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biggsteve97 · 06-17-2011, 08:56 PM

I am trying to find a cluster for a combo Tach/Fuel gauge. I know they are very rare but I know they are out there. I do not need any of the gauges, just the cluster with the circuit tape. I have all the gauges. I am including a link of the combo Tach/Fuel gauge in case some have not seen what I am talking about. Any input would be nice. Even a way to maybe modify a standard cluster to accept the combo unit would be nice if I can not find a cluster housing.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/73-78...item3a66fb019d

Toxic Redline · 06-17-2011, 09:10 PM

i dont have a combo gas gauge IN the tach sorry just a factory tach

biggsteve97 · 06-17-2011, 09:27 PM

bummer, ive got two of those.

J Knight · 06-18-2011, 11:55 PM

The tach gauge cluster in the link only goes to 4000rpms, Ive seen those before and they should be for a 2.5 ton deisel truck.

KQQL IT · 06-19-2011, 12:09 AM

Id imagine a C-70 or so having air pressure gauge would indicate air brakes.
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biggsteve97 · 06-19-2011, 01:46 AM

Yeah, those big trucks have proven extremely difficult to come by round here and the few i have seen have already been gutted. guess i might have to make a road trip south and see what i can find. I already have a 5000 rpm combo fuel/tach i just need the cluster or I might just mod my existing one though Id rather sell it and recoup some money.

b454rat · 06-19-2011, 09:02 AM

I have two, one 5k and one 4k. They are out there, but are getting harder to find. I'd have to tear them apart again, but I think the housings are the same between the reg. tach and fuel/tach. Even if you don't have a tach housing, you can cut a small hole for the leads to go thru. Did this to one of mine....

BLE 'BURBAN · 06-19-2011, 02:06 PM

I've got an extra housing up here but the circuit panel sheet on it is shot.

J Knight · 06-19-2011, 02:51 PM

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biggsteve97 · 06-19-2011, 07:40 PM

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East End K5 · 12-07-2011, 10:24 PM

I have this tach but chucked the cluster and circuit as they were pretty beat up. Im currently gonna hard wire the gauges to a 2' of wire disconnect.

BamaDave · 12-08-2011, 05:04 AM

just a fyi, there are parts on different sites to complete a cluster, you won't find a tach, but a while back I bought a NOS tach housing off ebay. The guy had about ten of them. I don't think he really knew what he had. The printed circuits can be found rather easily. The small fuel gauge also can be found. I would like to get a 5k tach with the fuel in it, but the last time I saw one sale on ebay it went for like 250 or something crazy like that. There is one on ebay for $500. NUTS! I had my tach(later model) modified with all new electronics by Wilcox Corvette in Jeffersonville, IN. Haven't tried it out yet but came back looking the same way I sent it, except for the new electronic board that they put on it.

MadManAndrew · 06-19-2011, 02:58 PM

Was the tach special order or did it come with a trim level or something?
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my4by2 · 12-08-2011, 10:08 AM

They're made for the 2-1/2 ton trucks that used the square body cabs. They had an air pressure gauge & a tach, so they had to combine the fuel gauge in. I found mine on eBay & then had it re-done to modern internals & all by Redline Gauge Works.

biggsteve97 · 12-08-2011, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by my4by2

They're made for the 2-1/2 ton trucks that used the square body cabs. They had an air pressure gauge & a tach, so they had to combine the fuel gauge in. I found mine on eBay & then had it re-done to modern internals & all by Redline Gauge Works.

Thats a nice looking cluster. Mine has the vacuum gauge in it instead of the air pressure gauge. I will take some pics when after I finish installing mine.

homemade87 · 12-08-2011, 03:14 PM

I ordered one from this place http://www.gmsportssalvage.com/?q=node/1316 . I used a regular cluster and cut out the lower warning lights to mount it in. All I had to do was run a tack wire to it. The unit pluged right in where to fuel gauge pluged in. Was really easy. Was Just over $200.00 with shipping but I felt I was ahead of the game than buying a used cluster for over two bills and it might work. This was a good decision for me. Worked out great and I got a 7000rpm tach as well.

