Removal of the Printed Circuit From Dash Cluster

[Tifton81]

Just got the new printed circuit for the 81 and have the cluster out of the car. After looking at the old circuit, I have removed all the light bulbs but there are 3 clips in the center of the cluster that are going through the old circuit and it looks like the only way to remove the old one is to remove the clips. Is there any special way to remove them?

Thanks

tifton 81

 

[KANE]

Just got the new printed circuit for the 81 and have the cluster out of the car. After looking at the old circuit, I have removed all the light bulbs but there are 3 clips in the center of the cluster that are going through the old circuit and it looks like the only way to remove the old one is to remove the clips. Is there any special way to remove them?

Thanks

tifton 81

Sure- don't BREAK the little copper contacts. Be careful and work slowly!

Good luck!

 

[Tifton81]

Great, took the three clips out and off with the old printed circuit. I replaced all the light bulbs while it was off and got the new printed circuit on. Pretested it before putting it all back in and it works. I have a choke light now, turn signals, brite light indicator and it's not blowing the 7.5 amp fuse......but all is not good.
I put the steering wheel back in place but I can't get the horn to function now....I know problem is with the contact, so now I have to search for the contact problem. Get one thing repaired and now it's another problem....That's what I like about these cars, always a weekend project.... Five years and going strong....

Thanks

Tifton81