1962- Does the tach needle just pull off?

[Anthony P.]

Hello,

Does the tach needle just pull off of the pin it is attached to?? Is there a trick to getting it off?

I see something about prying it off with screwdrivers, and tried it gently, but did not want to force/break anything before I asked the question.


Thanks,

Tony

[Joe R.]

Re: 1962- Does the tach needle just pull off?

Hello,

Does the tach needle just pull off of the pin it is attached to?? Is there a trick to getting it off?

I see something about prying it off with screwdrivers, and tried it gently, but did not want to force/break anything before I asked the question.


Thanks,

Tony

Tony,

The pointer should be turned counterclockwise to the stop and gently turned past the stop. It will pop right off!

JR

[Anthony P.]

Re: 1962- Does the tach needle just pull off?


Joe,

I knew that was how you did it for 63 and later vetts, but did not think that that worked for 62's.

I did gently try that and it did not work. I was afraid to twist too hard and break something. Do you need to twist it hard?

Thanks,

Tony

[Joe R.]

Re: 1962- Does the tach needle just pull off?

Tony,

Well if you just have to get it off that's the only way unless you have a jewelers puller which you may be able to borrow from a friend.

I've pulled thousands and can't remember the last time I broke a shaft or twisted one off in the pointer.

If you unscrew the cable and remove the frame/face/etc. from the housing you can hold the shaft with a pair of pliers.

If something breaks it can be fixed.

JR

[Anthony P.]

Re: 1962- Does the tach needle just pull off?

Thanks Joe.

I do have it completely disassembled and just did not want to force it or pull too hard and break something.

I will pull a litte harder.

Tony

[Anthony P.]

Re: 1962- Does the tach needle just pull off?

Thanks.. It worked.. I just had to do it with a bit moer force..

Tony