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Yes, follow these instructions. I added an extra step by extending a few lengths of solid copper wire through to the back in an X pattern and adding a drop of epoxy them to the back side just to help secure them a bit better. May not be possible with your gauge though.
Mine's in worse condition, though I am also looking at going down the soldering path. I'm also considering this replacement part https://www.ebay.com/itm/126671212153
Mine's in worse condition, though I am also looking at going down the soldering path. I'm also considering this replacement part https://www.ebay.com/itm/126671212153
I saw that board on EBay. Was kind of thinking that can be my safety if I screw up the soldering.
This is copied from a post dated 2009. Randy, rcorrigan5 shared what he did:
I had the same problem with my '68 442. When I removed the gauge pod, some of the pins on the printed circuit were real loose. I had heard that they can be soldered back into place but I also know that would take a person with some real skill - too much heat on that printed circuit will toast it. I noticed that, from the back side of the printed circuit, those pins are hollow. What I did was go to a model airplane store and I bought some very small (2mm), fine thread screws. They were just the right size that they would self thread and screw into the back sides of the loose pins and snug them up real nice. My gauges have worked perfectly since then. It was a somewhat tedious job, but it worked.
This is copied from a post dated 2009. Randy, rcorrigan5 shared what he did:
I had the same problem with my '68 442. When I removed the gauge pod, some of the pins on the printed circuit were real loose. I had heard that they can be soldered back into place but I also know that would take a person with some real skill - too much heat on that printed circuit will toast it. I noticed that, from the back side of the printed circuit, those pins are hollow. What I did was go to a model airplane store and I bought some very small (2mm), fine thread screws. They were just the right size that they would self thread and screw into the back sides of the loose pins and snug them up real nice. My gauges have worked perfectly since then. It was a somewhat tedious job, but it worked.
2blu442 that is helpful to know as well. I just removed the board from the cluster. It appears the pins are not soldered. The appear to be a press fit with 4 ears on the bottom of the board that are physically pulling the pin down into the printed circuit. I may try your way first. I see the housing is grooved to ensure the pins can't short out.
