Re: 19th-21st Series Clipper Dashboard Service

Posted by HH56 On 2010/1/1 12:29:49

Which section of manual are you referring to? I didn't see anything on instruments at a quick glance at 46-50 body section TOC. Think all Packard instruments are a PIA but if enough of a contortionist, think you can get to the screws that hold the instruments in as a unit.

Been a while but took the whole dash out without removing WS. Can't speak for prewar, but in 46-7 all the instruments are in a cluster or pod that attaches to dash with 2 screws. Of course, wiring will be in way. IF you can reach, contort, whatever, it may not be necessary to remove the entire cluster as ammeter and gas gauge are a unit that is held in with 4 screws to the cluster. Once the unit out, individual pieces can be worked on. I can post pictures of the various assys out of the car if it would help.