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Old Mar 9, 2020 | 07:58 PM
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dash *****

Has anyone replaced their dash *****? I see sites selling them, but I wonder how they install since it looks like most of them are molded on? Especially the vent windows, choke, etc.
 
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Many for sale come with a set screw.
 
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Old Mar 10, 2020 | 07:38 PM
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Many for sale come with a set screw.
So do they expect the buyer to break off the old ***** without damaging the other components?

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Old Mar 10, 2020 | 09:14 PM
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It seems like they would be prone to rattling loose. Does anyone have any feedback on the new *****? I'm trying to decide if I should upgrade... my originals are pretty well worn.
 
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I had a couple that were crumbling off, the new set screw types seem to be alright.
 
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Originally Posted by spurredon
I had a couple that were crumbling off, the new set screw types seem to be alright.
how did you remove the old *****? Do they come off reasonably?

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The shaft is knurled inside of the molded ones. I cut them off somehow but I can't recall. I do remember it took a little while.
 
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So I just received a choke **** from LMC. It has a threaded brass boss inside that looks like a #10-32. I had a spare choke cable so I broke the molded **** off. The metal that's left is too large to run a die over it to get a #10-32 thead.

And of course the **** doesn't have any instructions, so I'm puzzling over this one.
 
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Originally Posted by smd123
So I just received a choke **** from LMC. It has a threaded brass boss inside that looks like a #10-32. I had a spare choke cable so I broke the molded **** off. The metal that's left is too large to run a die over it to get a #10-32 thead.

And of course the **** doesn't have any instructions, so I'm puzzling over this one.
Does the **** also have a setscrew on the side to lock it down?
 
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Nope, no set screw.

The heater and wiper ***** have set screws, but they do not fit over the metal rod for the choke.
 
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Anyone else have any experience on these *****? I have shelved this until I can figure out how to get these things on. I probably should just call LMC and return them, but it seems like there must be a way.
 
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Am I correct in thinking all ***** fit and function correctly except the choke? What is the shaft diameter of the choke rod? Did you try to thread a 10-32 bolt into the **** to verify its sizing? (Could take it to a hardware store and find correct size threads if necessary). Once you know the size differential its a good start point. Forum people can measure their choke rods to confirm also. Just ideas but calling LMC is likely a good idea.

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Originally Posted by smd123
So I just received a choke **** from LMC. It has a threaded brass boss inside that looks like a #10-32. I had a spare choke cable so I broke the molded **** off. The metal that's left is too large to run a die over it to get a #10-32 thead.

And of course the **** doesn't have any instructions, so I'm puzzling over this one.
Since it has brass inside, could you drill it out to the choke rod size and put a set screw on it? Also put a dimple in the choke rod for the set screw to catch.
 
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Old Apr 23, 2020 | 11:49 PM
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there should be a full switch kit- honestly there should be a entire switch kit- the closest we get is a full wiring harness the happens to have the switches- as for *****, ha . ( i want to make a uk **** joke here )
 
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