J Knight · 12-08-2011, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by homemade87

I ordered one from this place http://www.gmsportssalvage.com/?q=node/1316 . I used a regular cluster and cut out the lower warning lights to mount it in. All I had to do was run a tack wire to it. The unit pluged right in where to fuel gauge pluged in. Was really easy. Was Just over $200.00 with shipping but I felt I was ahead of the game than buying a used cluster for over two bills and it might work. This was a good decision for me. Worked out great and I got a 7000rpm tach as well.

I understand you had to run wires for the tach but did you have to mod anything for the fuel gauge to work?
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homemade87 · 12-08-2011, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by J Knight

I understand you had to run wires for the tach but did you have to mod anything for the fuel gauge to work?
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The unit pluged right in where the original fuel gauge pluged in. No wiring for the fuel gauge. For the tach , it came with a wire with the right connector for the distributor. Just run that wire in to the back of the cluster directly to the new tach and your done. Mine works great. But remember you have to remove the lower warning lights to make it fit if you use a regular cluster.

trout · 12-08-2011, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by homemade87

I ordered one from this place http://www.gmsportssalvage.com/?q=node/1316 . I used a regular cluster and cut out the lower warning lights to mount it in. All I had to do was run a tack wire to it. The unit pluged right in where to fuel gauge pluged in. Was really easy. Was Just over $200.00 with shipping but I felt I was ahead of the game than buying a used cluster for over two bills and it might work. This was a good decision for me. Worked out great and I got a 7000rpm tach as well.

thts kool but way to expensive for me

x ReAcT x · 06-25-2012, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by my4by2

They're made for the 2-1/2 ton trucks that used the square body cabs. They had an air pressure gauge & a tach, so they had to combine the fuel gauge in. I found mine on eBay & then had it re-done to modern internals & all by Redline Gauge Works.

Does that have metal backing? its original right, so im assuming so. Im curious on how much that whole process cost you if you dont mind

MalibuSSwagon · 10-13-2012, 01:39 AM

Just thought you guys would want to see my factory tach:

Found a clean cluster out of a 85 C70. Swapped the pickup speedo in to retain my mileage, and the pickup oil PSI gauge, and lens. It all works the 86 dash connector circuits all matched up too! Best $40 i've spent in awhile.

For those of you who have used the combo tach/fuel gauge, what are you using for a Brake warning lamp?

**Joesjunk** · 10-13-2012, 11:40 PM

Very interesting thread......I might have to get one

INSIDIOUS '86 · 10-13-2012, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by MalibuSSwagon

Just thought you guys would want to see my factory tach:

Found a clean cluster out of a 85 C70. Swapped the pickup speedo in to retain my mileage, and the pickup oil PSI gauge, and lens. It all works the 86 dash connector circuits all matched up too! Best $40 i've spent in awhile.

For those of you who have used the combo tach/fuel gauge, what are you using for a Brake warning lamp?

Brake warning lamp? For ebrake? Pshhh your truck just don't move or smells bad. That's your warning
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J Knight · 12-08-2011, 07:51 PM

I just ordered one. Im stoked!

franky69c10 · 12-08-2011, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by J Knight

I just ordered one. Im stoked!

sweet

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Originally Posted by Your41Plague12

I will be ordering one of those as well, eventually.

same here

06-17-2011, 08:56 PM	#1
biggsteve97 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Kansas City, Mo Posts: 284	combo Tach/Fuel gauge cluster I am trying to find a cluster for a combo Tach/Fuel gauge. I know they are very rare but I know they are out there. I do not need any of the gauges, just the cluster with the circuit tape. I have all the gauges. I am including a link of the combo Tach/Fuel gauge in case some have not seen what I am talking about. Any input would be nice. Even a way to maybe modify a standard cluster to accept the combo unit would be nice if I can not find a cluster housing. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/73-78...item3a66fb019d

06-17-2011, 09:10 PM	#2
Toxic Redline Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ogden, Utah Posts: 219	Re: combo Tach/Fuel gauge cluster i dont have a combo gas gauge IN the tach sorry just a factory tach __________________ 84 K20 Long Box W.I.P 78 Burb - parts now [Rolled] 68 c20 dump bed WHEN IN DOUBT--- FLOOR IT Last edited by Toxic Redline; 06-17-2011 at 09:14 PM.

