SPEEDO & TACHO Overhaul

DogsbolloxofZ1B · #1 PostAuthor: **DogsbolloxofZ1B** » Tue May 26, 2009 12:58 pm

How do you remove the needles on these things? I've tried as much as I dare to pull them off, unfortunately can't seem to raise Chris Rivett any longer for advice.

Mike

mick znone · #2 PostAuthor: **mick znone** » Tue May 26, 2009 4:18 pm

Dogs, ive just tried pulling the needle off on a spares tacho, just to see how its done. the dial does come off the pin, but the pin snaped off the tacho on mine, then i removed the pin with pliers, so what im saying is, i wouldnt use to much forse until someone who knows what theyre doing gives some good advice.

paulmceleney · #3 PostAuthor: **paulmceleney** » Tue May 26, 2009 4:34 pm

try and twist it first to loosen it from the shaft ,then lever each side at same time using two flat screwdrivers it should just pop off but if your unlucky like me i manged to knacker two set of clocks before i got it right and can you get the shaft back in answer no good luck

Big John · #4 PostAuthor: **Big John** » Tue May 26, 2009 7:00 pm

Didn't someone post recently that you could prise them off with a pair of teaspoons.

C Martin · #5 PostAuthor: **C Martin** » Tue May 26, 2009 7:35 pm

Mike you can only get hold of Chris Rivett on the weekend when there is no F1 racing and only on his home telephone number as he has changed his mob number.
If you havent got it give us a shout and i will PM it to you

C Martin · #6 PostAuthor: **C Martin** » Tue May 26, 2009 7:58 pm

or try RB he will know

HARRY4448 · #7 PostAuthor: **HARRY4448** » Tue May 26, 2009 8:02 pm

Try e- mailing Al Marshall. He completely renovated my set.
Outstanding workmanship.

PJ · #8 PostAuthor: PJ » Tue May 26, 2009 8:11 pm

pm sent

DogsbolloxofZ1B · #9 PostAuthor: **DogsbolloxofZ1B** » Tue May 26, 2009 8:36 pm

Many thanks for the info guys.

Mike

hillbilly · #10 PostAuthor: **hillbilly** » Tue May 26, 2009 8:48 pm

i changed all my clock faces not long ago,and found the best way for me ,was to put two spoons under,one opposite each other,and gently prize them off,at the same time,it worked well for me,worth a try anyway. :wink:

bigmac103 · #11 PostAuthor: **bigmac103** » Tue May 26, 2009 9:15 pm

Spoons, as Hillbilly says. Works a treat!

Steve Cooke · #12 PostAuthor: **Steve Cooke** » Tue May 26, 2009 10:45 pm

Two teaspoons with the tips held hard against the shaft so the pressure is not near the edge of the needle centre and pivot the spoons evenly, they are tight but they do pop off ok.

DogsbolloxofZ1B · #13 PostAuthor: **DogsbolloxofZ1B** » Wed May 27, 2009 11:40 am

Just had a chat with Al Marshall and he's kindly offered to re-crimp the clock casings when I'm ready.

Mike

Phil50 · #14 PostAuthor: **Phil50** » Thu May 28, 2009 10:34 pm

I have to say Al Marshal is the man. He made my clocks better than brand new and VERY much cheaper than his contemporaries. Cannot recommend him too much! A first class bloke and knowledgable on Z's he has so many of them!
Phil