Any tips on what glue to use to get the gasket to stick to the bezel?


My bezel is chrome.


I was hoping that I could loosen the bezel and install the gasket without unplugging everything and pulling it all the way out, but it looks like that's what I am going to have to do.


Good time to get my new gauges, turn signal switch, and deal with the sloppy shifter at the same time.

 

I've had luck with just a little bit of rubber cement. On a toothpick so I can control the amount I apply. Once the bezel is installed it shouldn't come off and time will help the rubber contour to the shape.


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I assume you are talking about this piece.


Instrument Panel Assembly Seal | Dennis Carpenter Ford Restoration Parts


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I removed my chrome on and i don't remember having to unplug anything. The gauge stayed where it was so only the chrome piece and glass only came out.. If you remove it then be careful not to drop the glass. Mine was barely holding on

 

I used 3M weather stripping adhesive. It is black and holds well. And if you happen to get some on the gasket it will not show

 

I had to replace my glass, so I had the shop cut me 4 of them since I had to pay for the entire pane of glass anyway..


I could take the 4 screws out of the speedo and try it that way. Its a PITA to line everything up when putting it back together.

 

Unless you have a longer than normal speedo cable you will have to disconnect it to move the gage panel forward. Once that cable is disconnected you should be able to move it forward enough to install the gasket. I would put a towel or blanket on the steering column as the edge of that panel can be sharp and likes to scrape paint. Disconnect battery cables also at least the positive side as there can be power at the back of that gage panel without the key being on. Better safe than sorry. Some of the ones I have taken apart still have some tape on the backside of the gasket holding in place to the housing also. Im not sure if that is from the factory or a previous owner. It looks like a type of scotch tape but probably any quality tape will work as long as it will stick to rubber.

 

Scotch tape was used on the backs of the turn signal and high beam lens so that wouldn't surprise me.


I had said rubber cement but it's really contact cement. I've had this for about 20 years and still works like new. I bought it at Ernst Hardware for $2.32 plus tax, whatever that was at the time. I don't think Ernst has been in business for a while. Sounds like they went out of business in 1996 so sometime before that. Lol. Wow!!


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ernst_Home_Centers




It's hard to get a close-up of this but it says


"High strength bonds, no clamps needed. For plastic laminates, metal, wood, leather, linoleum, tile, rubber and fabric."





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It's an option, anyway. Works great. Just a "Dap 'll do ya".


No kidding, it's still almost 3/4's full. Comes with an applicator inside the cap but it's a little big for the seal - and why I use a toothpick.

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Theres a long side and a short side to the gasket.


Im guessing the long side goes toward the dash and the short side shows when it is installed.