Speedo question

[ramonesfreak]

Hi..after failing at trying to replace the odometer gear in my 83, VDO speedo...i drove it today and learned that the needle shows approx 18 MPH slow....and when I come to a stop, the needle stops at what appears to be way too low...below where I would guess Zero is. photo below...

question...did I permanently damage the needle, or is there a way i can adjust the needle....or should I just have a pro fix this when I send it in for the odometer fix?

note* when i attempted to fix the odometer, the needle got pressed up against the face tightly for a few minutes.

does your needle stop where mine stops when your not moving?

Thanks.

[ischmitz]

seems like your needle has moved on its shaft. I would have a professional deal with this. North Hollywood Speedometer seems to be doing good work..... Good luck

[ramonesfreak]

Thanks. I suspected it moved.. guess I was wondering if I could simply move it back...Most likely ill send it off. i just hate to be with out the speedo for so long.
Thanks again. this forum is an incredible source of information. Thank god Al Gore invented the internet :-)