Speedo Needle

[BoxCar Tom]

How is the Speedo needle removed from a 35/36 speedometer? Is it a press fit? What's the best way remove it?

How is the Odometer knob removed? Or, is the shaft with knob removed? What's the best way to remove it?

Thanks,

 

[Lawson Cox]

1. Press fit

2.Unscrews. Lefty loosie .Right tighty.

3.I think.

 

[BoxCar Tom]

Hay Lawson, Thanks for the reply. Lefty loosie .Right tighty. I almost forgot to remember that, I'll remember to not forget it in the future.

1. Press Fit, I thought so thanks for confirming

2. Unscrews. Lefty loosie .Right tighty. The knob and shaft turn freely lefty and righty to reset the milage counter as per design.

3. I think. Does that apply to #s 1 and 2 or just #2?

 

[Mike34]

For #1 - According to Waltham Watch speedometer service bulletins: “Remove pointer by turning clockwise and lifting off.”

 

[51woodie]

When I repaired the spedo for my '46 Coupe, I held the needle shaft with a small pair of needle nose pliers, on the back side of the dial face, and holding the "hub" of the needle, twisted it the right with a gentle pull, and it came off. In my unit, the dial is held on the shaft by friction fit.

 

[BoxCar Tom]

Thanks Mike34 and 51woodie for the responses. I cut a slot in a washer so I could slide it between the needle and the speedo face, then used a small wedge to pop the needle off.

FYI the Odometer knob unscrewed from the shaft.

Again, thanks for the input.