Tachometer prewiring
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 298
Likes: 0
Tachometer prewiring
Ok I am thinking of changing my gauge cluster out and putting in another OEM gauge cluster that has a Tach, and I was told that these trucks are prewired for a tach. but I am skeptical. Has anyone else done this? Or does anyone know for sure if the 1993 ranger 3.0L is prewired for a tach.
Last edited by elite64a; Mar 26, 2007 at 08:42 PM. Reason: grammer
Laughing Gas
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 765
Likes: 11
From: Moneta, VA
Yes, it should be. I know for certain, 100% that the 1995 and later trucks are (I added one to my truck).
I am about 98% sure the '89-'94 trucks are prewired as well. However, unlike the later ones, I believe you may have to find one out of a 3.0 (maybe 2.9L, too) truck. The reason I say this is that someone on here used an instrument cluster with "4.0L Engine Only" written on it. It didn't work when they installed it on a truck with a different engine. I don't think all 4.0 clusters are like that, but I am not sure. You could try a 2.3L cluster if you find one, since they get their signal from the ECM and not from the traditional coil.
I'd look at this one: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1993-...spagenameZWDVW
A junkyard will have an interchange manual and it will tell you what will work.
I am about 98% sure the '89-'94 trucks are prewired as well. However, unlike the later ones, I believe you may have to find one out of a 3.0 (maybe 2.9L, too) truck. The reason I say this is that someone on here used an instrument cluster with "4.0L Engine Only" written on it. It didn't work when they installed it on a truck with a different engine. I don't think all 4.0 clusters are like that, but I am not sure. You could try a 2.3L cluster if you find one, since they get their signal from the ECM and not from the traditional coil.
I'd look at this one: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1993-...spagenameZWDVW
A junkyard will have an interchange manual and it will tell you what will work.
Laughing Gas
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 765
Likes: 11
From: Moneta, VA
Originally Posted by elite64a
Thanks a WHOLE LOT tiggie!!! I Love what you've done with you truck. Are those Explorer Limeted seats in there? If so what year and did they bolt right in??
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 298
Likes: 0
Originally Posted by RangerPilot
The only difference between the 4.0L and 3.0L/2.3L instrument clusters is the redline, which is printed higher on the 3.0L/2.3L clusters.
Trending Topics
Laughing Gas
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 765
Likes: 11
From: Moneta, VA
Originally Posted by elite64a
So If I can only find one with a 4.0L will it work?
I have a feeling there is some things in there that you'd really like to read.
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026
Brett Foote