Speedometer Face change

[65stinger]

I just bought a new speedo face for my car and trying to figure out how to swap them out. I put a new tach unit in, but now I need to replace the face on my speedo to keep from having a shiny new tach and a dull speeo face. Basically what I need to know is how to remove the speedo arm without breaking it...?

 

[tigernut]

The speedo needle just presses onto the shaft.

You have to be very careful when removing the needle as the shaft isn't very thick and you could cause damage.

I removed mine with a pair of pliers, very, very carefully, by slightly pulling up and moving the pliers side to side a slight bit.

Doug

 

[allcoupedup]

I think I remember someone posting that they took a small piece of metal, added a 90 degree bend, and then cut a slot the size of the shaft. You can then pull straight up. I think they also recommended twisting slightly as you pull stright up.
Brian

 

[Vetsvette2002]

Be carefull. There is also a very tiny washer under the needle. You do not want to lose it as there are NO replacements.

Don

 

[Ken Anderson]

We have plenty of washers. To remove the pointer, grasp the speedo head with your left hand. Then, using your thumb & index finger, grasp the pointer hub & turn counter clockwise ONLY while gently pulling it off the speed cup shaft. If it won't come off, then STOP, and send it to a shop. To install, reverse above procedure(install at 45mph and while turning CC to zero, push down).