dunderhead
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Hi guys, I've recently acquired a 1972 Imperial 4door hardtop.
It a bit of of a mess at the moment but I'm gradually trying to get it at least roadworthy.
Sorry my first post is a question but... my biggest issue at the moment is the gauges. I seem to have very little going on there. None of them are registering anything. I am getting an illuminated "check gauges" light and I know if i draining the brake fluid I also get a brake warning light.
My main targets that I'd really like to get working is my Oil Pressure and Temperature Gauge. Just so i know she's not damaging the engine while I'm working on the other bits and pieces.
I was hoping it was just a ground issue and I'd be able to remove the cluster and have a look at the back. I had a go at this on Saturday but got a bit stuck - the cluster was free and moving but wouldn't come out forward. I was a bit worried damaging stuff so I cried off. I've since done a bit of reading and I think i need to drop an A/C tube from the bottom and the remove the radio downwards then look at taking the cluster out forward.
All the above was just a first stab, and i realised I was a bit out of my depth. So I was hoping there might be a bit knowledge available about common failure modes etc or just the first places to start checking.
Any help appreciated and once again apologies my first post is a help request.
Thanks
DunderHead
It a bit of of a mess at the moment but I'm gradually trying to get it at least roadworthy.
Sorry my first post is a question but... my biggest issue at the moment is the gauges. I seem to have very little going on there. None of them are registering anything. I am getting an illuminated "check gauges" light and I know if i draining the brake fluid I also get a brake warning light.
My main targets that I'd really like to get working is my Oil Pressure and Temperature Gauge. Just so i know she's not damaging the engine while I'm working on the other bits and pieces.
I was hoping it was just a ground issue and I'd be able to remove the cluster and have a look at the back. I had a go at this on Saturday but got a bit stuck - the cluster was free and moving but wouldn't come out forward. I was a bit worried damaging stuff so I cried off. I've since done a bit of reading and I think i need to drop an A/C tube from the bottom and the remove the radio downwards then look at taking the cluster out forward.
All the above was just a first stab, and i realised I was a bit out of my depth. So I was hoping there might be a bit knowledge available about common failure modes etc or just the first places to start checking.
Any help appreciated and once again apologies my first post is a help request.
Thanks
DunderHead
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