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Feb 10, 2005 | 09:29 PM

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bakerracing

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Dash switching

Heres my question, I have an 87 F-150 with a 302 and I have a wrecked 89 F-150 with a 300cid, and I was wondering if I could switched dashes because my 89 comes factory with a tachometer and my 87 doesnt so I wanted to know if the wiring harnesses would hook up or not? I just want to switch the speedometer and such not the whole dash.

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Feb 10, 2005 | 09:50 PM

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SoCalDesertRider

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I believe there is a write-up on changing to an instrument cluster with factory tach in the 'tech articles' section of this website. Link is in the upper right corner of this page.

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Feb 11, 2005 | 10:45 AM

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Wouldn't it be easier to install an aftermarket tach on your steering column?

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Feb 11, 2005 | 10:56 AM

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EPNCSU2006

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The cluster swaps - just plug and play, and is probably easier than wiring in an aftermarket tach.

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Feb 11, 2005 | 03:50 PM

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So all you have to do is take the instrument cluster out and plug the other one in and your ready to go?

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