06-17-2011, 09:27 PM	#3
biggsteve97 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Kansas City, Mo Posts: 284	Re: combo Tach/Fuel gauge cluster bummer, ive got two of those.

06-18-2011, 11:55 PM	#4
J Knight Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Baytown TX Posts: 2,219	Re: combo Tach/Fuel gauge cluster The tach gauge cluster in the link only goes to 4000rpms, Ive seen those before and they should be for a 2.5 ton deisel truck. __________________ John 82 Chevy Silverado 350ci/TH350

06-19-2011, 12:09 AM	#5
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,200	Re: combo Tach/Fuel gauge cluster Id imagine a C-70 or so having air pressure gauge would indicate air brakes. Posted via Mobile Device

06-19-2011, 01:46 AM	#6
biggsteve97 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Kansas City, Mo Posts: 284	Re: combo Tach/Fuel gauge cluster Yeah, those big trucks have proven extremely difficult to come by round here and the few i have seen have already been gutted. guess i might have to make a road trip south and see what i can find. I already have a 5000 rpm combo fuel/tach i just need the cluster or I might just mod my existing one though Id rather sell it and recoup some money.

06-19-2011, 09:02 AM	#7
b454rat Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Binghamton, NY Posts: 3,454	Re: combo Tach/Fuel gauge cluster I have two, one 5k and one 4k. They are out there, but are getting harder to find. I'd have to tear them apart again, but I think the housings are the same between the reg. tach and fuel/tach. Even if you don't have a tach housing, you can cut a small hole for the leads to go thru. Did this to one of mine.... __________________ 2000 GMC CCSB 454/4L80 6” lift SAS 1999 Chevy CCSB 454/NV4500 6” lift 1999 GMC Yukon 350/4L60 4" SAS

06-19-2011, 02:06 PM	#8
BLE 'BURBAN In the Forgotten far North. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 2,627	Re: combo Tach/Fuel gauge cluster I've got an extra housing up here but the circuit panel sheet on it is shot. __________________ 1987 R3500 CREW CAB DUALLY (BIG RED)Acquired 06/12/2015 1990 chevy suburban V2500 5.7L My cluster Mods-Nov 2007 overhead console Stereo install Round 2 Aug 2009 Heated/turn signal mirror upgrade

06-19-2011, 02:51 PM	#9
J Knight Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Baytown TX Posts: 2,219	Re: combo Tach/Fuel gauge cluster Please note that you must be a supporting member to post classified items. This includes but is not limited to What Its Worth, Want To Buy, Want To Trade, and For Sale. Please consider supporting the forum by subscribing. Further information on the subscription levels available are located here If you need any further assistance with that please contact any Admin for help. __________________ John 82 Chevy Silverado 350ci/TH350 Last edited by Sillyoldman; 12-08-2011 at 08:03 AM.

06-19-2011, 07:40 PM	#10
biggsteve97 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Kansas City, Mo Posts: 284	Re: combo Tach/Fuel gauge cluster Please note that you must be a supporting member to post classified items. This includes but is not limited to What Its Worth, Want To Buy, Want To Trade, and For Sale. Please consider supporting the forum by subscribing. Further information on the subscription levels available are located here If you need any further assistance with that please contact any Admin for help. Last edited by Sillyoldman; 12-08-2011 at 08:02 AM.

