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BamaDave · 09-10-2010, 09:17 AM

I have been looking for one of these for a really long time! Needless to say I am stoked to find one. I got it out of a 82 Blazer. I wish it was in better shape but at least I have the essentials. I plan on using parts off of my current cluster to replace the lens, and probably the housing. The printed circuit board has one spot on one of the blinker bulb connections that has come apart. I am goning to try and use epoxy and some super glue to fix that. Copper is still good, just the laminated part has come apart. I have a 86 Sierra Classic. If I am not mistaken, this should be a plug and play. Let me know if I am wrong. I got this thing with the tach harness(wire) for 50 bones! I have seen them going on ebay recently for upwards of 250-275, although they were in better shape. What do you guys think?

*UPDATE* I hope this will fix some of the problems that were discussed on here. Thanks c10sport! See my last post for the pic.

RandyP · 09-10-2010, 09:45 AM

Wanna double your money?

Awesome find!

77gmcjoe · 09-10-2010, 12:31 PM

Fantastic find!

I'm nearly certain it will plug and play in your '86.

pugs · 09-10-2010, 05:28 PM

wires going into the plug will more like be in the wrong position to match up to the printed circuit board on the back of the cluster

b454rat · 09-10-2010, 07:01 PM

It will be a plug and play, just need to wire the tach. I did a couple tach dash swaps, no issues.

Oh and I wish they were selling for that much, I just picked up one like that from an 83 C60, only diff is no unleaded fuel only on the gas gauge, got that for $20. Makes 3 of these now. Actually free, didn't pay for it yet...

mcbassin · 09-10-2010, 09:01 PM

Looks like a nice score to me too! Way to go.

Critter · 09-10-2010, 09:31 PM

I don't think it's plug-and-play if your 86 has the VSS box (most all 86s did). Also you cannot swap housings if by "housing" you mean the lime green plastic part that everything goes into. The tach housing is different from the regular housing. Lots of good info at the link I posted below.

By the way I just swapped an 80 tach into my 78, it was plug-and-play functionally but the gauges look a little different.

http://www.73-87.com/7387garage/inte...achometers.htm

RandyP · 09-10-2010, 10:01 PM

It will be impossible to make work with your 86, no matter what. I offer you double your $$ to solve your dilemma.

You will have to use the housing you got with the tach, probably have to swap your speedo over, maybe mod the housing a hair to get your VSS to plug in, maybe rewire your main connection in to the cluster. All fairly simple stuff and tons of information here and on 73-87. Is easy to repin the connector on your harness.

mcbassin · 09-10-2010, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Critter

I don't think it's plug-and-play if your 86 has the VSS box (most all 86s did). Also you cannot swap housings if by "housing" you mean the lime green plastic part that everything goes into. The tach housing is different from the regular housing. Lots of good info at the link I posted below.

By the way I just swapped an 80 tach into my 78, it was plug-and-play functionally but the gauges look a little different.

http://www.73-87.com/7387garage/inte...achometers.htm

I wasn't aware that the 86 had vss at all, good information, I thought that started in 87.
I am dealing with retro fitting an electronic speedo on an 86 it has been a learning experience for sure.

DBLSPRT68 · 09-11-2010, 01:03 AM

Great score!!!! The 80's version are harder to find, because they made less of them. If you pull your cluster out and it has the vss attached to the speedo; just swap speedo's! I would swap all the guages over anyway; water, oil, speed. Clean it up, hook it up and try it out

BLE 'BURBAN · 09-11-2010, 02:24 AM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

I wasn't aware that the 86 had vss at all, good information, I thought that started in 87.
I am dealing with retro fitting an electronic speedo on an 86 it has been a learning experience for sure.

You want a learning experience? check out my cluster mod! Now THAT WAS A CHALLENGE! BTW it's still going strong too.

BamaDave · 09-12-2010, 11:22 AM

Thanks guys for all the response! Some info on here I really hadn't thought about. It sounds like a little more than plug-n-play, but I think I will be able to make the small changes to make it work out.

55chevy · 09-12-2010, 09:28 PM

I like how the speedo goes from 75 to 35, that's a hell of a governor

*87 chevy silverado* · 09-12-2010, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by 55chevy

I like how the speedo goes from 75 to 35, that's a hell of a governor

didnt even notice that

Chlsnk · 09-13-2010, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by 55chevy

I like how the speedo goes from 75 to 35, that's a hell of a governor

Now thats funny.

lvschevytrucks · 09-13-2010, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by 55chevy

I like how the speedo goes from 75 to 35, that's a hell of a governor

I wonder why that is, Ive never seen such a thing could the 8 be dirty

BamaDave · 09-14-2010, 12:57 AM

Just had some dirt over the eight...lol.

drizzydrakerodgers · 09-14-2010, 01:55 AM

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BamaDave · 09-14-2010, 03:54 AM

Just realized part of the housing was broke. I have never had any experience with these so I have a question about the part that is broke. I circled the part in question. It appears that what is missing is needed for the shift indicator to work properly, am I right or wrong?

c10sport · 09-14-2010, 04:22 AM

Your left side tab is broken too.

it's worthless and you should send it to me for proper disposal.

