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  1. 06-09-2018, 05:16 PM #1
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    Anyone removed the speedometer needle a 911?

    I am curious as to what you used and how you did it. I am thinking of doing it on my '76 Carrera. Need to replace the gears and this is the only way of knowing of how many teeth there are. I know most everyone was sweating bullets at least those that posted here, I don't know anyone who did it without any stress.
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  2. 06-09-2018, 05:36 PM #2
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    A hemostat on the shaft and a twist-pull on the needle center worked for me.
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  3. 06-09-2018, 11:34 PM #3
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    A fork is what has been reported as working on the tach. On the speedo everyone recommends going to the pro with the right tools.
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  4. 06-11-2018, 09:12 AM #4
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    Last year, my odometer quit working, while the speedo seemed fine. I decided to fix it myself and when I put it back together, the odometer worked fine, but the speedo quit working. After that I sent it to Palo Alto Speedometer, where they fixed and returned it to me in less than a week. The price was also quite reasonable.
    Send it to the pros.....you won't be disappointed.
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  5. 06-11-2018, 03:25 PM #5
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    Opening the can and removing the needle are difficult, as is replacing the needle correctly. I won’t do it myself again.
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