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Old 10-28-2020, 11:22 PM   #1
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Vacuum gauge from 66 Oldsmobile how to remove the needle and mount screws?

I lucked out and found an Oldmobile vacuum gauge and was planning to make the modification to my cluster but I can not seem to get the needle off or the tiny little nuts off that mount it. Anyone done the modification and can share the tricks? I dont want to damage the needle or mounting nuts. I have an electronics repair kit and the mini socket 3.0 almost fits and the 3.5 is too big.





I saw this in Chevyrestoguys thread (his pic above) and I did send him a PM but if anyone else has a how to on both the issues I mentioned please let me know.

Here is the spot in his build thread that shows how he did it.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ch#post4818388
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Old 10-29-2020, 10:09 AM   #2
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Re: Vacuum gauge from 66 Oldsmobile how to remove the needle and mount screws?

Needle should come off with a small fork. Tines under needle, lever it up and off the post.
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Old 10-29-2020, 11:38 AM   #3
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Re: Vacuum gauge from 66 Oldsmobile how to remove the needle and mount screws?

Thanks Jay, I did have success with 2 spoons and popping it up with pressure. That needle had some extra gunk that really made it snug. I had sprayed wd rust penetrator as well. I also sprayed it on those mounting nuts too.
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Re: Vacuum gauge from 66 Oldsmobile how to remove the needle and mount screws?

I did use the fork though after cutting the edging from the plate so I could jam it in and use it as a wrench. The wife is not happy about the utensils but I'm thrilled it solved that problem.
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Old 10-29-2020, 02:02 PM   #5
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Glad it worked. A fork is great to have in the box.
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