tach AND SPEEDO LIGHTS

Posted: Thu Jun 11, 2020 6:38 pm

How does one remove the light and socket from the rear of the speedometer and/or tachometer without destroying them.

Posted: Thu Jun 11, 2020 9:08 pm

Thought I read WD 40

Posted: Wed Jun 17, 2020 1:47 pm

Hondo57 wrote:

Thought I read WD 40

WD 40 worked with a little technique. Spray WD40 while applying slight lift to the edge of the rubber. Some WD wo accumulate around the rubber, DON"T try to pry light socket out at this point. Work a small slat screwdriver around the rubber allowing Wd to sink into the meter socket. Do That several times the take TWO screwdrivers and gently work the rubber bulb holder out of the meter.

Thanks for the help Hondo.m

Posted: Wed Jun 17, 2020 1:50 pm

Patience and persistence, good on you, Mike!

Posted: Thu Jun 18, 2020 1:47 am

Coat the rubber with a light layer of silicone grease before you re-install them into the instruments. Should prevent future problems removing them.

Posted: Fri Jun 19, 2020 1:10 am

My fingers hurt for a month after I pulled mine out - very frustrating job. I used lots of silicone on them when they went back in but hopefully I'll never have to pull them again.

Posted: Fri Jun 19, 2020 1:28 am

Thinking it through probably most anything will work. Even Dove dish soap?

Posted: Fri Jun 19, 2020 12:53 pm

Try Palmolive, softens your hands while you pull the bulbs.

Posted: Fri Jun 19, 2020 6:28 pm

1980CB750F wrote:

Try Palmolive, softens your hands while you pull the bulbs.

I see what you did there. ... Laughing

Posted: Fri Jun 19, 2020 9:50 pm

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Posted: Sat Jun 20, 2020 12:54 am

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