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Cheap and easy shift indicator fix...

linx310

New member
Well my shift indicator was missing the actual indicator part...not sure how it got broken off but it was like that when I bought my M1009.

When I rebuilt the dash yesterday I took it off and used a small dremel to cut a notch and glued in a colored paper clip piece to make a new indicator.

Better then spending $30 at LMC for the part....
 

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taildragger03

New member
Well Done! The simple solutions never end!
I used an orange tooth pick to replace the needle on my fuel gauge a while back.
 

doghead

4 Star General /Moderator
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Hmm, this could work two ways...

Next time I drive home in the CUCV from the Greasy Spoon Diner, I may just snap that ole fuel gauge needle right off and use it for a toothpick! (never thought of that before this thread)
 

armytruck63

Active member
Hmm, this could work two ways...

Next time I drive home in the CUCV from the Greasy Spoon Diner, I may just snap that ole fuel gauge needle right off and use it for a toothpick! (never thought of that before this thread)
Good thing CUCV's are new enough that you don't have to worry about any Radium in the gages!
 

baddy3

Member
i gave up trying to repair the shift indicator, as doghead stated, it would work for a few days and go...i got used to counting the gears while shifting so i don't even think of it now, however the wife is the one who often hits the garage doors. ;-)
 

HogHunter

New member
I had a problem with my indicator that was causing it to slip off the column. The cable would go behind the column when I hit drive. I solved it by drilling two small holes and mounting two pop rivets with washers holding the cable down. It is now tight enough to point correctly.
 
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