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Subject:Re: Removing foil from the tach
From:Larry Alofs
Date:Sun, 30 Aug 2020 16:47:14 -0400

Do you think that one of the buttons on your clock might be stuck down.  If
so, you might be able to fix it with gentle probing.
  I'm assuming this is a digital clock; I have no experience with an '85.

Larry A.

On Sun, Aug 30, 2020 at 2:58 PM Jeff Palmer <w.jeff.palmer@icloud.com>
wrote:

> Update: success! Reinstalled the cluster this morning and everything works
> fine.   Except for when i turn off the high beams the temp gauge flashed
> three times. I can live with it. Also my clock has decided to work again
> but now counts every second.
>
> Likes: The Cluster Master was considerably cheaper than the GoWesty
> version.
>
> Dislikes: not sure I love the “white” led light. Would have preferred an
> option. Also not sure how the install compares to GoWesty but I was getting
> a bit tired of the YouTube narrator telling me to “neaten” the wiring with
> tape and glue. And holding things in place with a zip tie.
>
> All in all I’m happy, just a bit whiny!
>
> Canadian model tip: remove the dummy OXS light. Pops out easily enough.
>
> Jeff
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On Aug 29, 2020, at 8:02 PM, Jeff Palmer <w.jeff.palmer@icloud.com>
> wrote:
> >
> > Hi - I am trying to remove the foil so that I can install a new kit.
> The foil is connected to the rear of the tach and I can’t seem to remove
> it. What is it doing there and more importantly how do I remove it?!
> >
> > Thanks
> > Jeff
> > 85 Westfalia
> >
> > Sent from my iPhone
>

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