opening up dashboard

[Leroy Eckert]

Gardner, be very careful with the EL panels. The wires are attached with what
looks like silicone to the back of the panel. The panel operates from inverter
cubes. I cannot tell you what color the cubes are, I believe blue, because I
cannot find mine anywhere. I also believe, could be wrong, that adding holes of
any kind to the EL panel will ruin it. Expensive fix. Check with Stephen
Birtles, he retro-fits these EL panels. He will pop up on this question, I'm
sure.

Leroy Eckert
1990 WB-40
Niceville, FL






----- Original Message -----
From: Gardner Yeaw
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, September 21, 2006 10:01 AM
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] opening up dashboard


OK, I need to lift up the dash board in my 78FC33 to replace some
switches. I am contemplating using indicator switches so I can see at a
glance what is on and off. I also need to get the guage lights to work.

That said, I realize that I can create new problems since the
connections are pretty old and perhaps corroded and ready to break. I
won't do it when I have a trip planned but will wait until the season
ends and I am down for the winter. I suppose I need to reach under and
disconnect the tach and spedometer cables. Are there any other common
connections that need to be addressed prior to lifting? Also, should I
lift from the front or rear?

Gardner
78FC33





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