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Old Aug 3, 2015 | 05:36 PM
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instrument clusters

got a 92 f150 5.0l auto.

were going to a junkyard in the next few days,im wondering if i can swap a cluster with a tach in?

iv read it can be done.but i one person saids it has to be a 94-95 or a 93-94.

can someone help me out?
 
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Old Aug 3, 2015 | 10:50 PM
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You need a 92-93 cluster.
 
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Old Aug 3, 2015 | 11:19 PM
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I believe the 92-97 tach is a snap in on the cluster.
 
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Old Aug 4, 2015 | 07:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Duvaren
I believe the 92-97 tach is a snap in on the cluster.
The tachometer are the same for Gas clusters but there is no place to put a tachometer into a non-tachometer cluster.

Yes he needs a 1992-1993 cluster for plug and play.
Any other year will require wiring swaps from plug to plug.
 
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Old Aug 4, 2015 | 07:42 AM
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As a testament to how easy this swap is, I was able to do it with no issues!! As Subford said, you need a 92-93 cluster that is not from a diesel. The only panel you will use from your current truck is the speedo/odometer panel. You will use the oil pressure/engine temp and the voltage/fuel gauge, as well as the tach from the donor vehicle.
 
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Old Aug 4, 2015 | 02:50 PM
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Originally Posted by joegeds
As a testament to how easy this swap is, I was able to do it with no issues!! As Subford said, you need a 92-93 cluster that is not from a diesel. The only panel you will use from your current truck is the speedo/odometer panel. You will use the oil pressure/engine temp and the voltage/fuel gauge, as well as the tach from the donor vehicle.
i seen on youtube that a guy swap a cluster out and just hooked it up and it work. can i do this if i get a 92-93 donor? or no?
 
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Old Aug 4, 2015 | 04:21 PM
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i seen on youtube that a guy swap a cluster out and just hooked it up and it work. can i do this if i get a 92-93 donor? or no?
Well yes but you will have the other trucks mileage on the odometer and wheel set up.
As stated above if swap your old center module (speedometer, PSOM & odometer) you will still have your trucks mileage and set up.
 
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Old Aug 4, 2015 | 04:46 PM
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Well yes but you will have the other trucks mileage on the odometer and wheel set up.
As stated above if swap your old center module (speedometer, PSOM & odometer) you will still have your trucks mileage and set up.
i dont think it has the right mileage on it now. the od reads 88,889miles but if you look at the truck and under it. it doesnt look it.

ok so i need a 92-93 cluster.

thanks for the info.
 
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Old Aug 5, 2015 | 01:29 PM
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welp at pink n save we got the cluster bezel for 10 bucks no cracks or anything with the dual tank switch.thats a score. on ebay there wanting 100-200bucks.

the guy said they had complete truck,but they was on hold witch sucks.have to go back and check in a couple days or weeks for the other parts.
 
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