[DeTomaso] Instruments

[Thomas Törnblom]

Or just remove the lamps and let the gauge dry out. 

> 15 sep. 2018 kl. 21:10 skrev Jack DeRyke via DeTomaso <detomaso at server.detomasolist.com>:
> 
>   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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