Ryan,
Just had mine out the day before the 6-Pack Trials...probably not the
smartest move, but I really wanted to bore a 2 1/4" hole & install the new
Smiths clock which I screwed up trying to install a bezel(another story). I
don't believe you'll need to remove any seats, but I would suggest
disconnecting the battery ground! You should be able to reach up under the
dash & remove the round nuts that hold the tach & speedo...then the cables
to each of these. Remove the screws that hold the dash to the plate behind
it, the glovebox check strap & if equipped the wire for the glovebox light.
Gently pull the dash forward & disconnect the Oil line from the oil gauge
then the rest of the wires to the rest of the gauges. The amp gauge may be
a little tricky to get to?? You're done. Didn't take very long to
remove...install was 2X, but I had other issues. The install is essentially
the reverse.
Todd Bermudez
TR250 CD3705L
>From: RPVanLuchene@lbl.gov
>Reply-To: RPVanLuchene@lbl.gov
>To: 6pack@autox.team.net
>CC: Triumphs@autox.team.net
>Subject: TR6 Dash panel R&R
>Date: Mon, 30 Sep 2002 10:52:36 -0700
>
>OK, I am finally going to attempt to do this on my TR this coming
>weekend. I've got a new TRF dash, new bulbs, and new guage-to-dash
>gaskets. Am I missing anytihing? If I have time I might clean the guage
>faces and paint the rims if needed. WIll probably try to cleanup/fix
>the Hazard switch following Dan Masters book. I am going to use the
>Bentley manual as my guide for the dash R/R. Does anyone have any tips
>or special tools that might be useful to make things easier? The
>Bentley doesn't mention it, but I thought taking out the driver's seat
>might make it easier to lie on my back to get to the wiring? About how
>long should I expect this to take for a first-timer? Or, just how much
>beer should I buy? ha ha A friend of mine says he knows a guy who
>claims he can drop a VW engine in 1 1/2 beers (no wire cutting).
>
>Cheers,
>Ryan
>6/71 TR6 Imperial blue
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