Kidding aside, with some careful cutting of the plastic from another cluster and some epoxy or glue may save it. And yes, it's the guide for the shift indicator cable.

BamaDave · 09-14-2010, 04:26 AM

LOL, thanks, I guess I will have to put the ziz-wheel to use here.

mcbassin · 09-14-2010, 08:43 AM

Couldn't you put all the guts and printed circuit from this cluster in another one that isn't broken?

RandyP · 09-14-2010, 10:16 AM

The gauge cluster holder is unique as well, since the gas gauge is moved and the hole for the tach is different, etc. Might be able to mod one that had a clock in it and make it work, who knows.

mcbassin · 09-14-2010, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by RandyP

The gauge cluster holder is unique as well, since the gas gauge is moved and the hole for the tach is different, etc. Might be able to mod one that had a clock in it and make it work, who knows.

I thought the housing was the same though?

09-10-2010, 09:17 AM	#1
BamaDave Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Shoals, AL Posts: 299	Score at pick n pull, now need help. I have been looking for one of these for a really long time! Needless to say I am stoked to find one. I got it out of a 82 Blazer. I wish it was in better shape but at least I have the essentials. I plan on using parts off of my current cluster to replace the lens, and probably the housing. The printed circuit board has one spot on one of the blinker bulb connections that has come apart. I am goning to try and use epoxy and some super glue to fix that. Copper is still good, just the laminated part has come apart. I have a 86 Sierra Classic. If I am not mistaken, this should be a plug and play. Let me know if I am wrong. I got this thing with the tach harness(wire) for 50 bones! I have seen them going on ebay recently for upwards of 250-275, although they were in better shape. What do you guys think? UPDATE I hope this will fix some of the problems that were discussed on here. Thanks c10sport! See my last post for the pic. Attached Images Last edited by BamaDave; 09-24-2010 at 04:31 AM.

09-10-2010, 09:45 AM	#2
RandyP Getting Old; Going Broke Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Owasso OK Posts: 2,764	Re: Score at pick n pull, now need help. Wanna double your money? Awesome find! __________________ *Why is every used 350 sbc out of a corvette?* There's only two things that excite a man, expensive toys and real expensive toys. *VEGETARIAN: That's an old Indian word meaning "I don't hunt so good."* When the going gets tough, switch to power tools.

09-10-2010, 12:31 PM	#3
77gmcjoe What do we get for $10? Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Beardstown, Illinois Posts: 340	Re: Score at pick n pull, now need help. Fantastic find! I'm nearly certain it will plug and play in your '86. __________________ 1977 GMC K25 400/400/205 1989 Chevy Suburban R1500 350/700R4 (work beater) 1994 Chevy K3500 dually 454/4L80 1996 Corvette LT4 350/ZF 6 speed 2000 Bonneville SSEI Supercharged 3.8 Liter V6 1966 Chevelle 2 door sedan (Needs major repair )

09-10-2010, 05:28 PM	#4
pugs Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hamburg Pa Posts: 1,153	Re: Score at pick n pull, now need help. wires going into the plug will more like be in the wrong position to match up to the printed circuit board on the back of the cluster __________________ I don't do thing cuz I can, I do it cuz someone told me it couldn't be done...

09-10-2010, 07:01 PM	#5
b454rat Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Binghamton, NY Posts: 3,469	Re: Score at pick n pull, now need help. It will be a plug and play, just need to wire the tach. I did a couple tach dash swaps, no issues. Oh and I wish they were selling for that much, I just picked up one like that from an 83 C60, only diff is no unleaded fuel only on the gas gauge, got that for $20. Makes 3 of these now. Actually free, didn't pay for it yet... __________________ 2000 GMC CCSB 454/4L80 6” lift SAS 1999 Chevy CCSB 454/NV4500 4” SAS 1999 GMC Yukon 350/4L60 6" SAS

09-10-2010, 09:01 PM	#6
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Score at pick n pull, now need help. Looks like a nice score to me too! Way to go. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

09-10-2010, 09:31 PM	#7
Critter Future TOTM Winner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bulverde, TX Posts: 2,692	Re: Score at pick n pull, now need help. I don't think it's plug-and-play if your 86 has the VSS box (most all 86s did). Also you cannot swap housings if by "housing" you mean the lime green plastic part that everything goes into. The tach housing is different from the regular housing. Lots of good info at the link I posted below. By the way I just swapped an 80 tach into my 78, it was plug-and-play functionally but the gauges look a little different. http://www.73-87.com/7387garage/inte...achometers.htm __________________ 72 Chevy CST K5 HIGHLANDER BLAZER Getting a 6.0,NV4500,NP205,14BFF (Currently laying all over the place in little pieces) 72 Chevy swb step-side "LS" 6.0 Here's a build thread of sorts 2002 HD2500 Crew Cab, 8.1L Allison 4x4 Daily Driver Check it out www.lsdyno.com Last edited by Critter; 09-10-2010 at 09:31 PM.

