OR 8K aftermarket tachometer cluster F/S

[TBONE1964]

I am happy to be in Oregon and getting the new shop set up. In between putting inventory away and sorting through parts, I was able to get a cluster built

Here we have an aftermarket 8K tachometer cluster for sale. It was built from a kit and has new aftermarket 8K tachometer, tins and circuit board as well as a new harness. The speedometer is a good used GM that has been reset to zero miles, checked for calibration and needle bounce. It works perfect with no noise. The fuel, temp, amp and oil pressure(60 lb) gauges are all very nice used GM gauges that have been test for function and work well. I also installed new #168 bulbs.

There is a slight blemish on the bezel (see photos) I can replace the bezel if needed for an additional charge.

I will ask $350.00 for this cluster or $400.00 if I replace the bezel. I can also install LED lighting for illumination for an additional $25.00

Thank you for looking,
Tom

[67-4x4]

Wow that's nice tempting

[TBONE1964]

Originally Posted by 67-4x4

Wow that's nice tempting

If a 67/68 style bezel would make it more temping, I can change it for the same price or I call sell it as is for $325.00 if you are interested.

Thank you for looking,
Tom

[TBONE1964]

ttt

I will entertain a reasonable offer on this cluster. Cash is King

Take care,
Tom

[jjzepplin]

Why would a speedo needle bounce? Mine does. Maybe time to upgrade.

[TBONE1964]

Originally Posted by jjzepplin

Why would a speedo needle bounce? Mine does. Maybe time to upgrade.

JJ,

from my experience there are a couple of things that cause needle bounce on a speedometer.

#1 is the cable. Needle bounce from a cable usually happens at a lower speed. Usually below 30 MPH and will get better as speed increases.

#2 is a weak magnet in the speedometer itself. When the magnet gets weak, it will not have the ability to hold the cup in the correct position. This will usuall happen at speeds above 40 MPH. It gets a little complicated. The fix is to have the speedometer head rebuilt or replace it with a good one. The only problem is when you buy a used speedometer, you have no idea unless you have a way to check it first, if it will be OK.

How is the fuel gauge issue going?

Hope this helps,
Take care,
Tom

[jjzepplin]

Originally Posted by TBONE1964

JJ,

from my experience there are a couple of things that cause needle bounce on a speedometer.

#1 is the cable. Needle bounce from a cable usually happens at a lower speed. Usually below 30 MPH and will get better as speed increases.

#2 is a weak magnet in the speedometer itself. When the magnet gets weak, it will not have the ability to hold the cup in the correct position. This will usuall happen at speeds above 40 MPH. It gets a little complicated. The fix is to have the speedometer head rebuilt or replace it with a good one. The only problem is when you buy a used speedometer, you have no idea unless you have a way to check it first, if it will be OK.

How is the fuel gauge issue going?

Hope this helps,
Take care,
Tom

I hurt my back so the fuel gauge will have to wait. I am going to wait til I run out of gas to drop the tank. 35 gallons SHEESH! I have been pumping it out little by little using it in my car and such but I get 40mpg in my car and live 1.5 miles from work.
I did get a hot spot on my NEW speedo cable from the exhaust. Bet it is the cable messing with my speedo.

[chevy2tom]

Tom, I have a GM tach from a late 70's camaro that reads normal @ idle but doesn't read correctly above 1500 rpm. I have an msd (gm style) distributor. Any idea how to correct this? Thanks.

[TBONE1964]

Originally Posted by chevy2tom

Tom, I have a GM tach from a late 70's camaro that reads normal @ idle but doesn't read correctly above 1500 rpm. I have an msd (gm style) distributor. Any idea how to correct this? Thanks.

What style MSD dist are you using? HEI or external coil? and are you using a 6A type box? If you are using a 6A box, they have a tach output that you use instead of the negative side of the ign ciol.

If I understand correctly, these Camaro tachs work and are wired just like the early truck tachs. There is a 12V, coil and ground at the back of the tach. What I am not sure about is if they are adjustable for fine tuning calibration like the early truck tachs are.

