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TD · 02-19-2012, 02:50 PM

Just finished restoring the instrument cluster panel for my 29. There was no ignition switch or lamp. I installed the lamp assembly and I'm not sure what the function of the cap is. It pulls off and is twist able . I just know for a good reason but I can't find much about it on the net. Please advise
Td

Tom Wesenberg · 02-19-2012, 02:59 PM

When you twist to the right and push in slightly it turns the lamp on.

TD · 02-19-2012, 05:15 PM

Should the cap come off so easily or should I try to push it down to pop it in?

Tom Wesenberg · 02-19-2012, 05:35 PM

It should be a firm fit, other wise it would slip when turning the lamp on. I probably don't have a good side view of the lamp.

My lamp is 1 3/4" from the instrument panel to the top of the shield when the lamp is off.

700rpm · 02-19-2012, 07:31 PM

If you've got a repro, don't expect it to work properly.

rickmass · 02-19-2012, 07:52 PM

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This has notting to do with the light ,but in the picture you can see the gas gage really good are is that I can,t see mine at all .Rickmass sorry if was thr wrong thread

700rpm · 02-19-2012, 08:18 PM

Rick, it's a pretty easy operation to remove and clean your gauge, and a new gasket and float set is only about $10. Altogether you should only have about a couple hours in the job.

steve s · 02-19-2012, 09:39 PM

There's a detente for the ON position that is reached by turning the light ~ 1/4 turn or less clockwise; if you turn it past the detente, the unit falls out in your hand--at least that's how mine works.

TD · 02-19-2012, 10:25 PM

Thanks guys - I have found the spot where it stops on each side of the 1/4 turn. - your right it is a repo - if I come across an origional I'll sure will get it. I'll try to tool this cap to stay down
Td

02-19-2012, 02:50 PM	#1
TD Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: shelby, nc Posts: 201	29 instrument panel lamp Just finished restoring the instrument cluster panel for my 29. There was no ignition switch or lamp. I installed the lamp assembly and I'm not sure what the function of the cap is. It pulls off and is twist able . I just know for a good reason but I can't find much about it on the net. Please advise Td

02-19-2012, 02:59 PM	#2
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: 29 instrument panel lamp When you twist to the right and push in slightly it turns the lamp on.

02-19-2012, 05:15 PM	#3
TD Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: shelby, nc Posts: 201	Re: 29 instrument panel lamp Should the cap come off so easily or should I try to push it down to pop it in?

02-19-2012, 05:35 PM	#4
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: 29 instrument panel lamp It should be a firm fit, other wise it would slip when turning the lamp on. I probably don't have a good side view of the lamp. My lamp is 1 3/4" from the instrument panel to the top of the shield when the lamp is off. Last edited by Tom Wesenberg; 02-19-2012 at 06:20 PM.

02-19-2012, 07:31 PM	#5
700rpm Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 5,913	Re: 29 instrument panel lamp If you've got a repro, don't expect it to work properly. __________________ Ray Horton, Portland, OR As you go through life, keep your eye on the donut, not the hole.

02-19-2012, 07:52 PM	#6
rickmass Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: mass. Posts: 123	Re: 29 instrument panel lamp Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) This has notting to do with the light ,but in the picture you can see the gas gage really good are is that I can,t see mine at all .Rickmass sorry if was thr wrong thread

02-19-2012, 08:18 PM	#7
700rpm Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 5,913	Re: 29 instrument panel lamp Rick, it's a pretty easy operation to remove and clean your gauge, and a new gasket and float set is only about $10. Altogether you should only have about a couple hours in the job. __________________ Ray Horton, Portland, OR As you go through life, keep your eye on the donut, not the hole.

02-19-2012, 09:39 PM	#8
steve s Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kalamazoo Posts: 1,656	Re: 29 instrument panel lamp There's a detente for the ON position that is reached by turning the light ~ 1/4 turn or less clockwise; if you turn it past the detente, the unit falls out in your hand--at least that's how mine works.

02-19-2012, 10:25 PM	#9
TD Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: shelby, nc Posts: 201	Re: 29 instrument panel lamp Thanks guys - I have found the spot where it stops on each side of the 1/4 turn. - your right it is a repo - if I come across an origional I'll sure will get it. I'll try to tool this cap to stay down Td