FRIED my tach., now what?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

RustyBucket · 06-11-2012, 11:36 AM

Can somebody please ID the tach. that a previous owner installed in my Blazer? I bridged 2 of the posts on the back with a little wrench(REAL STUPID) and fried it. I had the cluster swung out installing a tilt column(BEAUTIFUL from KevsClassics) and hooked the battery up to see if I'd deleted my neutral safety switch from the auto column. If somebody recognizes this tach. maybe I can just buy another one. Thanks for your help.

chevy72blu · 06-11-2012, 11:45 AM

It looks just like the one that I tried out of a 3rg gen Camaro. Its a pretty common swap as it almost looks factory

RustyBucket · 06-11-2012, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by chevy72blu

It looks just like the one that I tried out of a 3rg gen Camaro. Its a pretty common swap as it almost looks factory

It surely does! Thanks, chevy72blu!! Gonna shop a deal..

*E.Furgal* · 06-11-2012, 12:17 PM

that one looks like it's out of a 79-81 camaro..
I have a 82 t/a one here.. it goes to 6k
the later (85 up) might go to 7 k..

RustyBucket · 06-11-2012, 12:45 PM

looks like I've committed ANOTHER $$$$ BOO-BOO. I see replacement is about $250

I might see if I can graft an appropriate sized aftermarket tach. in if there's one the right size. If it'll fit inside the cluster I can live with it saying "Autometer" or "Sunpro" on the face... be a good reminder for me to "THINK"

no moa · 06-11-2012, 12:54 PM

replacement camaro tach is $250??? used? my gosh, i've tossed a dozen of them over the years when we used to part camaros. ugh, should have kept them.

**Tim Christian** · 06-11-2012, 12:55 PM

I just sold one for $50.00 do a little more hunting

*E.Furgal* · 06-11-2012, 12:58 PM

rust bucket u have a p.m.

**too much stuff** · 06-11-2012, 07:36 PM

Tach like that on the parts board right now...

71swb4x4 · 06-11-2012, 08:14 PM

I am with Tim, you can regularly find them around $50.

RustyBucket · 06-11-2012, 09:27 PM

Thanks Ya'll, I think I've got "one on the Line" for a real reasonable fee. I didn't recognize the tach but was pretty sure a smart subscriber on this site would know what it came out of. It makes a pretty nice looking installation. I'm gonna try to figure out how to light it up... can't see it at night. By the way, why are my dash lights kinda dim? Is it the headlight switch that's causing it? It'd be a good time to change it if it will fix that.

**29od1** · 06-12-2012, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by too much stuff

Tach like that on the parts board right now...

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528962

RustyBucket · 06-12-2012, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by 29od1

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528962

Thanks, let me see if the one works out today... doesn't seem to be any cheap repro.... orig. used is probably better anyway.

Any thoughts about a new headlight switch improving my dim dash lights? It be easy to change right now and looks like a new DELCO is about $30 at Advance.

06-11-2012, 11:36 AM	#1
RustyBucket Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Space Coast, Fl. Posts: 1,055	FRIED my tach., now what?? Can somebody please ID the tach. that a previous owner installed in my Blazer? I bridged 2 of the posts on the back with a little wrench(REAL STUPID) and fried it. I had the cluster swung out installing a tilt column(BEAUTIFUL from KevsClassics) and hooked the battery up to see if I'd deleted my neutral safety switch from the auto column. If somebody recognizes this tach. maybe I can just buy another one. Thanks for your help. Attached Images __________________ Dad always said, "Son, WISH IN ONE HAND, and ......." -------------------------------------- -------------------------------------- Current toy trucks: '71 GMC 1500 SUPER CUSTOM short/step, orig. dk. blue, 350/700r, ps,pb, A/C '72 Blazer 2wd, ochre & white, 454, tremecTKO 500 5spd. ps, pb, A/C, tilt Last 10yrs of hobby vehicles, had a FEW more in the 50yrs. before these: '66 Plymouth Belvedere City of Miami cop car clone. '70 Nova 406"sb, 13.5-1, solid roller, Brodix, p.glide/t.brake, back halved, 9" Ford, spool 4.88, cage,ladder bar/coilover, 10.5 tire....... SOLD!! '67 C10 short/step side mount spare -- SOLD!! '72 Jimmy 2wd, 350/350, ps, pb, fun driver, lots of bondo & a shiny red paint job..... SOLD!! '69 Nova 350, 4spd, A/C, ps, p.b, ...SOLD!!