When you say it is off, how far is it off and what are you using as a reference?

Hope this helps
Take care,
Tom

[bigguy69]

Does the price include shipping?

[TBONE1964]

Originally Posted by bigguy69

Does the price include shipping?

As it sets, I can go $325.00 and that includes shipping. I ship these all the time and they usually cost around $20.00 to ship give or take a few dollars.

First "I'll take it" please.

Thank you,
Tom

[blackhooter]

If its still for for sale next Friday, I'll take it. Low on funds until payday. lol

[TBONE1964]

Originally Posted by blackhooter

If its still for for sale next Friday, I'll take it. Low on funds until payday. lol

A feeling I know well

[chevy2tom]

Tom, mine is a 7k tach & I can easily flash it past that,bmy distributor is an msd version of the GM internal hei

[TBONE1964]

Originally Posted by chevy2tom

Tom, mine is a 7k tach & I can easily flash it past that,bmy distributor is an msd version of the GM internal hei

I would not blame the ign system for that. It is just an upgrade to a stock distributor that would be used with the Camaro tach you are using.

I would try a filter such as the one in this link.

http://www.marshallinstruments.com/products/9219.cfm


If I understand correctly, GM used a filter from the factory on all 1975 and up tachometers. Worth a try to see if it helps. If that does not work, I would bet your tach is just out of calibration which could be caused from a defective resistor in the tach circuit board. These tachs are cheaper to replace than they are to have repaired.

Keep me posted,
Tom

[Jon01]

Would you consider selling without the good speedo? This is exactly what I need but I'll have to do the electronic speedo swap...no reason to trash a good speedo...

[TBONE1964]

Originally Posted by Jon01

Would you consider selling without the good speedo? This is exactly what I need but I'll have to do the electronic speedo swap...no reason to trash a good speedo...

I think I will hold on it as is for a while longer. I have a few others possibly interested in it.

Thank you for the offer and the interest. I will let you know if I will consider selling it without the speedometer.

Take care,
Tom

[1rippen6]

PM sent

[TBONE1964]

ttt

This cluster is still for sale.

Take care,
Tom

[NotMyMojo]

I'll take it if you can do $300 shipped.

[TBONE1964]

Originally Posted by NotMyMojo

I'll take it if you can do $300 shipped.

I would like to wait a week and see if I can get my asking price of $325.00 shipped. If you are still interested next Thursday and it has not sold, then I will take you up on your offer.

Take care,
Tom

[randy.powell]

T-Bone, how much extra to put the woodgrain face on it to match my 71 Cheyenne Super? Do I need any kind of filter for the aftermarket tack?
Thanks,
Randy

[TBONE1964]

Originally Posted by randy.powell

T-Bone, how much extra to put the woodgrain face on it to match my 71 Cheyenne Super? Do I need any kind of filter for the aftermarket tack?
Thanks,
Randy

Hi Randy,

I do not believe that the aftermarket tachs need a filter but I would recommend one for any tach installation. The filter will just provide a cleaner signal and makes the tach more crisp and responsive.

As far as the wood grain bezel, I can provide a aftermarket bezel with an overlay or a wood grain bezel with the overlay pre installed over a chrome bezel. The options for these are limited. I am working on making my own wood grain overlay that fits the aftermarket bezels that is a better quality than what you can buy but I just have had no time to work on it.

Hope this helps,
Tom

[randy.powell]

Tom - I'll take it for $325. Also PM'd you about the woodgrain bezel. If it's too hard I can take care of that but since you're the expert I'd rather have you take care of it.

PM me paypal info and the additional cost for the woodgrain bezel if you want to do it.

B/R,
Randy

[TBONE1964]

Originally Posted by randy.powell

Tom - I'll take it for $325. Also PM'd you about the woodgrain bezel. If it's too hard I can take care of that but since you're the expert I'd rather have you take care of it.

PM me paypal info and the additional cost for the woodgrain bezel if you want to do it.

B/R,
Randy

Hi Randy,

Thank you,

I did not get your PM but I will send you one regarding the wood grain bezel.

Take care,
Tom