Setting gauge needles
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Ok.... so I have the gauges back in after installing the McNord gauges... Got the voltage and temp gauges set, and the tach is damn near there. The fuel gauge and the oil temp however just want to bounce back to the same spot no matter where I put them in at. How do I set those? I noticed they have a little tab by the spot that you put the gauge stud in. Now... also the speedometer. How do you set that? Have to be in motion? It usually sits on the gauge surround, however I have that off to adjust. But I don't see how to do it when the car is moving. lol HELP!!!!
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I think the easier way is putting the needle on when the car is off but just put it from the same distance of 5mph lower than the actual 5mph mark. however you will have to drive somewhere to get the needle out of the way to pop in the gauge surround so it doesnt hit. then I would have a friend drive around with a cell phone and sync speeds to make sure everything is right. thats what I did anyway
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The smaller ones I just knew where they were supposed to be and put them in. Id fill the gas tank up and put the needle at F or a little above. I forget how I did voltage I think I just remembered where it usually was. same with the oil. Sorry I know that wasnt much help but thats all I got.