Jeff,

Thanks for the info.  How do you use the drill to calibrate the
needle?

Dale

On 16 Nov 2002, at 10:23, Jeff Strickrott wrote:

> Try this link
> http://members.ispwest.com/jkcaplan/Speedofaq/speedo.htm. It describes
> how to fix an older VDO speedometer from a Volvo. I used it for ideas
> on how to take apart an 85 speedometer and reset the mileage to what
> was on my original speedometer. I upgraded my 82's cluster to an 85 to
> have the tachometer.
>
> I used a small pair of surgical clamps that have a slight bend on them
> (I had gotten the clamps at a ham fest so don't know where else they
> can be found). Use them as a lever to pry the needle off of the pin.
> Before you remove it though hook up a drill to set a calibration point
> for when you have to replace the needle.
>
> --Jeff Strickrott
> 82 Westy, South Florida
>
> "Dale G." wrote:
>
> > Hi,
> >
> > I have a question on speedometer dismantling.
> >
> > My old speedo became unreliable (showed 17% high), but the
> > odometer was good.  I got a "new" speedo from a donor.  It is right
> > on, but the odometer doesn't work.  I thought I'd dismantle them and
> > make one good one.  However, I can't get the needle off (the needle
> > must be removed to get the facelplate off, which must be removed to
> > get to the innards...).  I can't find a set screw.  I've tried some
> > solvents for superglue, etc, but it doesn't work.
> >
> > Does anyone know how to get the needle off?
> >
> > BTW, I searched the archives, but couldn't find anything, to my
> > surprise.  If I'm wrong, please let me know.
> >
> > thanks,
> > Dale
> > 84 Westie
>