cluster plug for gauges
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cluster plug for gauges
1978 f150 need the plug and wire that plugs into the back of the speedometer cluster. Mine has broken contacts .
my mistake I need the one for lights unless I can convert to gauges
my mistake I need the one for lights unless I can convert to gauges
MSEE
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Welcome to FTE. Can we assume based on your statement, that your question is, "where can I find new terminals?"
See this thread: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...terminals.html
That was in regards to an eBay auction that would have been over with by now, but will give you some background information on what you're looking for.
See this thread: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...terminals.html
That was in regards to an eBay auction that would have been over with by now, but will give you some background information on what you're looking for.
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From: Stanley, VA
Converting to factory gauges is not easy or, in my opinion, worth it. They aren't very accurate and it's always "iffy" whether the ammeter works at all.
For factory gauges you'll need to change the instrument cluster, main wiring harness and the alternator wiring harness.
The parts you're looking for are the "sleeve", Ford's term for the plastic shell and the "connectors", that's what Ford calls the terminals.
D3AZ-14489-C Sleeve, 14 terminal. (This is how many spaces there are on the plug, not necessarily how many wires there are). Instrument cluster. Just so you know, the one for gauges has 18 spaces.
D3AZ-14474-G Connector (Terminals). These are called non-insulated, open barrel terminals and take a special crimping tool. The common crimping pliers won't work on them. Here is a picture of what the correct crimping pliers look like.
Green Sales in Cincinnati, OH has 6 of the plugs and 50 of the terminals. (800) 543-4959.
Welcome to FTE, lots of good people here.
Hope this helps.
For factory gauges you'll need to change the instrument cluster, main wiring harness and the alternator wiring harness.
The parts you're looking for are the "sleeve", Ford's term for the plastic shell and the "connectors", that's what Ford calls the terminals.
D3AZ-14489-C Sleeve, 14 terminal. (This is how many spaces there are on the plug, not necessarily how many wires there are). Instrument cluster. Just so you know, the one for gauges has 18 spaces.
D3AZ-14474-G Connector (Terminals). These are called non-insulated, open barrel terminals and take a special crimping tool. The common crimping pliers won't work on them. Here is a picture of what the correct crimping pliers look like.
Green Sales in Cincinnati, OH has 6 of the plugs and 50 of the terminals. (800) 543-4959.
Welcome to FTE, lots of good people here.
Hope this helps.
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new connecters
thanks for the super quick reply---I don't think I will be changing over to gauges but I will have to repair my connection thats in the truck. Knowing what and where to buy the terminals will help as of now I have no warning lights and half of the back lighting is out.
Thanks you all
Thanks you all
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