12-07-2011, 10:24 PM	#11
East End K5 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 293	Re: combo Tach/Fuel gauge cluster I have this tach but chucked the cluster and circuit as they were pretty beat up. Im currently gonna hard wire the gauges to a 2' of wire disconnect. __________________ I feel sorry for people who don't drink....because when they wake up in the morning, that's the best they're gonna feel all day long!---Frank Sinatra RIP [B]1972 Chevrolet K5 Blazer RIP 1986 GMC Sierra K3500 1TON, Long Box, V8350 RIP 1980 Chevy Silverado C30 Cab and Chassis, 454 TH400HD. RIP [B] 1995 Chevrolet Tahoe 2D [B]

12-08-2011, 05:04 AM	#12
BamaDave Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Shoals, AL Posts: 299	Re: combo Tach/Fuel gauge cluster just a fyi, there are parts on different sites to complete a cluster, you won't find a tach, but a while back I bought a NOS tach housing off ebay. The guy had about ten of them. I don't think he really knew what he had. The printed circuits can be found rather easily. The small fuel gauge also can be found. I would like to get a 5k tach with the fuel in it, but the last time I saw one sale on ebay it went for like 250 or something crazy like that. There is one on ebay for $500. NUTS! I had my tach(later model) modified with all new electronics by Wilcox Corvette in Jeffersonville, IN. Haven't tried it out yet but came back looking the same way I sent it, except for the new electronic board that they put on it.

06-19-2011, 02:58 PM	#13
MadManAndrew Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 920	Re: combo Tach/Fuel gauge cluster Was the tach special order or did it come with a trim level or something? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1955 Chevy 3600 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post8589061

12-08-2011, 10:08 AM	#14
my4by2 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Hot Springs, AR. Posts: 1,215	Re: combo Tach/Fuel gauge cluster They're made for the 2-1/2 ton trucks that used the square body cabs. They had an air pressure gauge & a tach, so they had to combine the fuel gauge in. I found mine on eBay & then had it re-done to modern internals & all by Redline Gauge Works. Attached Images __________________ 1977 Chevrolet K30 LWB Crew Cab 497HP Mast Motorsports 6.0L LY6 HO engine GM NV4500 5-speed, Centerforce clutch + NP205 D60 + 14-bolt FF w/ Eaton posi + disc brakes Skyjacker 2.5" full spring lift w/ Nitro shocks Custom paint + interior http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=435722

12-08-2011, 03:14 PM	#16
homemade87 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Guntersville Alabama Posts: 1,073	Re: combo Tach/Fuel gauge cluster I ordered one from this place http://www.gmsportssalvage.com/?q=node/1316 . I used a regular cluster and cut out the lower warning lights to mount it in. All I had to do was run a tack wire to it. The unit pluged right in where to fuel gauge pluged in. Was really easy. Was Just over $200.00 with shipping but I felt I was ahead of the game than buying a used cluster for over two bills and it might work. This was a good decision for me. Worked out great and I got a 7000rpm tach as well. Attached Images



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10-13-2012, 01:39 AM	#21
MalibuSSwagon Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Weare,NH Posts: 1,592	Re: combo Tach/Fuel gauge cluster Just thought you guys would want to see my factory tach: Found a clean cluster out of a 85 C70. Swapped the pickup speedo in to retain my mileage, and the pickup oil PSI gauge, and lens. It all works the 86 dash connector circuits all matched up too! Best $40 i've spent in awhile. For those of you who have used the combo tach/fuel gauge, what are you using for a Brake warning lamp? __________________ Eric 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser 1986 Chevrolet C10\|5.3L\|TKO600\|Shortbed\|Custom Deluxe 1983 Malibu Wagon\|TPI 305\|T5 5 speed\|3.73 non-posi

10-13-2012, 11:40 PM	#22
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,690	Re: combo Tach/Fuel gauge cluster Very interesting thread......I might have to get one __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

12-08-2011, 07:51 PM	#24
J Knight Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Baytown TX Posts: 2,219	Re: combo Tach/Fuel gauge cluster I just ordered one. Im stoked! __________________ John 82 Chevy Silverado 350ci/TH350

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