I have found that I could open the gauge by drilling only one rivet and
pivoting the face on the other rivet. The one I left in was the one
closest to the hot end of the scale.

Mark

David Beierl wrote:
> Dear Volks,
>
> I'm happy to fix temp gauges with a blinking problem for people,
> including putting in a brighter LED -- even the much hated (by me)
> blue ones -- if they want.
>
> The first one is free except for parts (under $5 even with a blue
> LED, I think, definitely well under with a red one. Two little bolts,
> one cap [one LED] -- I'll throw in the solder) and return
> shipping.  After that I'll know how long it takes me to do it.  I'll
> also put some pictures up on the website -- I started to, once, and
> I'll be able to finish the project on the next one I fix.
>
> Yours,
> David
>