C - 1 Tach Removal

[Steven B.]

I need to replace the lens on my tach. What is the most efficient procedure for the removal of the tach?
Thanks,
Steve

[Steven B.]

Re: C - 1 Tach Removal

The C - 1 in question, ...... is for a 1960.
Sorry about that ...........
Steve

[Wayne P.]

Re: C - 1 Tach Removal

Remove the driver seat, lower the steering column, remove the instrument cluster from the car, remove the speedomter then you can remove the tach. Carefully pry the chrome bezel holding the lens.

[Richard M.]

Re: C - 1 Tach Removal

Hi Steve,

It's quite a big job, but pretty straightforward. Plan on several hours. You have to remove the entire instrument cluster to get at the tachometer. Basically you have to do this.......

To prevent sore muscles the next morning, go to the gym and work out for a few hours to loosen up your body.:-) Then....

Disconnect neg battery cable. Get pillows, a good light, tools in need and put them near you. It stinks if you forget something and need to get in & out from under there. Remove the seat bottom to give you more room too.

Remove......
-all wires from behind the gauges, lighter, etc(mark each with tape) Pay extra attention to fuel gauge for safety. Note ammeter wiring as AIM diagram is wrong. There are 2 pinks at the ign switch. Write down where each goes.
-all inst bulbs(mark each with tape, mark back of gauge panel too!)
-oil pipe at oil press gauge
-speedo and tach cables(long pliers help here if tight)
-remove 5 capscrews holding cluster to dash. Some may be tough to get at. A flex socket helps here.
-remove the steering wheel using a puller
-cover the upper column area near the bottom edge of cover to keep from scratching it. I use duct tape wrapped backwards.
-doublecheck everything is disconnected
-carefully remove the cluster by lifting up and towards you at the same time
-on the bench you can now get at the tach. Can't recall if the speedo needs to come out to get at it.
-the tach comes apart pretty easily if i recall, a few screws/nuts any you're in.

Now that the cluster is out, you may want to change a few other items......speedo bezel chrome, lenses, etc???? I may have forgotten a few items but that's basically it.

Then you have the fun of putting it all back in!!!!

Good Luck,
Rich

[Steven B.]

Re: C - 1 Tach Removal

Rich,
Thanks alot for the step by step procedure!
Regards,
Steve