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general discussion => ALL mechanical and technical related questions => Topic started by: gpw1942 on August 18, 2024, 01:25:39 PM

Title: How to remove dash
Post by: gpw1942 on August 18, 2024, 01:25:39 PM

Hi All,
Is the White dash able to be removed without removing and side armor?
Have one with some gauges and switches but they are badly rusted and would rather work on it from both sides inside.
Any videos or references?
 Ty Dj

Title: Re: How to remove dash
Post by: Jesse on August 19, 2024, 07:33:24 AM

The dash will come out. It’s a very difficult process though. Lots of bolts that are hard to get to. If the gauges are rusty, then most likely the bolts will be also; and stuck. The dash is definitely easier to work on if you can stand it on end.

Title: Re: How to remove dash
Post by: gpw1942 on August 19, 2024, 04:44:29 PM

Ok Sounds like I will try to remove it. TY

Title: Re: How to remove dash
Post by: Jesse on August 24, 2024, 05:05:05 PM

I did one today. I had to drill out all the bolts. Took about 2 hours.

Title: Re: How to remove dash
Post by: 8683jb on August 25, 2024, 02:35:00 PM

When a mattock is part of the tool lineup for dash removal, it ain't a good sign!

Title: Re: How to remove dash
Post by: brit plumber on August 25, 2024, 02:50:07 PM

I’ve had good success welding a good quality nut on top of a cleaned screw head.

Title: Re: How to remove dash
Post by: Torque on August 25, 2024, 04:10:01 PM

I too have had good luck welding a 7/16 nut to the bolt head and after a minute hit it with a 3/8" impact and they screw right out