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Old 01-11-2015, 08:24 PM   #5
ray_mcavoy
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Re: Instrument cluster compatible?

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Originally Posted by t5noel View Post
I have a gauge cluster now. Is re-pinning necessary when replacing it with a gauge cluster? On second thought is re-pinning necessary for changing over from ammeter to voltage meter?
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Originally Posted by gmachinz View Post
Yes because the dash harness plug-in is different through the years.
I agree!

Since your 74 is wired for a factory gauge cluster with an ammeter, only a 73 - 75 gauge cluster will be a direct plug-in swap.

A 76 or 77 gauge cluster (with a mechanical oil gauge & voltmeter) would be relatively easy to adapt ... you'd only have to change a couple wires to switch from an ammeter to the voltmeter. And in some cases a wire for the brake warning light.

More significant changes were made to the cluster plug pin-out when these clusters were changed over to electric oil pressure gauges.
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