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    What is the best way to get the needle off of the shaft inside the gauge?
    United States Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, NY
    If I can do it at 18 yrs old, anyone can
    "You know something, You can't polish a turd"
    "What are you rebelling against", "Well, what do you got?"
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  • #2
    I remember someone used a metal fork from the kitchen. Put the shaft between a pair of tines, and gently pry or pull up.
    Ray Matteis
    KE6NHG
    XS1100 E '78 (winter project)
    XS1100 SF Bob Jones worked on it!

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    • #3
      I tried that but it wouldn't come off. maby I didin't pull hard enough.
      United States Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, NY
      If I can do it at 18 yrs old, anyone can
      "You know something, You can't polish a turd"
      "What are you rebelling against", "Well, what do you got?"
      Acta Non Verba

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      • #4
        Originally posted by DiverRay
        I remember someone used a metal fork from the kitchen. Put the shaft between a pair of tines, and gently pry or pull up.
        That would be TC in the Repair Tach Face/Needle! thread under the MODS section.

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        • #5
          Thanks for the info everyone
          United States Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, NY
          If I can do it at 18 yrs old, anyone can
          "You know something, You can't polish a turd"
          "What are you rebelling against", "Well, what do you got?"
          Acta Non Verba

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