06-11-2012, 11:45 AM	#2
chevy72blu Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,188	Re: FRIED my tach., now what?? It looks just like the one that I tried out of a 3rg gen Camaro. Its a pretty common swap as it almost looks factory

06-11-2012, 12:17 PM	#4
E.Furgal Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Abington,Ma. Posts: 87	Re: FRIED my tach., now what?? that one looks like it's out of a 79-81 camaro.. I have a 82 t/a one here.. it goes to 6k the later (85 up) might go to 7 k..

06-11-2012, 12:45 PM	#5
RustyBucket Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Space Coast, Fl. Posts: 1,055	Re: FRIED my tach., now what?? looks like I've committed ANOTHER $$$$ BOO-BOO. I see replacement is about $250 I might see if I can graft an appropriate sized aftermarket tach. in if there's one the right size. If it'll fit inside the cluster I can live with it saying "Autometer" or "Sunpro" on the face... be a good reminder for me to "THINK" __________________ Dad always said, "Son, WISH IN ONE HAND, and ......." -------------------------------------- -------------------------------------- Current toy trucks: '71 GMC 1500 SUPER CUSTOM short/step, orig. dk. blue, 350/700r, ps,pb, A/C '72 Blazer 2wd, ochre & white, 454, tremecTKO 500 5spd. ps, pb, A/C, tilt Last 10yrs of hobby vehicles, had a FEW more in the 50yrs. before these: '66 Plymouth Belvedere City of Miami cop car clone. '70 Nova 406"sb, 13.5-1, solid roller, Brodix, p.glide/t.brake, back halved, 9" Ford, spool 4.88, cage,ladder bar/coilover, 10.5 tire....... SOLD!! '67 C10 short/step side mount spare -- SOLD!! '72 Jimmy 2wd, 350/350, ps, pb, fun driver, lots of bondo & a shiny red paint job..... SOLD!! '69 Nova 350, 4spd, A/C, ps, p.b, ...SOLD!!

06-11-2012, 12:54 PM	#6
no moa Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: maine Posts: 2,315	Re: FRIED my tach., now what?? replacement camaro tach is $250??? used? my gosh, i've tossed a dozen of them over the years when we used to part camaros. ugh, should have kept them. __________________ 1972 C10 Deluxe.Shortbed. 402/400. A/C, white interior, needs complete restore. Project Red, white and blue. Used to be a Longbed apperently. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=451950 1971 c10 step 250 3 OTT 1969 c30 TOW-MATER. 307 4 speed, holmes 440 body. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=451082 2006 CTS-V LS2 6spd.

06-11-2012, 12:55 PM	#7
Tim Christian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TN/VA Posts: 6,388	Re: FRIED my tach., now what?? I just sold one for $50.00 do a little more hunting

06-11-2012, 12:58 PM	#8
E.Furgal Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Abington,Ma. Posts: 87	Re: FRIED my tach., now what?? rust bucket u have a p.m.

06-11-2012, 07:36 PM	#9
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,790	Re: FRIED my tach., now what?? Tach like that on the parts board right now... __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

06-11-2012, 08:14 PM	#10
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: FRIED my tach., now what?? I am with Tim, you can regularly find them around $50. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

06-11-2012, 09:27 PM	#11
RustyBucket Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Space Coast, Fl. Posts: 1,055	Re: FRIED my tach., now what?? Thanks Ya'll, I think I've got "one on the Line" for a real reasonable fee. I didn't recognize the tach but was pretty sure a smart subscriber on this site would know what it came out of. It makes a pretty nice looking installation. I'm gonna try to figure out how to light it up... can't see it at night. By the way, why are my dash lights kinda dim? Is it the headlight switch that's causing it? It'd be a good time to change it if it will fix that. __________________ Dad always said, "Son, WISH IN ONE HAND, and ......." -------------------------------------- -------------------------------------- Current toy trucks: '71 GMC 1500 SUPER CUSTOM short/step, orig. dk. blue, 350/700r, ps,pb, A/C '72 Blazer 2wd, ochre & white, 454, tremecTKO 500 5spd. ps, pb, A/C, tilt Last 10yrs of hobby vehicles, had a FEW more in the 50yrs. before these: '66 Plymouth Belvedere City of Miami cop car clone. '70 Nova 406"sb, 13.5-1, solid roller, Brodix, p.glide/t.brake, back halved, 9" Ford, spool 4.88, cage,ladder bar/coilover, 10.5 tire....... SOLD!! '67 C10 short/step side mount spare -- SOLD!! '72 Jimmy 2wd, 350/350, ps, pb, fun driver, lots of bondo & a shiny red paint job..... SOLD!! '69 Nova 350, 4spd, A/C, ps, p.b, ...SOLD!!



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