[6pack] Removing Rheostat

If you are trying to get the rheostat off to rework it, I am pretty sure you will have to put the dash in the "in service" position which will require a few steps. The rheo is mounted via a nut on to a metal bracket which has screws holding it to the back of the wood dash. 

You can pull the wires off the top with needle nose through the ash try and connect them all together to bypass the rheo for the brightest lights. If you want to re-do the rheo, the best bet is to go 6-PACK.ORG and search for "in service + dash" & "rheostat rebuild". You should be able to find the instructions with pictures and links to owner's websites who have done it and documented it.  Too much to include here. 

Lou
------Original Message------
From: Ken Davis
Sender: 6pack-bounces at autox.team.net
To: TR-6 list
Subject: [6pack] Removing Rheostat
Sent: Jul 29, 2009 2:02 PM

Dumb Question I'm sure, but how do I remove the dash light Rheostat?     Mine
has stopped working a bit more than 1/2 way, and dim is now dark.

The manual /guide says pull the knob off - tried, but didn't want to come.  is
there a pin holding it?  Where?   any tricks I should know?  Can I reach up to
it from pass. side, ir is it easier to remove the glove box and go over that
way?


Thanks

Ken
73TR6
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