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| | | | Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 815 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 815 | Ok,I know this can't be that difficult. I am refacing my speedo gauge and need to replace the needle. Do I remove the two small screws on the face and gently pull if off? Thanks guys. Steve | | | | | Joined: Mar 2013 Posts: 235 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2013 Posts: 235 | Go to tech tips where there is a good article and search a bit through the forum. It is pretty easy but I ruined mine when I separated the slender shaft from the needle and the weighted base. Others have made the same mistake.
I have not seen a replacement part for this needle shaft so my advise is stop when you get to the point you want / need to separate those parts. | | | | | Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 687 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 687 | You can get a replacement needle for less than $10. Be sure to save the part of the old needle that goes on the shaft. | | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 9,671 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 9,671 | The weak link is in getting the needle off the shaft, many of
them break off leaving the movement useless.
Just put a lot of though into this part or you'll be looking
for a new speedo.
DG
Denny G
Sandwich, IL
| | | | | Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 815 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 815 | Thanks Denny. After reading this advice, I will be extra careful. Funny thing, I tried it on a spare that I have and it came off kinda easy. The Tech Tip was helpful. Steve | | | | | Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 639 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 639 | Believe it or not, I grabbed a fork from the silverware drawer and used that to pull the needle. I had been trying to pull it with no luck when the fork trick occurred to me. Place the shaft between the center tines of the fork and gently force the handle down. The shape of the fork helps to prevent twisting of the speedo shaft. Mine popped right off with little effort. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 | I put a gentle counter clockwise force on the needle while pulling up. The movement is against the stop during this. | | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 9,671 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 9,671 | Good Idea Nash, pondered what to use for a pry bar many times.
Apparently it's worked for you Fred, but I'd be a bit leery of
twisting that shaft, it's got a lot more strength in tension
than in torsion.
Denny G
Denny G
Sandwich, IL
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 | Denny,
yes, I know what you mean. I tried it on two of my spares besides the one in the truck. It seemed to help the release.
Fred | | | | | Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 815 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 815 | That is a cool idea twotone. I used the same principal with two small screw drivers. Popped right off. Thanks for all the great replies. Steve | | |
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