74 F100 Cluster HELP ! ! !
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74 F100 Cluster HELP ! ! !
My bro-in-law & I are working on a 74 F100 for an older family friend.
The ribbon wire on the back of the current cluster is SHOT. I found one with the configuration in FL & had it shipped here to SC.
But the dash is still not working. We've checked all the fuses. But are starting to chase the wiring. What kind of a nightmare are we into?
Any suggestions??
The ribbon wire on the back of the current cluster is SHOT. I found one with the configuration in FL & had it shipped here to SC.
But the dash is still not working. We've checked all the fuses. But are starting to chase the wiring. What kind of a nightmare are we into?
Any suggestions??
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We've checked & tested every wire in the cluster harness. We traced them w/ the help of the schematic in a Haynes Manual (not the most helpful book for this truck, BTW). Tested all resistance ranges, ground points, and sending units. The individual gauges test fine, but the D@MNED ribbon on the back seems to be the problem. I have ordered 3 different clusters from 3 different salvage yards & they have all been worn out. I understand that this is a 36 year old part, but does SOMEONE make a replacement ribbon for this application??
If it were up to us, we'd bypass the factory gauges, as others have done here, and replace them w/ more reliable up-to-date equipment. but the truck owner wants it looking as original as possible.
Another option we are considering is bypassing the harness & cluster (except for the lighting) and straight wiring each gauge. Has anyone else on here done that?? They appear to just be simple 2 contact gauges w/ a common ground resistance wire.
THANKS IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR HELP...
If it were up to us, we'd bypass the factory gauges, as others have done here, and replace them w/ more reliable up-to-date equipment. but the truck owner wants it looking as original as possible.
Another option we are considering is bypassing the harness & cluster (except for the lighting) and straight wiring each gauge. Has anyone else on here done that?? They appear to just be simple 2 contact gauges w/ a common ground resistance wire.
THANKS IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR HELP...
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1967-79 Full Size Truck/bronco - Dash Parts - Instrument Clusters & Covers
new circuit ribbons. pricey, but new.
new circuit ribbons. pricey, but new.
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1967-79 Full Size Truck/bronco - Dash Parts - Instrument Clusters & Covers
new circuit ribbons. pricey, but new.
new circuit ribbons. pricey, but new.
But THANKS. That was a awesome find...
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Ohh man. I'm sorry dude! I thought all 73 to 79 were wired the same way.
Can anyone confirm if they'll work or not for his 74?
Can anyone confirm if they'll work or not for his 74?
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I can confirm. The pin configuration for the harness is different on the 74's. they have a 13 pin configuration; 8 on the top, 5 on the bottom. I called Bronco Graveyard to see if they had anything not listed on the site that would be compatible, and they just don't carry it. Said these are actually printed overseas & they'd been waiting years for them to come out...
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OK, I found this one on Blue Oval Truck Parts. It's 114.95. The ones on Bronco Boneyard are around 60-70. Anyone know of any other options? I'm desperate, but I don't know if I'm $115 desperate yet...
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