150mph speedometer needle removal

Previously geoffrey_craig wrote:

Hi

Can anyone help me with how to remove the speedometer needle from a 1961 Smith 150mph chromatic speedometer I have removed the glass bezel but cannot pull of the needle,is it a push fit or is it threaded.

Thanks Geoff

Hi geoff,

The needle is just a push fit.

regards, Ian

Generally the needle can be prised off usingtwo flat bladed screw drivers, one each side, levering against the case. (with caution) It is on a taper.

Best put something like thin plastic under the screwdrivers to avoid damage to the face of the speedometer.

It may be a good idea to spray on a little WD40, and let it soak overnight.

I have to say that I'd be very wary about getting any solvent, such as WD40 near a chronometric dial, especially the post-war ones as the lettering wipes of almost by looking at it.

It may be easiest to make a slotted tool with a right angled bend that fits closely alongside the needle boss in order to remove it.

dont use WD40 or rocket wd40 as it is a water dispersant it was designed i believe to keep water out of electrial components on rockets its not a penertrating oil, use a decent penertrating oil like plus gas etc ,hope you get the needle off with no damage regards nick