1968 counterpart dash cluster
 

I found a 8000 rpm tach cluster on Facebook. The part number is 67-9276-wth.
Does anyone know anything about this item. I can't find if it's a points tach or hei. Also if is is plug and play or is additional wiring needed to go from idiot lights to gauges. I'd guess it is a v8 tach,who'd spin a 6 cylinder to that rpm.
Any info would be greatly appreciated. As stated in the title, it is a counterpart item from around 2017, but never used.
Thanks in advance for any details.

Re: 1968 counterpart dash cluster
 

My truck is a 1968 by the way, hence the idiot lights.

Re: 1968 counterpart dash cluster
 

I would think you will be into wiring if you are going to a full gauge cluster from idiot lights. Any of the 67-72s could be had with lights or gauges.

Re: 1968 counterpart dash cluster
 

points or HEI doesn't matter with a tachometer. Plug and play? I doubt it. Even a factory cluster is not plug and play going from lights to gauges. Wires have to be moved in the pigtail

Re: 1968 counterpart dash cluster
 

Some of the tach clusters I've seen state they will not work with hei ignition. If I can get the price down I'll probably take a chance and buy it.

Re: 1968 counterpart dash cluster
 

The factory tach also tend to be very finicky with HEI ignitions. Some folks get them to work OK, I never did. And as mentioned you'll have to do some repinning of the wires to change dash styles. If you plug in a gauge dash into an idiot light plug arrangement, you will damage some things. I believe the fuel gauge is the main one that goes kaput.

Re: 1968 counterpart dash cluster
 

I thank everyone for their expertise. It's starting to look like I'd be better off buying one that I can get all the info on. More input is certainly welcome though.

Re: 1968 counterpart dash cluster
 

I would try and call them to see if they can give you any insight.

1-800-235-2470

The Truck Shop of Orange Co. California.

Also this member does clusters and is a Counterpart source only for cluster parts

https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/member.php?u=119465

Re: 1968 counterpart dash cluster
 

I used a Counterpart tach with HEI, and it worked.

Information on converting from idiot lights to gauges can be found here

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645940