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Hello all. I'm trying to remove the trip-meter knob on the speedometer so I can remove the casing to access the bulb. The procedure in the manual simply instructs you to "remove the set screw and trip meter reset knob". Okay...sounds easy enough. Since the instructions don't elaborate any further, I figured the knob could be pulled straight out once the set screw is removed. But I'm finding that not to be the case. Thus far, removing the set screw has made no difference. I've tugged at the knob by hand trying to pull it straight out. I've pulled at it pretty hard without going overboard. But I don't know my limits and don't want to force anything. I'm concerned if I pull at it too much harder I may end up regretting it.
Any suggestions as to a technique for getting this knob off? Help.
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Willow
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« Reply #1 on: September 12, 2017, 11:51:29 AM » |
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You must have misidentified something as the set screw. The set screw (very small) is in the middle of the knob. Once it is removed the know can be pulled right out.
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« Reply #2 on: September 12, 2017, 01:48:34 PM » |
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Tarkus,
Just had my speedo apart to replace bulb. That screw inside the trip knob is little. So little, I did not see nor believe it is a phillips. My 17yo son came out to prove that, yes it is a phillips screw. I sprayed a small amount of blaster on the screw head and let it soak while I did a couple other things to the Valk. Screw and knob came off with no problem.
Not impressed at all with this design set up. Although not likely removal should be more than a couple times.
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Tarkus
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« Reply #3 on: September 12, 2017, 04:30:48 PM » |
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You must have misidentified something as the set screw. The set screw (very small) is in the middle of the knob. Once it is removed the know can be pulled right out.
Hello Willow. The screw I'm referring to is accessed through the end of the of the knob. So you have to insert a small screwdriver through the recess at the tip of the knob to reach the set screw. Much like removing the screw for the petcock valve. And yes it's very small. So we must be talking about the same screw. If so, it sounds like it's just a matter of pulling the knob off now that the screw is out. Is that correct? If not I'm in trouble, cause I don't see any other screws. |
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« Reply #4 on: September 12, 2017, 04:42:57 PM » |
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Maybe a hair dryer to warm it slightly
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Tarkus
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« Reply #5 on: September 12, 2017, 04:56:39 PM » |
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Tarkus,
Just had my speedo apart to replace bulb. That screw inside the trip knob is little. So little, I did not see nor believe it is a phillips. My 17yo son came out to prove that, yes it is a phillips screw. I sprayed a small amount of blaster on the screw head and let it soak while I did a couple other things to the Valk. Screw and knob came off with no problem.
Not impressed at all with this design set up. Although not likely removal should be more than a couple times.
Fortunately I had a small enough Phillips screwdriver. So getting the screw out was no problem. The problem is the knob doesn't want to follow. I like your idea of using some blaster though. It's certainly worth a try. If that doesn't work I'll probably be back to whine about it some more.  |
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« Reply #6 on: September 12, 2017, 06:16:01 PM » |
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It's got a flat side on the shaft that matches the same in the hole of the knob which keeps it indexed. I wonder if a P.O. forced it, mangled it, then added some JB Weld or the like to hold it but also make it unremovable. Mine have all pulled straight off after removing the screw, when I replaced the bulbs inside with LED ones from superbrightLEDs.com.
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« Reply #7 on: September 12, 2017, 06:18:40 PM » |
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You must have misidentified something as the set screw. The set screw (very small) is in the middle of the knob. Once it is removed the know can be pulled right out.
Hello Willow. The screw I'm referring to is accessed through the end of the of the knob. ... If so, it sounds like it's just a matter of pulling the knob off now that the screw is out. Is that correct? If not I'm in trouble, cause I don't see any other screws. LOL! It's been so long that I went out to take one of mine out to be sure. I promptly dropped that tiny screw on the driveway and had to get out a magnet to find it. Yes, the knob should just pull right off when the screw is removed. Be sure the screw is actually all the way out. If it's never been off it may take a pretty firm pull straight out. |
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Tarkus
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« Reply #8 on: September 12, 2017, 06:37:43 PM » |
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Success! Apparently it was just being stubborn from being in place for almost 20 years. A little more yanking and pulling along with a few expletives and it finally worked loose. Got the new bulbs in and everything back together. Installed the Superbright LEDs. Amazing difference. Thanks all for your input.
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