How to remove switches
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How to remove switches
Hi guys i am trying to get my switches and controls (ignition heater choke ect) out of my dash. I cant figure how to get them and the chrome rings around them off. Any ideas? Thanks
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Some of the ***** are held on by spring tention. There's a small lot on the bottom side of the **** and need to use a small tool, mini screwdriver or something simular, and release the spring and the **** should come off. Can't recall if applying pressure forward or aft releases the spring. Be carefull, don't want for damage the ****, or the spring, it does not require force, it's like a concentric washer that slides onto the shaft. To remove the switch, there is a sloted nut that secures the bezel to the dash, and the object is to turn it counterclockwise using a small screwdriver, or something simular, without it slipping and scratching the dash. Once the nut is removed the bezel and switch will come out.
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Which dash do you have? Round or sweep? There is a reason I ask. It is easier to remove switches from a dash with the round style speedometer. You can do the same with the sweep style just a little harder.
Round style: Remove dash bezel, 8 screws from around bezel and 4 screws from speedometer. remove carefully so the glass does not slide out. Now you have access to ***** and switches.
Light switch: look for push pin, hold down, remove **** and shaft (one piece) As stated earlier use a screw driver or a 1/2 inch chisel don't beat the chisel use it as a screw driver to remove slotted nut.
Choke cable: Disconnect from carb pay attention to routing of cable, Having access to back of choke cable is a godsend here. Using a 5/8 stubby wrench loosen nut behind dash remove unit the other switches and ***** are as stated earlier by daveengleson.
Good luck
Round style: Remove dash bezel, 8 screws from around bezel and 4 screws from speedometer. remove carefully so the glass does not slide out. Now you have access to ***** and switches.
Light switch: look for push pin, hold down, remove **** and shaft (one piece) As stated earlier use a screw driver or a 1/2 inch chisel don't beat the chisel use it as a screw driver to remove slotted nut.
Choke cable: Disconnect from carb pay attention to routing of cable, Having access to back of choke cable is a godsend here. Using a 5/8 stubby wrench loosen nut behind dash remove unit the other switches and ***** are as stated earlier by daveengleson.
Good luck
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Sorry, thanks for clarifying gangstakr. Yes the headlight **** with the release button, or push pin on the switch itself. And there's the choke cable. Thanks again. If remove the instrument cluster with the sweeping speedo suggest running a ground strap from metal portion of the cluster to perhaps brake assembly bracket, may be my imagination but seems to have settle the gauges on the 65 down.
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Some of the ***** are held on by spring tention. There's a small lot on the bottom side of the **** and need to use a small tool, mini screwdriver or something simular, and release the spring and the **** should come off. Can't recall if applying pressure forward or aft releases the spring. Be carefull, don't want for damage the ****, or the spring, it does not require force, it's like a concentric washer that slides onto the shaft. To remove the switch, there is a sloted nut that secures the bezel to the dash, and the object is to turn it counterclockwise using a small screwdriver, or something simular, without it slipping and scratching the dash. Once the nut is removed the bezel and switch will come out.
