1959 or 60 Instument Panel Nut Size

[60eldo]

  Im looking to reach up and tighten the small nut holding my gas guage on, its loose, and Im loosing ground. But I need to know the size of the socket as its very difficult getting my hand up there. So if any of you have a spare speedo siting in the garage can you please see what the socket size is for that nut  is,,,thanks

[Eldovert]

Jon, The nut is 3/8s.. but there is a plastic cover that feels like a nut over the terminal.
Cheers,Pat MacPhail

[60eldo]

  Thanks ,will the 3/8 socket fit over both? Any chance you could post a pic,  really appreciate it

[60eldo]

  Is that nut from the gas guage, looks like your holding a nut and a bolt in your hand. Im a little confused

[Eldovert]

Jon, That plastic nut I am holding pops off fairly easily..at that point a 3/8 socket will fit on the steel nut.
Cheers,Pat

PS. Those are the terminals at the back of the gas gauge.

[60eldo]

   OK,,,Im gonna try, but I dont think I can get my 2 fingers in there to pop off that cap,,,Thanks I will try

[David Greenburg]

If you have a/c, get the duct hose out of the way, and you should be able to get up there unless you've got really big paws.  Good light helps a lot.  I was just in mine dealing with high beam indicator.

[76eldo]

Disconnect your battery while you are trying to get a socket up there. 
Use a 6 point socket.  Better fit.