The clock's glass

morrd1 · Posted: Thu Oct 23, 2014 9:40 am Post subject: The clock's glass

how to remove this element in the middle ? I want take it off and make new glass for my clock and put this element into new glass.

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danielsan · Posted: Fri Oct 24, 2014 4:47 pm Post subject:

It is press fitted and never meant to come off. I removed mine with needle point vice grips and a pile of gumption. The spring will want to fly so take precautions.

Before you remove it make sure your glass / plexiglass shop can make you a substitute. It takes skill to drill a hole through glass that thin -- my local glass shop couldn't do but it. (but I've been doubting their skills as of late)

jpjohns · Posted: Fri Oct 24, 2014 5:51 pm Post subject:

Yeah, they aren't made to come off that's for sure. I used a micro gear puller and broke the puller...lol. I ended up using 3M plastic polish and a dremel and cleaning it up.
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Woreign · Posted: Fri Oct 24, 2014 6:51 pm Post subject:

Maybe try polishing it first? I used some polishing compound and it cleaned/cleared up nicely!

Eric&Barb · Posted: Fri Oct 24, 2014 8:34 pm Post subject:

Definitely try polishing first.

It can be removed, but you need to make some tools to punch out the retaining pin.
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morrd1 · Posted: Sat Oct 25, 2014 2:37 pm Post subject:

That is plastic, I want change front glass on speedometer, fuel gauge, and clock - but don't want break it. I was looked on it, punch few times in pin but not sure that it is good way.
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morrd1 · Posted: Fri Apr 10, 2015 12:51 pm Post subject:

Any idea ? Should I hit the pin inside this mechanism ?
Can some1 show it ?
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