Instrument Cluster Cross-compatibility
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Instrument Cluster Cross-compatibility
Do the instrument clusters interchange, physically and electronically*, between all '87 - '96 trucks? Or was there a change in '92 with the 9th gen truck (even though it's pretty much just a 8th gen with different lipstick).
*I am aware that the oil pressure guage sender changed in 1990 or so, making the gauge more of a glorified idiot light than a real gauge.
The reason I'm asking is that I want to find a cluster at the junkyard with a tach, and so I need to know what age-range of trucks are suitable donors.
*I am aware that the oil pressure guage sender changed in 1990 or so, making the gauge more of a glorified idiot light than a real gauge.
The reason I'm asking is that I want to find a cluster at the junkyard with a tach, and so I need to know what age-range of trucks are suitable donors.
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The speedo changed from cable to electronic, and there are wiring changes between specific years, and with different options...
I had put the cluster from a 93 F-350 IDI auto 4x4 into a 94 F-SD IDI auto, and there were several wiring changes I had to make...
I had put the cluster from a 93 F-350 IDI auto 4x4 into a 94 F-SD IDI auto, and there were several wiring changes I had to make...
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Got it. So my donor needs to be from a '86 - '91, an 8th gen truck. Did those even come with a tach as an option?
I believe the oil pressure sensor (rather than switch), was used through '89. Anyone recall what size wrench is needed to remove one of those?
I believe the oil pressure sensor (rather than switch), was used through '89. Anyone recall what size wrench is needed to remove one of those?
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87-91 and yes they had a tach as an option.
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How about the '97 HD trucks? I have a line on a '96 bronco cluster w/tach that I want to put in my '97 OBS F350.
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The pinouts are different between the models of clusters...
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96-97 interchange.
(as long as its a 250 or larger)
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The 94-95 cluster has a RABS problem in the 96-97 trucks. Other than the RABS it woks IIRC.
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Will you clarify that Bill? Mine is a 94 4.9L and I'll be looking for a tach cluster. I don't know if they ever put a tach in a 4.9L truck.