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Subject:Re: Removing foil from the tach
From:Jeff Palmer
Date:Sun, 30 Aug 2020 18:08:02 -0500

Ugh you could be right. Possibly when i reassembled it I didn’t align it properly. Thanks. 
Jeff

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> On Aug 30, 2020, at 3:47 PM, Larry Alofs <lalofs@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> 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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