Gauges

[ydennekkram]

BTW, I also replaced the green films in the turn indicator windows. I kept the original parking brake (red) and High Beams (Violet letters -- violet film painted black except letters). For some reason, every Toro (and there are few restored ones or well garaged ones out there) has the green films disintegrated -- must be that those absorbed the UV radiation from sun more, and quickly came apart. I didn't know if they had an arrow on them or not, so just left them plain green. Does anybody have the answer to that. Should fix it before I reinstall. I might just use a dry transfer arrow for that.

THanks, Tim

Hi Tim,

Not sure if anyone answered you regarding your turn indicators. I also own a 1967 Toronado, I've had it for nearly 30 years and it's indicator windows are intact and original - solid green, no arrow. Hope this helps.

Mark

[Doc Hubler]

Mark,

Thanks, that's how I replaced them. Looks like I was maybe supposed to supply some pictures towards the original thread. Is that still helpful?

[bcroe]

I have patched up a lot of bad PC boards by soldering wires to reconnect
or better connect things. In some cases lower the overall resistance to
improve accuracy. It is also possible to get & use modern connectors
and move them into a cable in place of originals. Might need to add
wire to bypass a bad pin. Some connectors have "lifetime" gold contacts,
such as the "miniature D", up to 25 contacts. Or the waterproof auto
types come in multiple contact positions.

Had bulbs that wouldn't stay on, because the heat over time had distorted
the snap in contact area. I connected wires from the board to the socket
to carry the current, long enough to still access. Don't reverse these, or
the lamp circuit shorts out. Bruce Roe

[ydennekkram]

Mark,

Thanks, that's how I replaced them. Looks like I was maybe supposed to supply some pictures towards the original thread. Is that still helpful?

Hi Tim,

I sent an email through the forum, did you get it?

Mark

[Doc Hubler]

Mark,

Sorry, no I didn't see a PM anywhere? Heck, I can't even seem to remember how to send them from this site myself, although I've done it before. Try again or send your contact info.

Tim