[T2] Attach dash pods?

[Kevin Guarnotta]

Got the dash in. First time - knocked two wires loose, and was able to reconnect them, but gen light would not come on when key in ignition. I started tracing all the wires. Took the dash apart again. Then tried wiggling the bulb in the instrument. It came on. So bad ground or something there. 

I found I had to take the radio out for me to be able to fit my hands up behind the dash to secure it. Seems like a really crazy bad design. I also noticed a lot of wire that should get some attention. Once I figure out the best crimper for this, and probably after I tackle the wiring on my '69 - I'll be re doing the ends of some wires, and cleaning some connections. 

-Kevin Guarnotta
Jamaica Plain, MA

'78 Westy
'69 Singlecab
'65 Ez-camper


-----Original Message-----
From: accessys at smart.net [mailto:accessys at smart.net] 
Subject: RE: [T2] Attach dash pods?


be carefull not to pinch a wire in putting it together. I once got the instrument light wire pinched in there and let all the smoke out.

I get all the screws in and slightly tightened before screw them all down tight.

Bob