Malcom:
Just finished installing a new Teak dash in my 6. No, you do not have
to remove the tach and speedo to remove the dash. You DO have to
remove the speedo cable and tach cable though. When you put all
back, definitely leave the tach and speedo out since you will find
putting all the wiring back is much harder than taking out! by
leaving these two spaces open, you can get into the dash for
wiring much easier, especially when doing the tach.
I'm sure you've been told this, but be sure to put some old rags
down before removing the oil presure hose.
Hope this helps. If you need any other help.....
Scott Suhring
Elizabethtown, PA
'70 TR6
Malcolm Walker wrote:
>
> Ok, as usual, I have run into a stumbling block.
>
> The Haynes Manual, in all its omnipotence, says that I must remove the
> tach and speedo before removing the dash. Can I reach the screws above
> the two instruments from below? Or are they Real Tight (tm) and thus
> require extra work?
>
> Reason I ask, the nice (looking) knurled nuts have managed to hold on for
> dear life. I can't budge them with my hands (but I now have extra holes
> in my thumbs-- ow) and I don't want to wreck the knurling with the
> pliers/vice grips... mostly because I can't get enough grip on them
> without installing a reverse-bending elbow on to _me_.
>
> The steering column came out without much trouble, but I got a lot of dust
> (from the felt) in my eyes. My advice to others-- wear glasses!
>
> -Malcolm
> '62 TR4
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