jderimig

I had be struggling getting my instrument cluster out for a odometer repair on my 84.

I couldn't get it past the turn column trim. Took the plastic trim off (PITA) and still had trouble getting the bottom of the instrument cluster past that bump.

This morning I stuck an expired credit card between the lip and the cluster bezel like a shoehorn and it slid right out.

Maybe this is an old trick but haven't seen it in the countless forums I searched.

--john

V2Rocket

what bump?
maybe i've worn mine down with how much ive done it but i can pull my early cluster in 5 minutes or less LOL

wheel off, trim off, two screws, pull cluster towards you, reach pliers to loosen speedo cable, spin off speedo nut by hand, pull cluster out, disconnect wires...

jderimig

The top of the steering column turn signal thing. Trim removed in this pic.
I could not get the bottom of the bezel pass this about 3mm overlap. Not enough room to jiggle it up or angle it out until I shoehorned it out.

V2Rocket

ooohh
i usually just remove that part or pull it out as far as the wires will allow.
just those 3 evenly spaced flat-head screws holding it in.

jderimig

Should have tried that, might have saved some frustration.

My odometer problem was not the odometer gear sliding off the worm but the whole shaft sliding over and disengaging the worm. Pried it back no problem but afraid it will eventually walk back. Going to try an 3D print a space I can snap in there to keep the shaft from walking.

snb13

The shaft slides more in the heat. I think it thins the lubrication causing free play.

pfarah7

Another tip for ya...

Loosen the 6mm hex bolt which secures the entire metal ignition switch assembly/bracket prior to removing the plastic steering column trim. It allows for some wiggle room thereby reducing the possibility of cracking it while trying to pry both clam shell pieces out (ask me how I know...).

jderimig

Awesome! thanks. I was dreading when I have to put back that trim piece.