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Old Jun 8, 2011 | 04:17 PM
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I put the new tach board in. When I turn on the ignition the needle goes way past zero. Do I have to remove the needle & reset it? If so, how does it come off without wrecking it ?
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You need to set it a zero with power applied...

Gently pull it and it will come off. Willcox has a video on the whole procedure.
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Corvette Tachometer Board Installation Instructions 1978-1982
http://willcoxcorvette.com/repairand...lp.php?hID=252

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