09-10-2010, 10:01 PM	#8
RandyP Getting Old; Going Broke Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Owasso OK Posts: 2,764	Re: Score at pick n pull, now need help. It will be impossible to make work with your 86, no matter what. I offer you double your $$ to solve your dilemma. You will have to use the housing you got with the tach, probably have to swap your speedo over, maybe mod the housing a hair to get your VSS to plug in, maybe rewire your main connection in to the cluster. All fairly simple stuff and tons of information here and on 73-87. Is easy to repin the connector on your harness. __________________ *Why is every used 350 sbc out of a corvette?* There's only two things that excite a man, expensive toys and real expensive toys. *VEGETARIAN: That's an old Indian word meaning "I don't hunt so good."* When the going gets tough, switch to power tools.

09-11-2010, 01:03 AM	#10
DBLSPRT68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Ft. Mill, SC USA Posts: 931	Re: Score at pick n pull, now need help. Great score!!!! The 80's version are harder to find, because they made less of them. If you pull your cluster out and it has the vss attached to the speedo; just swap speedo's! I would swap all the guages over anyway; water, oil, speed. Clean it up, hook it up and try it out __________________ PROJECT TRUCK: 1985 SWB C10 Silverado Black/Charcoal, 1990 V2500 Suburban, 2018 Suburban, 2005 GMC 2500HD CCSB, 2014 Toyota Camry SE, HAD.....1968 Camaro RS/SS Family owned since new; 350 3 speed SOLD

09-12-2010, 11:22 AM	#12
BamaDave Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Shoals, AL Posts: 299	Re: Score at pick n pull, now need help. Thanks guys for all the response! Some info on here I really hadn't thought about. It sounds like a little more than plug-n-play, but I think I will be able to make the small changes to make it work out.

09-12-2010, 09:28 PM	#13
55chevy Car Truck Bike Nut Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Suffolk Virginia Posts: 850	Re: Score at pick n pull, now need help. I like how the speedo goes from 75 to 35, that's a hell of a governor __________________ Snow free Florida panhandle, don't miss Indiana winters Temp in Suffolk Virginia, Sentenced 2 to 5 years LOL 68 shortfleet project 94 3500 TD dually so many cars so little time 72 K2 CST 2WD Blazer

09-14-2010, 12:57 AM	#17
BamaDave Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Shoals, AL Posts: 299	Re: Score at pick n pull, now need help. Just had some dirt over the eight...lol.

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09-14-2010, 03:54 AM	#20
BamaDave Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Shoals, AL Posts: 299	Re: Score at pick n pull, now need help. Just realized part of the housing was broke. I have never had any experience with these so I have a question about the part that is broke. I circled the part in question. It appears that what is missing is needed for the shift indicator to work properly, am I right or wrong? Attached Images



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09-14-2010, 04:22 AM	#21
c10sport Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: state of denial Posts: 271	Re: Score at pick n pull, now need help. Your left side tab is broken too. it's worthless and you should send it to me for proper disposal. Kidding aside, with some careful cutting of the plastic from another cluster and some epoxy or glue may save it. And yes, it's the guide for the shift indicator cable. Last edited by c10sport; 09-14-2010 at 04:23 AM.

09-14-2010, 04:26 AM	#22
BamaDave Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Shoals, AL Posts: 299	Re: Score at pick n pull, now need help. LOL, thanks, I guess I will have to put the ziz-wheel to use here.

09-14-2010, 08:43 AM	#23
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Score at pick n pull, now need help. Couldn't you put all the guts and printed circuit from this cluster in another one that isn't broken? __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

09-14-2010, 10:16 AM	#24
RandyP Getting Old; Going Broke Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Owasso OK Posts: 2,764	Re: Score at pick n pull, now need help. The gauge cluster holder is unique as well, since the gas gauge is moved and the hole for the tach is different, etc. Might be able to mod one that had a clock in it and make it work, who knows. __________________ *Why is every used 350 sbc out of a corvette?* There's only two things that excite a man, expensive toys and real expensive toys. *VEGETARIAN: That's an old Indian word meaning "I don't hunt so good."* When the going gets tough, switch to power tools.

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