[Roadsters] time estimate for removing windshield frame, dash pad and dash (early flat dash)

[E Scanlon]

Overheating:  Have you considered putting the thermal sensor into a water 
pot that is being heated, alongside a known thermometer then checking 
against the gauge?
I know it's a bit unusual to do it this way, but as you heat the water and 
observe the thermometer you'll know it's accuracy or it's deviation from 
actual.  Two wires extending the base and the connection would be all you 
would need to extend the circuit.

As far as removing the windshield/dash, you may find that while it would be 
a minor help, it wouldn't be what you would expect, other than putting the 
instrument cluster in your lap.  Don't forget that the early roadsters had a 
sheet metal support that ran the full width and length of the dash pad that 
was part of the body.  So by the time you remove the windshield to get at 
the dash pad, then removed the dash pad so you could get to the instrument 
face plate and then removed it... as Daryl mentioned, it would have been 
easier to simply remove the driver's seat and lie on the floor as that is 
what you would have to do anyhow.

Sorry if that's a big "gotcha!"

E


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Pete Peters" ...
> 1966 1600
>
> Trying to confirm whether engine is actually overheating or if gauge is 
> not working properly. I suspect the latter, and need to correct the 
> "creative" PO wiring on water temp and gas gauges. Reaching up under and 
> behind the dash a bit frustrating, so thinking I need to bite the bullet 
> and remove the windshield frame (4 bolts & 2 nuts, right?), dash pad (4 
> nuts?), and dash (???).
>
> What's a reasonable time to accomplish this? Any gotchas?
>
> Thanks.
>
> Pete