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Date:         Tue, 3 May 2011 12:21:39 -0400
Reply-To:     David Beierl <dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET>
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From:         David Beierl <dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET>
Subject:      Re: Anyone know how to calibrate the speedo?
Comments: To: Mike <mbucchino@CHARTER.NET>
In-Reply-To:  <7.1.0.9.2.20110503120719.099365a8@attglobal.net>
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At 12:18 PM 5/3/2011, David Beierl wrote:
>At 08:38 PM 4/21/2011, Mike wrote:
>>Maybe, I could set up a bench rig using a variable speed Dremel motor with a
>
>Dremel way way too fast.  Think 3/8 electric drill.  You need around
>800 rpm, remember.


Before you mess with any of this, check your zero.  There's a mark on
the gauge face, below the stop pin.  Remember the needle is very
brittle, and also use the two-spoon technique to lift it off the
shaft if necessary.  The shaft is hardened and brittle and unforgiving.


Yrs,
d
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