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Retrofitting a VDO Tach Into a Vintage Mustang » MCP-WOR-1103-TACH-PIX-11

The stock tach face is glued to the new VDO unit using Permatex Right Stuff adhesive. It only takes a few dollops to form a tight bond.

The stock tach face is glued to the new VDO unit using Permatex Right Stuff adhesive. It only takes a few dollops to form a tight bond.

Once Hollingsworth has determined the correct standoff distance, he uses small bolts and spacers to firmly affix the new VDO unit to the stock housing.
The adhesive is allowed to become tacky prior to mating the two pieces. With the VDO needle removed (it only requires a gentle tug to remove it) care is taken to perfectly align the old face onto the new VDO unit.

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