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Posted by: Petepat Aug 31 2023, 08:19 AM

So I've got my speedometer out of my 72 914 and have opened it up. I need to get the needle off to get the faceplate off to fix the thing, the problem is trying to remove the needle, it's stuck solid or is there a simple way to remove it I don't know of? All suggestions welcomed.

Posted by: dr914@autoatlanta.com Aug 31 2023, 09:23 AM

send it to Hartmut at palo alto speedometer


QUOTE(Petepat @ Aug 31 2023, 07:19 AM) *

So I've got my speedometer out of my 72 914 and have opened it up. I need to get the needle off to get the faceplate off to fix the thing, the problem is trying to remove the needle, it's stuck solid or is there a simple way to remove it I don't know of? All suggestions welcomed.


Posted by: 87m491 Aug 31 2023, 12:24 PM

Generally it is a twist and pull for the older analog dials of this type. Of course you also have to immobilze the speedo shaft to affect this.

QUOTE(Petepat @ Aug 31 2023, 06:19 AM) *

So I've got my speedometer out of my 72 914 and have opened it up. I need to get the needle off to get the faceplate off to fix the thing, the problem is trying to remove the needle, it's stuck solid or is there a simple way to remove it I don't know of? All suggestions welcomed.


Posted by: 914Sixer Aug 31 2023, 02:20 PM

Take small salad fork and lift up

Posted by: ClayPerrine Aug 31 2023, 02:54 PM

Pry upward with a plastic trim removal tool.

The plastic will keep you from marring the front face of the gauge.


Posted by: Petepat Sep 1 2023, 06:39 AM

Thanks guys the salads fork did the trick!

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