Date:         Fri, 18 Mar 2011 15:57:58 -0500
Reply-To:     Alan Felder <dieseldoofus@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Alan Felder <dieseldoofus@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Instrument Cluster Printed Cirucit repair
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Scott - don't know about compatability of different foils, but I discovered
a trick having to do with the T14 connector.  If your copper strips have not
delaminated, use a cleaner (or light abrasive) to remove the oxides from the
copper.  I cut a small sheet of business card stock and put it underneath
the foil, making that part of the connection "fatter" so the push-on had
better contact at the copper.  Dielectric grease all over, of course.

On Fri, Mar 18, 2011 at 2:51 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans <
scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote:

> Hi all..
> perhaps electronically and detail focused people like David B have repaired
> the printed circuit here and there ..
> specifically the part that just wears somewhat normally ..is there the main
> plug plugs on.
>
> I have a couple of tachometer printed circuits ( for 84/85 vans ) and a
> spare tach ..
> so I could put a tach in any gas 83 to 85 vanagon ....
>
> ( I might do that to a really almost perfect condition plain "L" model 84 I
> have ..gorgeoous two tone o...nice blue on the bottom, cream white on the
> top , for sale btw )
>
> so ..
> is anyone repairing that one spot...where the plug plugs on ?  The strips
> of
> copper get ripped or damaged there ........which is why I always lube and
> treat  that
> connection.
>
> thanks,
> Scott
>



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Alan Felder
Austin TX
82 Diesel Westy