38-12 Dial Face Removal - Printable Version

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38-12 Dial Face Removal - Winky Dink - 04-13-2017

Is there any way to remove the pointer so that I can remove the cardboard dial face before I start cleaning the chassis?

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Thanks,
Henry.

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RE: 38-12 Dial Face Removal - KCMike - 04-13-2017

I restored one quite awhile back. I think that dial pointer just pulls off. Not easily, be careful with it.

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RE: 38-12 Dial Face Removal - morzh - 04-13-2017

It pulls out, pretty simply. Pull the pointer by the hub, not by the hand, use your fingernails to pull it. be gentle, not much effort is needed.
When using your nails, make sure you feel the pressure your joints exert onto the dial face to be very light - it is easily smushed.

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RE: 38-12 Dial Face Removal - Winky Dink - 04-13-2017

Thanks. I hadn't found the edge of the hub, but I have exactly the right tool and I'll get to it tonight.

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RE: 38-12 Dial Face Removal - Winky Dink - 04-14-2017

This is why I couldn't find the hub.  I held the rotor still and gave a little twist to the pointer.  Then it slid off easily.

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Thanks again.

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