Speedometer needle replacement - is it possible?

[jsandidge]

Try this link... http://www.speedofixer.co.uk/media/i...fixer-edit.jpg

Wow, didn't know a tool like that existed. More than once, I could have used it.

[Cipher]

is it me or is the tach skewed slightly anti-clockwise?

[Steve]

And done!

And the weapon of choice was???

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[Baatfam]

And the weapon of choice was???

Sorry Steve...Posted this above in post #7.

Thanks everyone, but I chickened out and used the gauge with the good needle.
Turned out just fine.
Pictures tomorrow...

I just decided the difference in the two gauges wasn't enough to risk it.

But I may try to fix the broken needle on the other one, and see if I can put together another '83 cluster.

[Steve]

Ahhh, ... so the weapon was "caution". Probably the best choice.

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[Baatfam]

is it me or is the tach skewed slightly anti-clockwise?

Well I hadn't notice until you said something, now I have to fix it.
There is some slop in the mounting holes. Should be able to just loosen it up a bit to fix it.

Ahhh, ... so the weapon was "caution". Probably the best choice.

But today, I managed to pull the broken needle off the '83 gauge, and the good needle off the '82 gauge using these:



Each one came apart at a different spot, so I had to pull the brass middle piece off on of the shafts and install it in the needle.



Lined everything up, and pressed it on carefully with my thumbs. It took a whole lot of pressure.
I think it is sitting a little proud of where it should, but I didn't want to press harder. It does clear the glass and looks fine.



More to follow....

[Buffalo Bill]

Well I hadn't notice until you said something, now I have to fix it.
There is some slop in the mounting holes. Should be able to just loosen it up a bit to fix it.


But today, I managed to pull the broken needle off the '83 gauge, and the good needle off the '82 gauge using these:



Each one came apart at a different spot, so I had to pull the brass middle piece off on of the shafts and install it in the needle.



Lined everything up, and pressed it on carefully with my thumbs. It took a whole lot of pressure.
I think it is sitting a little proud of where it should, but I didn't want to press harder. It does clear the glass and looks fine.



More to follow....

If it's not too late, I'd spray some new paint on that needle.

[Baatfam]

If it's not too late, I'd spray some new paint on that needle.

LOL...If I did that, I'd have to do all of them.

It actually looks fine in person.

[Bert Patterson]

Nice job, especially considering the unbelievably sloppy condition some pig sent them in. I suspect you already have stainless front brake lines, no?

[Buffalo Bill]

LOL...If I did that, I'd have to do all of them.

It actually looks fine in person.

LOL…Same here, I'm working on the tach so I could do that, but I ain't gonna open the speedo just to paint the needle to match.

[Baatfam]

Nice job, especially considering the unbelievably sloppy condition some pig sent them in. I suspect you already have stainless front brake lines, no?

The box was fine. Nothing broke that wasn't already broke. Plus I moved it also, without repacking, and everything was fine.

Thanks again....

[Baatfam]

And yes, I do have ss brake lines. Thanks...