Re: '41 & '42 160 Temp Gauge Removal

Posted by Packard Newbie On 2017/8/20 18:03:20

I've been watching this post to see what I could learn, as I had to remove the gas/ammeter gauge cluster in my '39 Six and was fearful I might have to remove the dash, which I was NOT looking forward to.
Although I realize the oil/temp set present a much more complicated removal dynamic due to the contiguous plumbing, the actual disconnection of the cluster pod from the back of the dash is the same for both sets.

I did attempt the task today and was very pleased to find I was able to get the cluster pod out without incident. I taped each wire-end off so I didn't have to worry about shorts. A 5/16" nut driver made getting 'at' the nuts quite easy. and I found the 2 right hand nuts had their own studs, while the 2 left hand ones 'share' studs with the speedometer.

I bring this up on this post as the cluster I found on the net to replace my 'sprung' ammeter gauge was listed as being from a '41, and the gauges, pod-'can', and hole pattern are identical to the '39 pod I removed. The only discernible difference I could see was the glass/limit(s)-painting.

I imagine this is moot for the owner working on the 160, as he has likely figured out the removal procedure for his gauges by now, but wanted to post just in case anybody else is involved with gauge R&R in this year-range.