I need to remove the housing, but can't figure out how to remove it from the dash. Has anyone done this?

Thanks

 

Ive done 66 and 67s.I would think they are similar.
On the back side there is a thin walled casing it unscrews counterclockwise.
I have a socket for sending units that fits.
I usually have to use the handles of a pair of Channel Locks in the Lighter port to keep it from rotating.

 

Here are a couple of picks, easier when your not upside down! One assembled- one all apart. Just gotta grab the metal stud (lightly w/ vice grips) where the single wire hooks up to spin the outer sleeve. Maybe some lube but make sure to 100% get it off before re intall.

Bill

 

X2 on Bill. You just have to remove the big nut on the rear end - mine is gold colored. I could remove mine even by hand.

 

Remember that "righty tighty, lefty loosey" is REVERSED when you are working on the back side of the item. That is to say, if your head is aft of the dash and you are facing forward, you will need to turn the lighter casing nut part "clockwise" from your point of view.

I usually use a thumb to hold the receptacle still, or I have found that the handle of a Craftsman nut driver fit it well.

"Clean the lube off" I would not agree with. While you don't want a LOT of spooge to heat and drip and catch fire, I think a THIN COAT of silicone [dielectric] grease would make future service easy.

 

I was thinking more along the lines of PB or WD as one might use to loosen something stuck. I agree with you, definately no jizz on the car and the dielectric is an excellent call too. LMFAO!

Bill

 

Thanks for all the advice, I'll try tonight.