speedometer 107

[Trond.N]

does anyone here now how to remove the needels
on the speedometer and the rpm meter on the mb 107

i would like to replace my aluminium plates but i cant figure out how too remove those needels

[ericdee]

Yeah, they just pull off.

[Trond.N]

i have to use a lot of force because i have don that
and they didn't come of

do i have to heat it up a bit?

or any other tricks

[ericdee]

Hmmm, no they should just pop off. Take it to a VDO shop. Good luck!

[c107]

If you use regular needle nose pliers, place a folded paper towel underneath so you don't scratch the face. If you apply even pressure all the way around, it should pop off straight and not bend.

Before you take the speedo needle off, bend the needle (slightly) so it moves over then rests below the peg at "0" and make a note where the needle lies. You'll need to put it back in that spot if you want the speedo calibrated the same way. Otherwise there is a tic mark on the edge of the speedo dial telling you where to put the needle back.

Steve

[kip Foss]

Get a pair of bent nose needle nose pliers. They are small and usually come in a set with wire cutters, etc. I think Sears may have them. The bent nose allows you to get your hand above the needle and makes pulling easier. Don't squeeze the pliers too tightly or you will be pulling against the shaft and not the needle.

As Steve mentioned be sure to bend the need up enough to allow it to settle to its zero MPH setting. Mark that place so that you can put the needle back 'in time'.

When you get the speedo out disconnect the rear part where the cable comes in. Inside is the magnetic coupling that connects the cable to the gear system. Check the screws inside there for tightness. Most have a dot of paint on them to keep them from backing out-or so they claim- but they do back out. I had this problem in my 1977 450slc. Cost me a $200 speeding ticket in Virgina.

[Trond.N]

i got them all of using a crow bar

i didn't mark anything
but all of the needels was at their lowest point when i pulled them of

thanks for all feedback
i guess it will be more questions when i am going too put it back togheter