1996 Explorer Cluster Needles replacement?

[1992fordgreen]

So, my project "Frankentranny II" (1996 EB) is ongoing till I get it as perfect as I can.
Cluster lights and needles are out, except for the Tachometer needle and light. I know how to replace the plug-and-play cluster light bulbs. Type 194 or universals off of ebay should work long enough. I know I'm supposed to replace all 6 of them.

My question is, how do I go about replacing the cluster needles? Do they pop out? Is it cake to replace or can I really screw up the positioning on them?

Also, where do I get these for CHEAP? lol

Advice appreciated.

TIA! :shifty_ey

 

[Dono]

The needles just pull off and on.

The issue is calibrating them (Pushing them on at the right spot).
I used a scan gauge in the odb2 port, and pushed the beedle on at the same speed the scangauge was showing.

Needles have to come off a wreck. I have a cluster from vroomzoomboom that I could pull the needles off of for you if you really need them.

Im still not sure I understand why you need them though. The needles don't have bulbs, they are just reflecting using the other 6 lights in the back of the cluster.

 

[1992fordgreen]

Oh! I thought the needles were self-lighted. DOH. Well, that answered my question. Thanks!

 

[Dono]

np. Your job just got way easier.

 

[koda2000]

you can buy the 194 bulbs pretty much anywhere (any auto parts store, walmart) unless you've found some great deal on ebay...

 

[1992fordgreen]

Ok, TY Koda. I'll post a pic when done here.

 

[1992fordgreen]

While I was inside the cluster, I swapped the annoying "always on" Door ajar light, with the CEL that was out. Replaced all 6 134 bulbs, also took apart the cluster and cleaned it. There was dust and dirt caked inside the cluster and fogging behind the glass so I cleaned that. I'll post a pic tonight.

 

[traveler]

As long as the subject is needles... has anyone come across a Ford product with similar sized needles as the explorer... only in red or orange?

 

[1992fordgreen]

Sorry about the fuzzy picture. Is was as dark as heck. Anyways, here is the finished product!