[T2] Attach dash pods?

[accessys at smart.net]

oh yeah I forgot about having to take out the radio.

really poor design

Bob


On Sat, 2 Dec 2017, Kevin Guarnotta wrote:

> Date: Sat, 2 Dec 2017 03:24:38 +0000
> From: Kevin Guarnotta <kevin at guarnottadesign.com>
> To: "accessys at smart.net" <accessys at smart.net>
> Cc: type 2 <type2 at type2.com>
> Subject: RE: [T2] Attach dash pods?
> 
> 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
>