[DeTomaso] Instruments
Jeff Kimball
jgkrenton at comcast.net
Sat Sep 15 16:05:26 EDT 2018
Jack:
Thanks! I should have remembered it was one of your great articles!
As for the fogging in my oil gauge, for now it's just part of the character or personality of my car. At least until I decide to move to Arizona or someplace like that. ;-)
Jeff 2467
> On September 15, 2018 at 12:10 PM jderyke at aol.com wrote:
>
> Jeff, that was me. I've disassembled lots of different gauges including Stewart-Warner, no-name E-Bay and those from DeTomaso both large OD and small. Over the decades, I've also written several POCA articles on doing this. Caveat: the bezels on most gauges are stamped chromed or blackened brass, and will only withstand so much bending before the brass work-hardens and cracks. Slow and easy is key. You only need to bend a little more than halfway around to release the bezel. If it cracks, you need a new bezel as repairs to the bezel-rings are impossible. Hall and others used to sell snap-on bezel-covers (black) for those trying for a monochome color scheme, or for covering cracked or pitted bezels. If all you want to do is eliminate fogging, carefully drill a 1/4" hole in the back for air access and let the gauge dry out for a day in a warm spot. Then use a plastic plug in your drilled hole.
> FWIW- J DeRyke
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jeff Kimball <jgkrenton at comcast.net>
> To: detomaso <detomaso at server.detomasolist.com>; djenkins <djenkins at vanguardtrailer.com>
> Sent: Sat, Sep 15, 2018 8:48 am
> Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Instruments
>
> Dave:
>
> I seem to recall an article or some reference years ago which stated
> the chrome bezel can be carefully pried off and the instruments
> disassembled and cleaned. This of course is delicate tedious work.
> There are a number of companies that specialize in this sort of work
> for example:
>
> [1] http://dandmrestoration.com/services/clusters/
>
> (just a web search, I have no information or experience with this
> group.)
>
> I think most of the instruments are still available. You might be able
> to buy new ones for less than what it would cost to have a professional
> restore them.
>
> Good luck! You might try a scrap instrument first, I'm sure someone
> has a melted ammeter you could practice on.
>
> And by-the-way here in beautiful western Washington my oil gauge will
> fog up a bit after 10 minutes of use when the car hasn't been driven
> for a while. It will clear up in another 5 minutes or so maybe less
> with the panel lights on.
>
> Jeff 2467
>
> On September 15, 2018 at 4:39 AM "[2] djenkins at vanguardtrailer.com mailto:djenkins at vanguardtrailer.com "
> wrote:
> Can instruments that are cloudy on the inside be cleaned.
> DaveSent from my Verizon LG Smartphone Can instruments that are
> cloudy on the inside be cleaned.
> Dave
> Sent from my Verizon LG Smartphone
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Jack:
Thanks! I should have remembered it was one of your great articles!
As for the fogging in my oil gauge, for now it's just part of the
character or personality of my car. At least until I decide to move to
Arizona or someplace like that. ;-)
Jeff 2467
On September 15, 2018 at 12:10 PM jderyke at aol.com wrote:
Jeff, that was me. I've disassembled lots of different gauges including
Stewart-Warner, no-name E-Bay and those from DeTomaso both large OD and
small. Over the decades, I've also written several POCA articles on
doing this. Caveat: the bezels on most gauges are stamped chromed or
blackened brass, and will only withstand so much bending before the
brass work-hardens and cracks. Slow and easy is key. You only need to
bend a little more than halfway around to release the bezel. If it
cracks, you need a new bezel as repairs to the bezel-rings are
impossible. Hall and others used to sell snap-on bezel-covers (black)
for those trying for a monochome color scheme, or for covering cracked
or pitted bezels. If all you want to do is eliminate fogging, carefully
drill a 1/4" hole in the back for air access and let the gauge dry out
for a day in a warm spot. Then use a plastic plug in your drilled hole.
FWIW- J DeRyke
-----Original Message-----
From: Jeff Kimball <jgkrenton at comcast.net>
To: detomaso <detomaso at server.detomasolist.com>; djenkins
<djenkins at vanguardtrailer.com>
Sent: Sat, Sep 15, 2018 8:48 am
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Instruments
Dave:
I seem to recall an article or some reference years ago which stated
the chrome bezel can be carefully pried off and the instruments
disassembled and cleaned. This of course is delicate tedious work.
There are a number of companies that specialize in this sort of work
for example:
[1] [1]http://dandmrestoration.com/services/clusters/
(just a web search, I have no information or experience with this
group.)
I think most of the instruments are still available. You might be
able
to buy new ones for less than what it would cost to have a
professional
restore them.
Good luck! You might try a scrap instrument first, I'm sure someone
has a melted ammeter you could practice on.
And by-the-way here in beautiful western Washington my oil gauge will
fog up a bit after 10 minutes of use when the car hasn't been driven
for a while. It will clear up in another 5 minutes or so maybe less
with the panel lights on.
Jeff 2467
On September 15, 2018 at 4:39 AM "[2]
[2]djenkins at vanguardtrailer.com"
wrote:
Can instruments that are cloudy on the inside be cleaned.
DaveSent from my Verizon LG Smartphone Can instruments that are
cloudy on the inside be cleaned.
Dave
Sent from my Verizon LG Smartphone
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