"Bap, Bap!" that did it.   At least I think that was the fix...I did take
the cover off and mess with the cable with some poke and prods, too.   i'll
do some clock oil next time I have the cluster out, but for now....another
crisis averted...thanks, all who responded.

  Don Hanson

On Sat, Jan 19, 2013 at 7:46 AM, george jannini <georgejoann@gmail.com>wrote:

>    I have used the "bap" method - a sharp blow with the heel of the left
> hand to the corner of the binnacle.  Worked every time.  "Repaired" with
> lube directed inside speedo head. YMMV.
>
> Geo/ATL
>
>
> On Sat, Jan 19, 2013 at 1:41 AM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com
> >wrote:
>
> > Most likely the needle is just stuck. Try tapping the housing while
> driving
> > and watch the needle spring to position. Needs some cleaning and lubing.
> > Some clock oil will do the trick.
> >
> > Dennis
> >
>