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Old July 18th, 2017, 08:55 AM
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What's the trick to getting retainer ring back on cluster gages?

I'm replacing the lens on the cluster gages on a '70 W-31. I have the retaining ring off but for the life of me I can't get the ring/lens to lineup and slide under the crimped edges. Do I flatten out the two tabs or keep then slightly bent? Any suggestions.
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Old July 18th, 2017, 09:20 AM
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I wish I could tell you what I did, but it was years ago when I pulled my gauges apart to clean them up.
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Old July 18th, 2017, 11:28 AM
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I have restored many sets of these. Text me a couple pictures and I will help you get it straightened out? 317-727-7041.
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