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leedaman
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Hi guys this might sound like a stupid question  but i need to change the bulb behind the analog clock in my 2.9 12v how the hell do i get it out ?
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craig
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whole dash out mate,sound worse than it is,but have a read of this
REPLACING THE DASH BULBS
like i said,sounds worse than it is...
good luck
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leedaman
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Re: Clock
« Reply #2 on: Nov 14th, 2006, 1:04pm » |
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Ohhhh god it was a job and a half for me to to change the heating control panel anyone know of a good garage in kent that would want to strip out my dash board just to change a bulb 
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Simmo
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Re: Clock
« Reply #3 on: Nov 14th, 2006, 1:10pm » |
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You'd be better off waiting to see if a local Kent member would be willing to show you/help you in exchange for a pint or six!!.  . Once out you could carry out the 'conversion' recently shown so you can remove the clock without disturbing the remainder of the dash. Details of 'Spannerdemons' mod are HERE.
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leedaman
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Re: Clock
« Reply #4 on: Nov 14th, 2006, 1:53pm » |
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thanks for the replies i now need to consider if i want to tackle this although i must admit its looking rather daunting 
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TiberiuS
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Re: Clock
« Reply #5 on: Nov 14th, 2006, 6:33pm » |
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Fascia panel isn't as hard as it looks. Apart from screwdrivers you'll need a pair of DIN radio removal keys (only about a quid from a car stereo shop). Don't pull the fascia too hard, ease it out and disconnect the multiplugs behind as you go (squeeze the metal clip on each plug in to release it), easy enough to get everything back together afterwards. The radio might get jammed in the fascia, if it does, put the keys in, lever them outwards and pull gently when the panel is loose.
This is a better way of removing the c/c panel too, less risk of damage.
on Nov 14th, 2006, 1:10pm, Simmo wrote:| Details of 'Spannerdemons' mod are HERE. |
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Oh crikey, the infamous spannerdemon mod
My clock's still holding out despite all the evil thoughts he had about it
Regards, Bruce.
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Spannerdemon
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It's my Birthday today Bruce, (The big 60), so I can't have EVIL THOUGHTS about your clock.................
But tomorrow pal!!! 
It's going to go. Count on it!! And I'm going to absolutely piss myself laughing when it does!!
Just seen that the picture that I'd put on site was the one before I put the black screws in!! Now sorted, and the finished modded picture is there.
Leedaman. It really ISN'T difficult to do. Have faith in yourself!! Even Bruce can do it............ 
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Re: Clock
« Reply #7 on: Nov 17th, 2006, 10:12am » |
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SORTED 30 quid down my local garage and the problem is solved (lazy git) just need to sort my alternator out and i have a mint condition factory standard 2.9 ultima.
No disrespect intended but hacking the clock like this is criminal i like to keep everything exactly as its supposed to be just as ford intended
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Re: Clock
« Reply #8 on: Nov 17th, 2006, 11:49am » |
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Do the job right, the bulb has lasted up till now so once every 7 years is not un reasonable to whip out the dash panel to change a few bulbs.
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Re: Clock
« Reply #10 on: Nov 18th, 2006, 2:27pm » |
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S/D,Your generosity is surpassed only by your charm and good looks !!!.
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Re: Clock
« Reply #11 on: Nov 18th, 2006, 4:16pm » |
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on Nov 18th, 2006, 2:00pm, Spannerdemon wrote:
Mabye he just didn't want to risk breaking anything, Fords aren't the best when it comes to quality trim.
£30 sounds ok, I know places where it would have come to far more and that fascia can be a b****r to pull out without breaking when the radio jams or one of the screws goes mis-threaded...
Regards, Bruce.
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Spannerdemon
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OK then.
£29.98..........and that's my final offer!!
Thanks Simmo.........You're too kind .
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