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What is the **proper** way to remove a speedo needle?

Title says it all.  I've got one to practice on if necessary, but I'd rather not break anything.
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What is the **proper** way to remove a speedo needle?

Reply #2
Okay, thanks.

I tugged a little but nothing happened [insert appropriate smiley here], and figured I'd break something.
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Twin '85 TCs
White/ Grey 2-tone
#1 (left): undergoing top-to-bottom rebuild     
#2 (right): DD, power everything (sorta)
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What is the **proper** way to remove a speedo needle?

Reply #3
Quote from: t3skidoo;253258
Okay, thanks.

I tugged a little but nothing happened [insert appropriate smiley here], and figured I'd break something.


I know the feeling,, i was doing the same thing wondering if there was a microscopic allen screw or something im missing.  Then it occured to me that would take a lot of time,, cant imagine the assembly line held up by folks trying to install this invisible screw.

What is the **proper** way to remove a speedo needle?

Reply #4
I use a fork :)  Leverage is great!
1988 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe
'89 5.0 w/ ported intakes, Mallory Adjustable FPR, BBK shorties and H with 2.5" Flows, 130 amp 3G, 89 Mustang comp/wiring, Aluminum radiator w/ elec fan, T5 trans, King Cobra clutch, 3.55 gears, 13" Cobra brakes (front), Wilwood prop valve, Mustang A-arms, Front Coil-overs, MM CC plates, Silver 17x9 R's, 03 Cobra IRS, Aluminum DS, 2002 Mustang dash/console etc..., custom leather seats

What is the **proper** way to remove a speedo needle?

Reply #5
x2 fork it.

What is the **proper** way to remove a speedo needle?

Reply #6
of course, put the fork on far enough so your rocking on the curved portion of the fork rather than digging the tips into your gauge face
1988 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe
'89 5.0 w/ ported intakes, Mallory Adjustable FPR, BBK shorties and H with 2.5" Flows, 130 amp 3G, 89 Mustang comp/wiring, Aluminum radiator w/ elec fan, T5 trans, King Cobra clutch, 3.55 gears, 13" Cobra brakes (front), Wilwood prop valve, Mustang A-arms, Front Coil-overs, MM CC plates, Silver 17x9 R's, 03 Cobra IRS, Aluminum DS, 2002 Mustang dash/console etc..., custom leather seats

 

What is the **proper** way to remove a speedo needle?

Reply #7
Quote from: danzajax;257714
fork it.


I usually mumble those exact words while working on any car project.

Well, not those exact words...
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