Trouble plugging harness to cluster

[expresso]

I am having trouble plugging a new under dash wiring harness to the instrument cluster in a 68 GTX. I’ve heard that the pins break off fairly easily so I don’t want to push too hard. Is there a trick to plugging it?

 

[Hilljack68]

A little dielectric grease might lube it up a bit. Plus, you should put that on any electrical connection anyway. Then, wiggle it on... side-to-side...little-by-little.

 

[pnora]

Look real close at the pins and make sure you do not have one already slightly bent. Then as said above a little lube help.

 

[expresso]

Look real close at the pins and make sure you do not have one already slightly bent. Then as said above a little lube help.

Thanks for the replies. Even with the grease I was not able to work it on. I removed the circuit board from the gauge cluster and backed it up with a block and then tapped the connector on. I’m pretty sure I did not damage any pins or the board. It was just a bit more work. I have the dash out of the car. It would have been very difficult to do if it was in the car