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Sep 27, 2011 | 11:31 PM

Rontech

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1970 speedometer

Does the needle on the speedometer just pull off? I would like to clean it up and check the gears.

Thanks
Ron

Sep 28, 2011 | 03:33 AM

jyounane

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Yep,

Just pulls off. Try to push needle hub up from underneath the boss as evenly as you can. Avoid touching the needle arms. It takes quite a bit of force.

Joe

Sep 28, 2011 | 06:07 AM

Danish Shark

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It's supposed to, but mine didn't. The axle eventually broke.
I don't know if somebody was in there before and glued it on.

The worst part is that the new replacement speedometer sticks around 50-60 mph

Sep 28, 2011 | 10:51 AM

Easy Mike

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Quote:

Originally Posted by jyounane

...Yep...Just pulls off...

Carefully. Pulls off carefully.

Sep 28, 2011 | 11:27 AM

Rontech

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1970 Speedometer Needle

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Originally Posted by Easy Mike

Carefully. Pulls off carefully.

Thanks for the replies jyounane, Danish Shark, and Easy Mike. I thought the needle pulled off but wanted to make sure. Mine is being a little stubborn. I'll try to get it off tomorrow so I can get the face plate out of the way. The Forum is always a great place to get the answer your looking for.

Thanks again Guys

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