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| Geezer914 |
 Apr 6 2016, 08:51 AM
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Geezer914  Group: Members Posts: 1,447 Joined: 18-March 09 From: Salem, NJ Member No.: 10,179 Region Association: North East States 
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What is the trick to remove the plastic trip odometer knob on a 75 914???? I don't see any screw? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/WTF.gif)
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| mepstein |
Apr 6 2016, 09:16 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,316 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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Very small set screw on the knob.
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| McMark |
Apr 6 2016, 10:20 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
We're the late ones plastic? I thought they were all steel, but I don't get as much exposure to original 75/76 cars.
If it is steel, the best way I've found to get those troublesome little screws loose is to find a good fitting screwdriver. Not close... Perfect fit. Then grab a small piece of sheet metal (flashing) to use as a heat shield and one of those torch style lighters. Carefully apply heat and penetrating oil (not WD40) a few times. Then heat once more and try to unscrew. |
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| gasman |
Sep 26 2016, 07:46 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 107 Joined: 21-January 08 From: Mooresville, nc Member No.: 8,602 Region Association: South East States |
I want to add to this thread I repaired mine today and it had the plastic knob not the metal one with a small set screw on the side. I put two small screw drivers on the side and slowly popped the cap off. It goes back on and has a flat side that has to match the cable end. Repaired my odometer using the pelican tech site.
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| GaroldShaffer |
Sep 26 2016, 09:46 PM
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You bought another 914? Group: Benefactors Posts: 7,624 Joined: 27-June 03 From: Portage, IN Member No.: 865 Region Association: None 
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QUOTE(gasman @ Sep 26 2016, 08:46 PM)  I want to add to this thread I repaired mine today and it had the plastic knob not the metal one with a small set screw on the side. I put two small screw drivers on the side and slowly popped the cap off. It goes back on and has a flat side that has to match the cable end. Repaired my odometer using the pelican tech site. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) All 75 /76 cars have the black plastic knob. Do what gasman stated and it should come off. |
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