Another 126 Inst Cluster plea for help
 

I have searched and searched and searched and I cannot find how to dis-assemble the dash once it is removed. I don't want to just begin taking screws out without some kind of guidence. If anyone can help please post. I am fixing the odometer, clock, and lack of dash/console illumination (dimmer). MANY THANKS
Harold

Not all illumination problems? You mean you intend on repairing these things?
It really is just removing the sections, usually it's a left and right section and the center (speedo) section, usually you remove the left and right, then the speedo, in that order. There is also a single screw that removes the dimmer (rheostat), remove the screw, then you have to pull it rather hard to remove it, as it plugs into a couple pins on the back of the circuit board.
If you're careful and pay attention to which screw went where, it'd be hard to mess up.

Gilly

:confused:
Yes, I am going to attempt to repair these. Thanks for the help. I just don't want to take the cluster apart and be surprised by a bunch of springs or something flying out, or needing to remove certain parts in a certain order, that kind of thing...
Harold

Not that tricky Harold. I mean sure "proceed with caution", watch for that rheostat, sounds like you are maybe replacing that anyways, but things shouldn't go flying on you, not too difficult.

Gilly

dash cluster repair
 

hello

go here www.repairflix.com they have a cd video about 15 0r 20 minutes that details this exact job. they are repairing the clock. the clock one is the video you want. not much about 15 bucks if i remember right.

good luck

I have the cluster apart. Odometer; the small black gear on the end of the metal shaft that comes from the motor(?) and the large black one it drives both have broken teeth. It seems removal of 2 small phillips screws will allow removal of the clear plastic housing and replacement of these gears. Is that how it goes? What kind of grease is on these gears? Clock; When setting the clock, the bevel gear does not disengage from the clock gear when the knob is released. The whole setting mechanism is very sticky and does not work smoothly. I am hoping that is what is wrong with the clock. I don't think I want to tackle taking the clock/tach unit apart. I am going to hook it up to 12 volts and let it run for a few days whilst I am otherwise occupied.
Thanks,
Harold