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post Feb 8 2017, 07:25 AM
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I've been looking at taking the rear covers off to aid cleaning, removing stuck bulbs and renovating.

I'm a tad hesitant though as i don't know what is loose inside. For example will springs fling out into the never to be found again place?

Can the outer rings be removed from the gauges?

I have the multi function gauge (temp fuel 4 lights)

Speedo and rev counter
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post Feb 8 2017, 07:41 AM
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If you do a search there's a lot of info. Probably a - how to - on you tube.
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post Feb 8 2017, 08:14 AM
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The rings can be pried off. PITA, but not hard. Wear gloves for when you stab your hand with your prying screwdriver.
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post Feb 8 2017, 08:23 AM
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Mark's correct. You only need to bend up about 2/3 of the ring's radius before it will slide off. Nothing to lose when you remove the screws from the backside. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Feb 8 2017, 12:55 PM
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Face done on a flat surface with a cloth underneath,I used a combination of a blunt ended kitchen knife and various flat screwdrivers.
Don't forget to keep moving around the edge so you evenly pry open the ring,only open it a small amount @ a time,if you swear a lot don't worry its part of the job (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) ,I have done 3 now,first one took the most time.
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post Feb 8 2017, 04:42 PM
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Can you get new rings and bezels when you screw them up the first time?

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post Feb 8 2017, 05:57 PM
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Why doesn't someone create a special tool to do this? Like maybe some sort of gentle can opener. It's a horrible and time-consuming task. Please, someone!

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post Feb 8 2017, 06:26 PM
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QUOTE(Ansbacher @ Feb 8 2017, 06:57 PM) *

Why doesn't someone create a special tool to do this? Like maybe some sort of gentle can opener. It's a horrible and time-consuming task. Please, someone!

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I have them in stock!
$29.99 each plus shipping

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post Feb 8 2017, 08:29 PM
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Mark, I assume you have them in metric? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

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post Feb 9 2017, 12:11 AM
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Mark, I assume you have them in metric? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

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Butter of course! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
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post Feb 9 2017, 01:27 PM
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QUOTE(Mark Henry @ Feb 9 2017, 01:26 PM) *

QUOTE(Ansbacher @ Feb 8 2017, 06:57 PM) *

Why doesn't someone create a special tool to do this? Like maybe some sort of gentle can opener. It's a horrible and time-consuming task. Please, someone!

Ansbacher


I have them in stock!
$29.99 each plus shipping

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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) ,exactly what I have used.
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post Feb 9 2017, 05:49 PM
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If you mess them up like I have North Hollywood Speedometer has replacements. Not sure if they will sell them separate.
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post Feb 10 2017, 10:54 AM
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QUOTE(Mark Henry @ Feb 8 2017, 05:26 PM) *

QUOTE(Ansbacher @ Feb 8 2017, 06:57 PM) *

Why doesn't someone create a special tool to do this? Like maybe some sort of gentle can opener. It's a horrible and time-consuming task. Please, someone!

Ansbacher


I have them in stock!
$29.99 each plus shipping

(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/www.bargreen.com-26-1486599973.1.jpg)


Any chance I could get one in a left hand version or do I need to sit on the other side of the work bench?
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post Feb 10 2017, 01:11 PM
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The left hand version (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

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post Feb 23 2017, 07:06 AM
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Paint can opener works as well.

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post Feb 23 2017, 07:39 AM
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QUOTE(rothaus @ Feb 23 2017, 07:06 AM) *

Paint can opener works as well.

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I made a tool like that from a flat blade screwdriver.
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post Feb 23 2017, 07:42 AM
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QUOTE(rothaus @ Feb 23 2017, 05:06 AM) *

Paint can opener works as well.

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I just got done with a gauge disassembly and used a combination of a screwdriver and the butter knife. I can certainly see how the paint opener would have possible worked better than the screwdriver to get it started.

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post Feb 23 2017, 10:20 AM
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North Hollywood Speedo just did an overhaul on my speedometer(see in pic) and they replaced the old chipped bezel with a good used one. It looked like the one on the clock. I ruined my old one just seeing if i could take it off. After 45 minutes it was off but totally tweaked. Unless you know what you're doing I wouldn't recommend it.

A lot of the 911 guys swap out 95% condition bezels for new ones so there is some good stock.

It would be great if 914rubber made all[u] the sizes....even the standard VDO size...I would love to pop new ones on all mine...

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post Feb 23 2017, 10:24 AM
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Did this to a gauge a few years ago, when you bend them back then never look the same, the metal is wavy from bending.
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post Feb 23 2017, 12:41 PM
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Yes, but the bending is usually covered but the rubber sleeve and invisible from the front. Totally agree that someone should invent a tool!
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