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Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 03-24-2015, 06:08 PM
Replies: 5
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Posted By WINGNUT
Need to remove Fuel, Temp, Oil gauge cluster....

The temp in gauge in my '72 stopped working a few years back so I am planning on sending it out to get fixed. What is involved with removing this gauge cluster? Can I remove it from underneath the...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 11-08-2014, 05:23 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 407
Posted By WINGNUT
1972 GTO- screws for glove box insert

Where can I find the factory style screws that attach the glove box insert? I had to remove the insert to get at something and set the screws aside together in a certain spot and sure enough four of...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 07-27-2014, 08:38 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,535
Posted By WINGNUT
There are no labels or ink stampings on the back...

There are no labels or ink stampings on the back of the tach.
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 07-26-2014, 12:30 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,535
Posted By WINGNUT
The tach I have is definitely not a '72. Looking...

The tach I have is definitely not a '72. Looking at that picture the black 'L' shaped plug goes into the back of the tach. The tach I have installed has a single prong or tang on the back. Should...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 07-25-2014, 07:23 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,535
Posted By WINGNUT
According to that diagram, it looks like there is...

According to that diagram, it looks like there is a tach lead and a clock lead that goes to that metal 'tang' that I mentioned earlier. Should that tach lead already be provided in the factory...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 07-25-2014, 07:16 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,535
Posted By WINGNUT
Thanks for the diagram, that helps. I would like...

Thanks for the diagram, that helps. I would like to give a description of what the harness looks like. My car has points, btw. There is one long brown wire with an in-line fuse and a prong...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 07-13-2014, 11:23 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,535
Posted By WINGNUT
I just discovered what it's for, it's to power...

I just discovered what it's for, it's to power the illumination lights. I originally thought it powered the tach. I still need help with the other questions though, thanks.
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 07-13-2014, 08:03 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,535
Posted By WINGNUT
I looked at the back of the tach. The 'tang' is...

I looked at the back of the tach. The 'tang' is held on with a small nut. It might have been left on from the previous Pontiac it was installed in. If I remove the nut the tang will come off. The...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 07-13-2014, 07:19 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,535
Posted By WINGNUT
On the back of the tach there is a metal 'tang',...

On the back of the tach there is a metal 'tang', the same that was on the back of the factory clock. Is this the plug you are referring to? Also, I believe that this is a '68 or '69 tach that I...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 07-13-2014, 07:12 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,535
Posted By WINGNUT
I believe I found the hole for the wire in the...

I believe I found the hole for the wire in the firewall. It has a plastic push pin installed from the interior side. Is this hole accessible from the interior? Where is the approximate entry...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 07-12-2014, 08:08 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,535
Posted By WINGNUT
Just installed dash tach in '72 GTO.....have questions

I just installed an original dash tach in place of my non-functioning clock. I have a new tach harness to install as well. Where do I install the harness? Under the hood?; I did not see any...
Forum: Interior TECH 07-03-2014, 07:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 324
Posted By WINGNUT
I got them off! They were really on there, and I...

I got them off! They were really on there, and I didn't damage them too bad so I'm pretty sure I can reuse them. The best method I found was to take a pair of 45* degree angled needle nose pliers...
Forum: Interior TECH 07-01-2014, 06:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 324
Posted By WINGNUT
Removing chrome tabs from heater control sliders...

How do I remove these without breaking the heater control panel?
Forum: Interior TECH 06-30-2014, 06:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 359
Posted By WINGNUT
Okay, I got that removed. I needed to take a...

Okay, I got that removed. I needed to take a flat head screw driver and pry all four mounting points until it came loose. Next things I need to know..........how do I remove the chrome tabs on the...
Forum: Interior TECH 06-30-2014, 06:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 359
Posted By WINGNUT
I've been underneath the dash tonight and I'm...

I've been underneath the dash tonight and I'm trying to disconnect the heater controls from the back of the dash panel. I have removed the four nuts from the back of the unit and removed the screw...
Forum: Interior TECH 06-26-2014, 07:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 359
Posted By WINGNUT
What makes the bezel more difficult to remove...

What makes the bezel more difficult to remove with the dash in the car? Are there bolts that attach the bezel from the back side of the panel?
Forum: Interior TECH 06-25-2014, 07:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 359
Posted By WINGNUT
Boy, that's a huge amount of work just to replace...

Boy, that's a huge amount of work just to replace that one silly part. I'm not ready to start a whole tear down just yet. I was hoping I could just do it with the bezel removed- I guess not. Thank...
Forum: Interior TECH 06-25-2014, 05:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 359
Posted By WINGNUT
Removing 1972 dash bezel

What are the proper steps in removing the plastic bezel for the instrument panel? I need to replace the heater control panel; the clear part with the markings on it. I see the three bolts on top...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-18-2014, 05:27 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,272
Posted By WINGNUT
What engine oil does everyone use for ZDDP?

I am concerned about the lack of ZDDP (zinc) in the newer motor oils. I have heard that a lack of ZDDP can potentially cause damage in engines designed to run with it. I have learned that some...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-15-2013, 08:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 257
Posted By WINGNUT
Instrument bulb question

I am looking for some brighter instrument panel bulbs for my '72 GTO. The standard bulb is the 194 wedge style bulb, which I think is 4.6 watts. A 2825 bulb will fit the same socket and puts out 5...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-15-2012, 05:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 355
Posted By WINGNUT
Will I need to drop the fuel tank to inspect this...

Will I need to drop the fuel tank to inspect this system?
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-13-2012, 10:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 355
Posted By WINGNUT
Gas fumes entering passenger compartment

I have had a problem with gas fumes entering the passenger compartment in my '72 GTO for some time now, and I'd like to fix it. The fumes are entering the interior through the trunk. The thing is,...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-08-2010, 06:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 493
Posted By WINGNUT
I ran the car tonight, and did some sniffing...

I ran the car tonight, and did some sniffing around and found what appear to be raw gas fumes accumulating in the trunk when the car is running. When the car is turned off and the trunk opened the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-06-2010, 09:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 169
Posted By WINGNUT
Best way to install aftermarket temp gauge?

The factory temp gauge in my '72 stopped working awhile ago, and I don't like driving it without being able to monitor the engine temp. Is there a way to wire an aftermarket temp gauge to the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-06-2010, 09:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 493
Posted By WINGNUT
I read through that thread and I did get some...

I read through that thread and I did get some good info from it. Right now I am running the gas I put in it from late October with stabilizer added. I still have almost a full tank and I'm trying...
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