taking apart gauges

rsefczek · 06-04-2006

over time i seem to have acquired several non-functional instrument panel pieces (clocks, gauges, speedo). i wanted to take them apart to seem if there are any repairable parts inside but i can't figure out how to separate the can from the chrome ring and glass without tearing them up. anyone done this before??

bob

markandson · 06-04-2006

Patience, and pry the ring up all the way around with whatever you have. I used a small screwdriver and a dull butter knife.

namba209 · 06-05-2006

Jeff has it pretty close, on Willit?, I started with a very small flat jeweler's screwdriver and went all the way around the inside of the chrome ring, then went to the next larger size, continually pulling the ring away from the instrument with my hand. The rings would finally pop off with no noticeable damage and would go back on the instrument without the need to crimp them back on. You just have to be careful and use a lot of patience.

jtb · 06-06-2006

And on the gt, mind the glass, because it really is glass. When I took mine apart, after carefully prying the chrome ring, when it finally popped off, the glass fell on the floor and shattered

jtb

06-04-2006	#1 (permalink)
rsefczek Opeler Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: virginia Posts: 154	Unanswered: taking apart gauges over time i seem to have acquired several non-functional instrument panel pieces (clocks, gauges, speedo). i wanted to take them apart to seem if there are any repairable parts inside but i can't figure out how to separate the can from the chrome ring and glass without tearing them up. anyone done this before?? bob

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namba209 6,000 Post Club Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Imperial Beach, CA South of San Diego Posts: 6,054 Provided Answers: 6	Jeff has it pretty close, on Willit?, I started with a very small flat jeweler's screwdriver and went all the way around the inside of the chrome ring, then went to the next larger size, continually pulling the ring away from the instrument with my hand. The rings would finally pop off with no noticeable damage and would go back on the instrument without the need to crimp them back on. You just have to be careful and use a lot of patience. __________________ Ron 72 GT 3.4L V-6/T-5/ZF posi - almost done - Just need AC installed. 75 Chevy monza 5.7L/TH350/Auburn 3.08 posi - Next

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06-06-2006	#4 (permalink)
jtb Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Vancouver Canada Posts: 415	And on the gt, mind the glass, because it really is glass. When I took mine apart, after carefully prying the chrome ring, when it finally popped off, the glass fell on the floor and shattered jtb

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