gage cluster printed circuit repair/fix.

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gage cluster printed circuit repair/fix.

scbill


Clip came off circuit strip/sheet



4-40 allen head screw is a good fit



head needs to be ground smaller so it will snap onto regulator



I used a pice of scrap copper, not sure about reaction of a cad plated washer.

1983 F100 XL 300, 6 cyl, aod, long bed
1961 E100 pickup, 289,C4
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Re: gage cluster printed circuit repair/fix.

Dyn Blin
Well done.
Sonoma County,CA
1982 F150 Flareside XLS
NP435 4x4
351W Motorcraft 2150

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Gary Lewis
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Good thinking!    That could really help someone out.  Those clips are really hard to solder to, so the screw probably makes a very good contact w/o heating up the printed circuit and potentially damaging it.
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Dad's: '81 F150 Ranger XLT 4x4: Down for restomod: Full-roller "stroked 351M" w/Trick Flow heads & intake, EEC-V SEFI/E4OD/3.50 gears w/Kevlar clutches
Blue: 2015 F150 Platinum 4x4 SuperCrew wearing Blue Jeans & sporting a 3.5L EB & Max Tow
Big Blue: 1985 F250HD 4x4: 460/ZF5/3.55's, D60 w/Ox locker & 10.25 Sterling/Trutrac, Blue Top & Borgeson, & EEC-V MAF/SEFI

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Steve83
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Good fix.

Another option would be to peen the old brass backer on (if it's salvageable), or a replacement (if you can find/make one).  A pop-rivet might even be workable, if you can get a tiny one that doesn't spread much.

Yet another option is to swap to the older-style ICVR with spade lugs, or aftermarket with threaded studs; eliminating those snaps.

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Gary Lewis
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Or, use a real voltage regulator and solder its wires onto the circuit.
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Dad's: '81 F150 Ranger XLT 4x4: Down for restomod: Full-roller "stroked 351M" w/Trick Flow heads & intake, EEC-V SEFI/E4OD/3.50 gears w/Kevlar clutches
Blue: 2015 F150 Platinum 4x4 SuperCrew wearing Blue Jeans & sporting a 3.5L EB & Max Tow
Big Blue: 1985 F250HD 4x4: 460/ZF5/3.55's, D60 w/Ox locker & 10.25 Sterling/Trutrac, Blue Top & Borgeson, & EEC-V MAF/SEFI

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Something to add to the resources folder Gary?
SHORT BED 4-DOOR DIESEL: 1986 F350 4x4 under construction-- 7.3 IDIT ZF5+GVOD

STRAIGHT SIX 4X4: 1981 F150 2wd to 4x4-- 300 I6 close ratio diesel T19, hydroboost brakes, Saginaw steering

BIG F: 1995 F-Superduty under construction— converting to 6.9L IDI diesel ZF5+DNE2
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Gary Lewis
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Good idea!

Done: http://forum.garysgaragemahal.com/Electrical-td241.html
Gary, AKA "Gary fellow": Profile

Dad's: '81 F150 Ranger XLT 4x4: Down for restomod: Full-roller "stroked 351M" w/Trick Flow heads & intake, EEC-V SEFI/E4OD/3.50 gears w/Kevlar clutches
Blue: 2015 F150 Platinum 4x4 SuperCrew wearing Blue Jeans & sporting a 3.5L EB & Max Tow
Big Blue: 1985 F250HD 4x4: 460/ZF5/3.55's, D60 w/Ox locker & 10.25 Sterling/Trutrac, Blue Top & Borgeson, & EEC-V MAF/SEFI

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scbill
Here is an Autorestomod segment I did with Jeff repairing the gauge cluster, give it a look, and hit the like button..Also Jeff is restoring a 72 F100 with some pretty good tips on it, and other vehicles...Thanks, Bill

Gary, If this is not allowed, Please delete it


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AX92OqnfqbE&feature=youtu.be


1983 F100 XL 300, 6 cyl, aod, long bed
1961 E100 pickup, 289,C4
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Gary Lewis
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Bill - That's certainly allowed.  However, I've not had a chance to review it yet since I'm walking out the door.  But will later.  And, that's you?  Cool!

And, by the way, you can embed it here to make it easier.  Just get the "embed" code from Youtube, click the Embed button above, and paste the code between the > and the <.
Gary, AKA "Gary fellow": Profile

Dad's: '81 F150 Ranger XLT 4x4: Down for restomod: Full-roller "stroked 351M" w/Trick Flow heads & intake, EEC-V SEFI/E4OD/3.50 gears w/Kevlar clutches
Blue: 2015 F150 Platinum 4x4 SuperCrew wearing Blue Jeans & sporting a 3.5L EB & Max Tow
Big Blue: 1985 F250HD 4x4: 460/ZF5/3.55's, D60 w/Ox locker & 10.25 Sterling/Trutrac, Blue Top & Borgeson, & EEC-V MAF/SEFI

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Gary Lewis
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Bill - Jeff is your nephew?  And that’s you, the cat in the hat?  Cool!

I watched the whole thing and think we need to have a link to it on the website. But I’m not exactly sure where. Still out and about, but will give it some thought when we get home.

Thanks for sharing. 👍
Gary, AKA "Gary fellow": Profile

Dad's: '81 F150 Ranger XLT 4x4: Down for restomod: Full-roller "stroked 351M" w/Trick Flow heads & intake, EEC-V SEFI/E4OD/3.50 gears w/Kevlar clutches
Blue: 2015 F150 Platinum 4x4 SuperCrew wearing Blue Jeans & sporting a 3.5L EB & Max Tow
Big Blue: 1985 F250HD 4x4: 460/ZF5/3.55's, D60 w/Ox locker & 10.25 Sterling/Trutrac, Blue Top & Borgeson, & EEC-V MAF/SEFI

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scbill
Cat in the hat (LOL) yep, that's me. Jeff is my 2nd cousin but, he calls me uncle Bill, I did a few with Jeff a while back, did head rebuild on 351C in the red wagon, if you search back there are a few on Jeff's 72 F100, body repair, interior repair/install, etc. lots of good informative stuff. We have both been motorheads forever, him a Mustang nut, me ...anything with wheels that will go uuuudddnnnnn.
Thanks, and glad you like it.Bill
1983 F100 XL 300, 6 cyl, aod, long bed
1961 E100 pickup, 289,C4