Factory Tach needle reading when truck is off?

[custom10nut]

What SHOULD the factory tach needle read when the truck is off? The reason for asking is I think I've found why it reads low since I "cleaned up the face" a few months ago.
It appears bent.
That being said, is it possible to carefully "bend it back"?

[harpo231]

It should read "0" Be careful they are fragile

[custom10nut]

Then yup, it's bent. It rests below zero.
I first got the hunch when I noticed it was reading consistently low up to about 2k.
What material is the needle?
I'm hoping its metal.

[custom10nut]

Is it possible to remove the needle, or at least the center button?

[Coley]

Originally Posted by custom10nut

Is it possible to remove the needle, or at least the center button?

...only if you are a jeweller.
to my recollection the center button is part of the main face stamped out with a top orange round thing.....so not removeable.
The tach swings back and forth in behind this raised surface....not attached it I don't think.

This is a procedure for early morning, after a coffee...on a work bench with the tach head fully removed, well lit area....small jeweller like tools available....and 412 tons of patience and very careful steady hand work.
...just my opinion.

...or ask T-Bone how to do it. He'll know.

Coley

[custom10nut]

Thanks, I sent him a pm:metal