speedo needle needed ???

awilson40 · 03-28-2009, 08:41 AM

Hi Guys,
I broke the needle on my speedo while replacing the odometer gear.
Anyone have a speedo or a tach that I can buy just for the needle ?
For a 85 1/2 and newer.
Does anyone know if an early model needle will work and match up ?

Thanks

OnTheRun2 · OnTheRun2's Garage

Just to let you know, You are not the only one to do this;
The first time I replaced a speedo gear I bent the needle pretty bad
(sorry McFly)
I wish I had one to send to you,
But at least you know you are not the first to do this.
OTR

thekidd · 03-28-2009, 01:20 PM

try super glue? I have heard from someone that it works pretty good, hasnt broke-off in 7 months.

Techno Duck · Techno Duck's Garage

I have a spare that i kept for this very reason from a broken speedometer. I wont be able to mail it out until probably next saturday though.

awilson40 · 03-28-2009, 02:42 PM

heh,heh
Thanks guys. I had a feeling it was gonna break. The needle was OK, I just broke the
black plastic shroud piese, I epoxied it back and it doesnt look too bad but bad enough
that it will drive me nuts.

andyshoun · andyshoun's Garage

I've got a spare cluster I can pull a needle off of. Send me your info and I'll drop the needle in the mail. andyshoun@bellsouth.net.