Date:         Sat, 3 Oct 2009 10:48:46 -0400
Reply-To:     Kim Brennan <kimbrennan@MAC.COM>
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From:         Kim Brennan <kimbrennan@MAC.COM>
Subject:      Re: Technique For Removing Speedo needle?
Comments: To: Max Wellhouse <dimwittedmoose@CFU.NET>
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1) First gently lift the end of the needle over the "0" pin. This
allows you to find the natural location of the relaxed needle. You
might want to mark this (with pencil so that it is easily cleaned up
afterwards.)
2) using only the central hub of the needle grasp tightly and pull. It
really is only held on with friction, but its a good strong hold.

3) when replacing the needle, note the location marked in step 1, and
put the needle back on pointing to that spot.
4) Gently lift the tip of the needle back over the "0" pin.

On Oct 3, 2009, at 4:59 AM, Max Wellhouse wrote:

> got an odometer issue and have found several sites with the proper
> fix, but all of the how to's more or lessgloss over the removiing of
> the speedometer needle.  Just don't wanna break it as it appears to
> REALLY be on there.
>