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Offline Don R

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replace K0 gauge housings Q?
« on: June 22, 2021, 07:28:26 PM »
 What is used to hold the replacement plastic housing to the metal base? I assumed they snap in but find they remain loose. I'm thinking a smear or two of black silicone?
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Re: replace K0 gauge housings Q?
« Reply #1 on: June 22, 2021, 09:33:50 PM »
I deleted a response which I posted in haste as soon as I realized that you were not talking about the later style with the crimped metal ring. (Marcel has some nice videos on his methods and jig for handling those).

Still, Marcel is possibly the best person in the world to answer your question. I have forwarded it on to him via email to see if we get a response.

Marcel's K0 Gauge Resto Album may help some:
https://get.google.com/albumarchive/113045058952539372893/album/AF1QipMzOQSD_Db0yS6Je2OGGQZ34t6GDBT6Iws7TDbj

Sorry for the quick thread hijack, I'm still debating whether to let him do this to the tach cover that Dad put a wrench through back in the 70's:
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Re: replace K0 gauge housings Q?
« Reply #2 on: June 23, 2021, 10:41:27 AM »
Email reply from Marcel:
"I use Pattex 100%, that is a polymer based glue. That glues well, and remains flexible.

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CB750faces.com

Marcel den Butter"
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Re: replace K0 gauge housings Q?
« Reply #3 on: June 24, 2021, 03:15:58 PM »
 Thanks for doing that legwork. I see it on ebay, prices vary wildly. jeez. From $1 a gram down to 125 grams for $8. L0L!
« Last Edit: June 24, 2021, 03:20:58 PM by Don R »
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