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Just bought the correct speedometer housing for my 62 pan and it came with a repo 61 and earlier speedometer. I take out the mounting base center screw like the manual says but the housing gets hung up on the switch.Here's a picture of where it gets hung up. There is a tab coming off the side of the switch (it's white in the picture) Does the top of the switch come off first? That's not what the manual says. Don't know if I just need to use more force or what. Any suggestions? Thanks.
How to remove speedometer from housing
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How to remove speedometer from housing
Just bought the correct speedometer housing for my 62 pan and it came with a repo 61 and earlier speedometer. I take out the mounting base center screw like the manual says but the housing gets hung up on the switch.Here's a picture of where it gets hung up. There is a tab coming off the side of the switch (it's white in the picture) Does the top of the switch come off first? That's not what the manual says. Don't know if I just need to use more force or what. Any suggestions? Thanks.
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Re: How to remove speedometer from housing
Try inserting a limber feeler gauge alongside the switch then work it around to the bottom where it's catching the dash cover...Mike You might want to disconnect the battery first.
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Re: How to remove speedometer from housing
That tab is a security feature-when the key is not in the "Engine run" Or "Lights on" positions, the tab sticks out, so a potential thief can't take off easily the dash and jump the switch terminals.
Turn the switch to either "Engine Run" Or "Lights On" positions, and the tab will retract.
Turn the switch to either "Engine Run" Or "Lights On" positions, and the tab will retract.
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Re: How to remove speedometer from housing
When the switch is in the off position the tab lined up with a small recess in the cover ... Its the key that moves the security tab in and out "locking "the ign. .. as allways aftermarket components requier some fitting , but when you get thing s lined up it will come off.
If your off position isnt straight in line "front to back" you may have wired the switch wrong . Ed
If your off position isnt straight in line "front to back" you may have wired the switch wrong . Ed
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Re: How to remove speedometer from housing
That is also a reproduction switch which may not fit as well as an original, adding to the issue. The dash cover lifts right off when the center bolt is removed on a stock system.
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Re: How to remove speedometer from housing
Yeah, Ed, you're right. Thanks for correcting my error.Panhead Ed wrote:When the switch is in the off position the tab lined up with a small recess in the cover ... Its the key that moves the security tab in and out "locking "the ign. .. as allways aftermarket components requier some fitting , but when you get thing s lined up it will come off.
If your off position isnt straight in line "front to back" you may have wired the switch wrong . Ed
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Re: How to remove speedometer from housing
DONT TELL MY WIFE !awander wrote:Yeah, Ed, you're right. Thanks for correcting my error.Panhead Ed wrote:When the switch is in the off position the tab lined up with a small recess in the cover ... Its the key that moves the security tab in and out "locking "the ign. .. as allways aftermarket components requier some fitting , but when you get thing s lined up it will come off.
If your off position isnt straight in line "front to back" you may have wired the switch wrong . Ed
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Re: How to remove speedometer from housing
How can you tell it's a reproduction switch? The housing has enough wear on it to make me believe it is original as well as the mounting piece with all the wiring. In fact, that is another question I have - the wiring needs to be rewired including the bulb holders, several of which are missing. Where can I get replacements?
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Re: How to remove speedometer from housing
You can buy a high-quality reproduction wiring harness from watertowngirl on eBay. They are as close to identical as original as you'll find. There are other wiring harnesses available out there, too. Just avoid buying from Hummer Emporium, you will wait for months for your order.PanRider wrote:How can you tell it's a reproduction switch? The housing has enough wear on it to make me believe it is original as well as the mounting piece with all the wiring. In fact, that is another question I have - the wiring needs to be rewired including the bulb holders, several of which are missing. Where can I get replacements?
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Re: How to remove speedometer from housing
BigIncher, can you give me more information on how to contact watertowngirl?
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Re: How to remove speedometer from housing
Panacea, the feeler gauge worked. It was a bear coming off. Thanks for the suggestions. Still wondering how one can tell the switch is a repo. Must be a fairly old repo as rusty as the terminal screws are.... but then, maybe that's a sign of a repo!
Re: How to remove speedometer from housing
Perry Ruiter in Canada can replace your dash sockets, he may sell the sockets, also. He has a website.
Post a picture of your ignition switch with the cover open, the cover itself is shaped like a repro.
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Post a picture of your ignition switch with the cover open, the cover itself is shaped like a repro.
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Re: How to remove speedometer from housing
I'm at work and using my iPhone right now, but I can help you with this later today. Sorry 'bout that.PanRider wrote:BigIncher, can you give me more information on how to contact watertowngirl?
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Re: How to remove speedometer from housing
bigincher gave you a good source, bob luland(thegoodoldmotorcyclepartscompany) on ebay has what you need also. if he dosn't i'm sure he can make it for you. you can't go wrong between the two.
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Re: How to remove speedometer from housing
The part of the switch sticking out that kept you from getting the dash off is plastic. Original switches are not plastic.