Changing Dash Light Bulb on a 61

[dennisb]

The light above the gas and temp guage on the dash is out. The speedometer and other guages are lit so I suspect it's just a burned out bulb. I tried twisting the socket in the back of the instrument cluster but it did not budge and I didn't want to try to force it until I knew for sure that's how it comes out.

So, how do you get the darn thing out? Twist it? Clockwise / Counter clockwise? If it's just stuck, what would you recommend to lossen it up? WD40?

 

[Rob Musquetier]

Just wiggle it (a little bit). It should come loose without twisting. It is just pushed in...

greetings,
Rob.
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[Bwmurph]

I always twist mine clockwise, but I think either way will work. If it still won't go, VERY carefully get a needle nose pliers or something similar to rock it back and forth a little to "break" the stuck socket loose. I'd go easy with the WD-40, but it may help.

Bernie O.

 

[dennisb]

Thanks guys. I'll give it a try tonight or tommorrow. I really appreciate the help.

 

[bradfordsvettes]

It snaps in and they can be very tight . wiggle it a little like said before and it should free up no twisting should be needed you may break the wiring if you twist it they get pretty brittle with age Steve