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Lawson Cox · 03-26-2011, 07:49 PM

35-36 Ford speedometer. Not sure of make as it has no name on face, or anywhere else I can see. It is for Standard or pickup with three digit odometer. How do I remove the needle, is it a "press" on or does it "thread" on? I want to be sure I don't screw it up trying to remove it so I can work on speedometer, clean numerals a little better. Thanks. Lawson

hotcoupe · 03-26-2011, 08:04 PM

it is a press fit.

Karl Wolf · 03-26-2011, 08:19 PM

You might want to release it from the stop... That way you can determine where it needs to clock to, to get it into the right position on assembly... Having tried to mess with speedo's w/o success, I will be looking for reports of your achievement... Karl

Kurt in NJ · 03-26-2011, 10:03 PM

look up watch,clock tools, hand pullers ---it is sort of like a small gear puller
http://pmclocks.com/Acrobat/Tools.pdf ---page 129, 134 -ebay has some too

Lawson Cox · 03-26-2011, 10:58 PM

Thanks Kurt. I will print that page out and check to see what they get for one of those little babies. lol

CA Victoria · 03-26-2011, 11:53 PM

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I picked up this tip when I was restoring my 35/6 speedometer. It worked well for me......

Speedometer Needle Removal
What I learned from a speedo expert is:

Needle removal:
Don't use the special "mini prybar" that vendors sometimes supply with their gauge face kits.
His technique is to use thumb and forefinger to gently twist the needle
counter-clockwise and pull the needle up to disengage.

Needle Installation:
Put needle on the pin with slight pressure. Turn counter-clockwise to set desired "zero"
position. (BTW, take note of this position BEFORE initial removal of the needle!) Tap very
gently to set needle in place.

CA Victoria · 03-26-2011, 11:59 PM

BTW, If you have need, I have a couple of carcasses (and gauges) for parts if they are the same. Stewart Warner and Wartham seem to be the most prevelant. I went through quite a few to find enough good parts to put two gauge sets together with some mix and match.

rotorwrench · 03-27-2011, 10:18 AM

CA Victoria should be correct for any clockwise rotating movements. Most of the old speedometers had an internal stop for the drag cup so working against the stop is a must. The clock spring that holds the needle & cup assembly to the stop is sensitive as its tension is what is adjusted for speedometer acuracy.

Kerby

03-26-2011, 07:49 PM	#1
Lawson Cox Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Above the gnat line in Georgia Posts: 7,009	speedometer needle removal 35-36 Ford speedometer. Not sure of make as it has no name on face, or anywhere else I can see. It is for Standard or pickup with three digit odometer. How do I remove the needle, is it a "press" on or does it "thread" on? I want to be sure I don't screw it up trying to remove it so I can work on speedometer, clean numerals a little better. Thanks. Lawson

03-26-2011, 08:04 PM	#2
hotcoupe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: imperial,mo Posts: 694	Re: speedometer needle removal it is a press fit.

03-26-2011, 08:19 PM	#3
Karl Wolf Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mill Valley,Ca. Posts: 1,509	Re: speedometer needle removal You might want to release it from the stop... That way you can determine where it needs to clock to, to get it into the right position on assembly... Having tried to mess with speedo's w/o success, I will be looking for reports of your achievement... Karl

03-26-2011, 10:03 PM	#4
Kurt in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: on the Littlefield Posts: 6,159	Re: speedometer needle removal look up watch,clock tools, hand pullers ---it is sort of like a small gear puller http://pmclocks.com/Acrobat/Tools.pdf ---page 129, 134 -ebay has some too

03-26-2011, 10:58 PM	#5
Lawson Cox Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Above the gnat line in Georgia Posts: 7,009	Re: speedometer needle removal Thanks Kurt. I will print that page out and check to see what they get for one of those little babies. lol

03-26-2011, 11:53 PM	#6
CA Victoria Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 2,113	Re: speedometer needle removal Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I picked up this tip when I was restoring my 35/6 speedometer. It worked well for me...... Speedometer Needle Removal What I learned from a speedo expert is: Needle removal: Don't use the special "mini prybar" that vendors sometimes supply with their gauge face kits. His technique is to use thumb and forefinger to gently twist the needle counter-clockwise and pull the needle up to disengage. Needle Installation: Put needle on the pin with slight pressure. Turn counter-clockwise to set desired "zero" position. (BTW, take note of this position BEFORE initial removal of the needle!) Tap very gently to set needle in place.

03-26-2011, 11:59 PM	#7
CA Victoria Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 2,113	Re: speedometer needle removal BTW, If you have need, I have a couple of carcasses (and gauges) for parts if they are the same. Stewart Warner and Wartham seem to be the most prevelant. I went through quite a few to find enough good parts to put two gauge sets together with some mix and match.

03-27-2011, 10:18 AM	#8
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,436	Re: speedometer needle removal CA Victoria should be correct for any clockwise rotating movements. Most of the old speedometers had an internal stop for the drag cup so working against the stop is a must. The clock spring that holds the needle & cup assembly to the stop is sensitive as its tension is what is adjusted for speedometer acuracy. Kerby