You must be referring to the back of the instrument cluster. Speedo cable nut should come off by hand or maybe pliers. I don't have an oil pressure gauge so can't help with that one. Mirror and flashlight?

What vehicle you got? Mine's a 66 250 4sp fleetside 3.07 but has a long way to go to be made pretty.

Sorry ya I rushed through that post, yes Im removing the instrument cluster to paint the bezel.

1965 C10 that I'm redoing by the way, build is called "Just Learning" heres where Im at....

Quote:

Originally Posted by PGSigns

Oil pressure line is screwed in. About a foot down the oil pressure line is a coupling that you may be able to find. I use a 3/8 wrench and just unnscrew the line. It can be a pain. The speedo will just unscrew but once the nut is off it may not want to pull back. It will come out the back when you slide the cluster out. You need to remove all the switches before trying to pull the cluster.
Jimmy

Thanks Jimmy, do you mean about a foot down the line there is a coupling? haha ya i figured out the little puzzle of removing all the switches so Im just left with the speedo and oil pressure now

01-19-2017, 02:00 AM	#1
Alberta65 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Okotoks Alberta Posts: 158	Speedo cable and oil pressure removal Ok maybe I'm doing something wrong here... Just unscrew speedo cable by hand? Is there a lock but on the oil pressure line? I can't get my fat face in there to see what's going on... Posted via Mobile Device

01-19-2017, 07:47 AM	#2
vince1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Calgary Alberta Posts: 1,166	Re: Speedo cable and oil pressure removal You must be referring to the back of the instrument cluster. Speedo cable nut should come off by hand or maybe pliers. I don't have an oil pressure gauge so can't help with that one. Mirror and flashlight? What vehicle you got? Mine's a 66 250 4sp fleetside 3.07 but has a long way to go to be made pretty.

01-19-2017, 07:55 AM	#3
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: Speedo cable and oil pressure removal Oil pressure line is screwed in. About a foot down the oil pressure line is a coupling that you may be able to find. I use a 3/8 wrench and just unnscrew the line. It can be a pain. The speedo will just unscrew but once the nut is off it may not want to pull back. It will come out the back when you slide the cluster out. You need to remove all the switches before trying to pull the cluster. Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic



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