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tj1970cst · 12-14-2020, 10:07 PM

I recently used the vacuum gauge kit from truck shop to add a gauge to my truck that had factory tach and gauge package.

The text seems to be crooked so there is no room above the oil pressure and 1/4" above the battery. Also noticed that the green paint is on the wrong side of the clear lens, so the light from the bulbs doesn't come through to illuminate the numbers on the speedo and tach.

I have been emailing them. So far they say it might take adjustments. I do not see how anything could be adjusted, since all the plastic and tin pieces have interlocking pegs and stuff.

Anyone know what I should do to make this look/work better?

Please excuse the elf in the picture. It's a good picture of the cluster, just happened to have the elf posing.

**OL SKOOL** · 12-16-2020, 08:44 AM

I purchased the 2 gauges lens and tins from the same place. They have been sitting in a box for about two years patiently waiting their turn. I never noticed but mine seem to be the same. I don't remember about the green on the lens been together a couple of years. Not the best photographer but i took these this morning. Because i was curious when i saw your post. That is the problem with most aftermarket parts. Either a little off or WAY off. The good news you will probably the only one to notice it, oh and now me!

Andy4639 · 12-16-2020, 11:05 AM

That little bit could be from each cluster being a tick off! These trucks didn't have near the precision they do now. The cluster they used to make the parts more than likely fits perfect.

tj1970cst · 12-17-2020, 12:56 AM

Thanks Andy! If anyone had some experience, I figured you would.

tj1970cst · 01-13-2021, 03:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OL SKOOL

I purchased the 2 gauges lens and tins from the same place. They have been sitting in a box for about two years patiently waiting their turn. I never noticed but mine seem to be the same. I don't remember about the green on the lens been together a couple of years. Not the best photographer but i took these this morning. Because i was curious when i saw your post. That is the problem with most aftermarket parts. Either a little off or WAY off. The good news you will probably the only one to notice it, oh and now me!

Glad I could ruin it for you as well. 😂

12-14-2020, 10:07 PM	#1
tj1970cst Registered User Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Arlington, TN Posts: 170	Tach/vac cluster-counterpart I recently used the vacuum gauge kit from truck shop to add a gauge to my truck that had factory tach and gauge package. The text seems to be crooked so there is no room above the oil pressure and 1/4" above the battery. Also noticed that the green paint is on the wrong side of the clear lens, so the light from the bulbs doesn't come through to illuminate the numbers on the speedo and tach. I have been emailing them. So far they say it might take adjustments. I do not see how anything could be adjusted, since all the plastic and tin pieces have interlocking pegs and stuff. Anyone know what I should do to make this look/work better? Please excuse the elf in the picture. It's a good picture of the cluster, just happened to have the elf posing. Attached Images Last edited by tj1970cst; 12-16-2020 at 12:05 AM.

12-16-2020, 08:44 AM	#2
OL SKOOL Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: rochelle il. Posts: 355	Re: Tach/vac cluster-orange county truck shop counterpart I purchased the 2 gauges lens and tins from the same place. They have been sitting in a box for about two years patiently waiting their turn. I never noticed but mine seem to be the same. I don't remember about the green on the lens been together a couple of years. Not the best photographer but i took these this morning. Because i was curious when i saw your post. That is the problem with most aftermarket parts. Either a little off or WAY off. The good news you will probably the only one to notice it, oh and now me! Attached Images

12-16-2020, 11:05 AM	#3
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Tach/vac cluster-orange county truck shop counterpart That little bit could be from each cluster being a tick off! These trucks didn't have near the precision they do now. The cluster they used to make the parts more than likely fits perfect. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

12-17-2020, 12:56 AM	#4
tj1970cst Registered User Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Arlington, TN Posts: 170	Re: Tach/vac cluster-orange county truck shop counterpart Thanks Andy! If anyone had some experience, I figured you would.



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