C-2 Ammeter

[Larry S.]

I have tested my ammeter (in the dash) with a 1.5 Volt battery and there is no needle movement at all. I think that I will have to take it out and either rebuild it or replace it. QUESTION: Must I remove the gauge cluster to get it out of the dash (1966 C-2) , or if I remove the 3 nuts on the bolts on the back of the amp gauge, will it come out of the dash?
If I must remove the cluster, what is the easiest(and best) method?

[Wayne M.]

Re: C-2 Ammeter

QUESTION: Must I remove the gauge cluster to get it out of the dash (1966 C-2) , or if I remove the 3 nuts on the bolts on the back of the amp gauge, will it come out of the dash?
If I must remove the cluster, what is the easiest(and best) method?

Larry -- if memory serves, eons ago, I was able to remove the mini-pod of fuel gauge and ammeter by undoing the 3 screws that hold it to the main cluster, then removing those 2 instruments as a sub-assy. Might help if you remove the headlight switch before, for access.

I'm sure if this is impossible, others will chime in.

[William C.]

Re: C-2 Ammeter

Done it myself, just as described, as dash work goes, not one of the more difficult jobs. I think I remember it being done by one member on a PV!

[Larry S.]

Re: C-2 Ammeter

Thanks for the info. I will remove the ignition switch after I have a closer look at the back of the gauge cluster.

[Larry S.]

Re: C-2 Ammeter

OOps ! I meant to say, the headlight switch !
Larry