When you re install the needle, position it at small white mark below the rest pin (image): https://photos.app.goo.gl/xF5pnal5zjxBPqw22 press it down *just* far enough so it grabs the shaft, then rotate needle CW past rest stop (if needed *carefully* lift up needle), then fully seat needle. If I recall, you should feel the needle click into place when its fully seated. Doing this preloads the needle a little. The speedo will obviously work if you don't do this but it will end up being inaccurate. Neil. On 9/5/17, Dan N <dn92610@gmail.com> wrote: > thanks Ben... > > use the spoons to pry it up from the shaft? > on installing a good needle... just push it down? > > dan >
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