Sorry, I though that I already had. You have to pull all the instruments
out first. I've done this on both a TR6 and a TR250.
David Pierce
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bill Sohl" <billsohl@pop.mindspring.com>
To: <JAMES.TALBOT@arpstl.army.mil>; <triumphs@autox.team.net>;
<vtr@autox.team.net>; <Herald948@aol.com>
Sent: Wednesday, November 29, 2000 10:50 AM
Subject: Re: LOOKING FOR GUIDANCE
> Andy Mace answered James Talbots query...
> > Seems to me that the speedo and tach need to come out first. But I'm
sure
> > someone here on the Triumphs list or VTR list can tell you quickly and
better
> > than I, James.
> >
> > Please reply to james.talbot@arpstl.army.mil
> > <mailto:james.talbot@arpstl.army.mil> if you can help!
> >
> > --Andy
> >
> > In a message dated 11/28/00 2:09:12 PM EDT,
> > JAMES.TALBOT@arpstl.army.mil writes:
> >
> > > I'm looking for someone with experience at removing a wooden dash from
a
> > > TR6. I removed the visible screws from the surface of the dash.
That
> > freed
> > > up the right side but the left side remained tight. I tried to
gently pry
> > > the left side loose but it didn't want to come. I hesitated to apply
too
> > > much pressure for fear that I would crack the wood. Are there other
> > > fasteners that I overlooked or do I simply have to apply more
pressure? I
> > > didn't remove any of the gauges, tach, speedo, etc. Do any of these
have
> > > to come out first?
> > > Jim Talbot 1974 TR6
>
> James,
>
> Andy pretty much hit on the problem. The dash can ONLY be removed
> once ALL the other connections (wiring, speedo, etc.) are
> disconnected from the dash itself. Look also for other attaching
> points that might be behind the dash.
>
> This is one of those examples where it really pays to have
> a factory shop manual or the equivalent Haynes or Bently
> manuals. IF you plan on keeping your car (regardless of
> make/model) and actually doing any maintenance or
> restoration yourself...the FIRST thing you should buy is
> the proper manual(s) for the car you own. (Soapbox off)
>
> Good luck,
>
> Bill Sohl
> Past VTR magazine co-editor.
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