The photo shows a Mitutoyo 513-203 DTI, 0.0001 " per div.
The dial damage is me removing paint blisters, to ensure they do not obstruct the pointer.

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It used to work perfectly, now you can have any number you want as the pointer stops randomly.

Got the glass off with some Workzone cloth adhesive tape, a couple of tries and off it came with a strong pull.

Took the side access cover off and I can see the spindle rotate as the lever is actuated, so the problem must be a loose pointer on the spindle.
Gentle pull with tweezers would not pull the pointer off the spindle.

Anyone with a suggestion on how to re-fix the pointer to the spindle ?

Is it possible that my conclusion is incorrect, and the problem is elsewhere ?

Keep well,
John.
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