Broken Tach
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Broken Tach
i have 2 tachs for my 62
one works but has very faded face plate,,, the other has broken needle but has very clean face plate
the broken needle has snapped of inside the housing,,, it is not just a needle fallen off
my question,,, how do i remove the face and install on working tach without sending in for rebuild
I know i will have to remove needle from working tach,,, but dont know how
one works but has very faded face plate,,, the other has broken needle but has very clean face plate
the broken needle has snapped of inside the housing,,, it is not just a needle fallen off
my question,,, how do i remove the face and install on working tach without sending in for rebuild
I know i will have to remove needle from working tach,,, but dont know how
Last edited by Canuck62; Jun 12, 2016 at 09:03 AM.
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Grasp the round part of the pointer between your thumb and forefinger. Turn the pointer counterclockwise while gently lifting and the pointer will come off. If the pointer and shaft assembly should turn freely together the speed cup is broken. Grip the shaft with pliers then follow the above removal procedure.
Install the pointer by placing it at about the 12 o'clock position on the shaft. Push down while turning the pointer counterclockwise to the 0 position. Increase pressure gradually while turning and the pointer will be locked to the shaft.
Install the pointer by placing it at about the 12 o'clock position on the shaft. Push down while turning the pointer counterclockwise to the 0 position. Increase pressure gradually while turning and the pointer will be locked to the shaft.
