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77gmcjoe · 10-12-2010, 03:58 PM

I've got a factory 6 cylinder tachometer from a medium duty truck. It worked (off by a few hundred RPM) when hooked up to my 350 Suburban.
Cosmetically it's somewhat faded, especially in the redline area.
I'd like to get $30 plus shipping for it.

joe231 · 10-14-2010, 09:22 PM

Do you have, or can you take a pic of the circuitry on the back?
Do you know what year it came out of?
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b454rat · 10-14-2010, 09:34 PM

Font says 70s.....kinda cool tho, never seen a 6 popper tach from these trucks....

joe231 · 10-14-2010, 09:36 PM

I'm curious how you would be able to tell it's for a six cylinder???
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*Stitch* · 10-14-2010, 10:59 PM

Put me first in line. I need a shipping quote to 29040 thanks
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joe231 · 10-14-2010, 11:12 PM

Um, I believe I'm first in line already.....
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*Stitch* · 10-14-2010, 11:17 PM

Asking questions puts you first in line? That's new
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joe231 · 10-14-2010, 11:29 PM

First person to post and show interest has always been first in line AFAIK....
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*Stitch* · 10-14-2010, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by joe231

Do you have, or can you take a pic of the circuitry on the back?
Do you know what year it came out of?
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Afaik you didn't say you wanted it. You just asked questions about it. You didn't say you wanted it and I did. Afaik, that puts me first in line.
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joe231 · 10-14-2010, 11:55 PM

So that isn't showing interest in the part?
The OP didn't provide the year so I'm trying to get clarification.
If I wasn't interested I wouldn't have posted.
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*Stitch* · 10-14-2010, 11:58 PM

Once again. I don't see where you said you wanted it. Did you say you wanted it? I might have missed it.
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joe231 · 10-15-2010, 12:02 AM

This is quickly turning into a pissing match, and neither of us have the final say in the matter....
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*Stitch* · 10-15-2010, 12:03 AM

I totally agree.
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***Liz*** · 10-15-2010, 07:49 AM

IMHO Joe asked a question, therefor he showed interest. This is not WalMart on black friday, therefor pissing matches over items are not acceptable. Hopefully the OP will reply soon with an answer. Until then, quit arguing over it all.

bigblock73 · 10-15-2010, 09:04 AM

Guys, I have always found it to be best and the most clear if you are interested, instead of just asking questions...say "I am interested, pending pics" or "I am interested if you can answer my question first".

That will avoid all confusion.

*Stitch* · 10-15-2010, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by bigblock73

Guys, I have always found it to be best and the most clear if you are interested, instead of just asking questions...say "I am interested, pending pics" or "I am interested if you can answer my question first".

That will avoid all confusion.

Once again I totally agree
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77gmcjoe · 10-15-2010, 03:06 PM

Okay then, I would say that Liz's word would be the final say. I hope it doesn't cause any hard feelings.
I've got a few more pictures -

It says "6 CYL" on the back of the face, although it's a little hard to get a clear picture of it.

I can't really say for sure what year it is, the cluster seemed to be an oddball. It had an amp gauge which would indicate '75 and earlier, but also had an electric oil pressure gauge which should have been '78 and later. Possibly a 6 cylinder cluster didn't follow the same rules as an 8? Or maybe because of it being medium duty?
Unfortunately the last time I saw the truck it came from the cab was gone, so I can't get an idea from that either.

joe231 · 10-15-2010, 03:35 PM

How much to ship to 73071
If it's @$10 shipping I'll take it.
Pm me with payment info
Thanks!
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77gmcjoe · 10-15-2010, 08:24 PM

PM sent

77gmcjoe · 10-21-2010, 10:23 PM

Sold to joe231

**crossy** · 10-23-2010, 08:08 PM

an early 70's tach will have totally sealed circuitry on the back, a sort of redish epoxy. It also would not have the double wide hole in the plate. Not that it matters. this wasa rare find. crossy

77gmcjoe · 10-24-2010, 04:27 PM

Thanks for the input crossy, as I said earlier this cluster seemed to be a bit of an oddball. Unfortunately I didn't get the whole cluster, as the salvage yard owner wanted the oil pressure gauge left in the truck so that he could show a potential buyer how much oil pressure the truck held. I suppose it might have been a "hybrid" and been pieced together through the years.

I'd say you're right about the rarity of it, I'd never seen one for a 6 before.

**crossy** · 10-24-2010, 08:02 PM

It's not only that Joe, anything above a 30 series truck does not follow the same as style changes go. big trucks used meachanical gauges longer and many different variations of warning lights and such. It was most likely a 292 V-6 engine it came from. either way it's good you gave the guys a heads up that it's a 6 cyl tach. crossy

SS Delux · 10-27-2010, 12:38 AM

I've been looking for a factory indash tach and once I find it it's too late .

10-12-2010, 03:58 PM	#1
77gmcjoe What do we get for $10? Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Beardstown, Illinois Posts: 341	Factory tach for 6 cylinder engine I've got a factory 6 cylinder tachometer from a medium duty truck. It worked (off by a few hundred RPM) when hooked up to my 350 Suburban. Cosmetically it's somewhat faded, especially in the redline area. I'd like to get $30 plus shipping for it. __________________ 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 )

10-14-2010, 09:22 PM	#2
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Factory tach for 6 cylinder engine Do you have, or can you take a pic of the circuitry on the back? Do you know what year it came out of? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

10-14-2010, 09:34 PM	#3
b454rat Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Binghamton, NY Posts: 3,461	Re: Factory tach for 6 cylinder engine Font says 70s.....kinda cool tho, never seen a 6 popper tach from these trucks.... __________________ 2000 GMC CCSB 454/4L80 6” lift SAS 1999 Chevy CCSB 454/NV4500 6” lift 1999 GMC Yukon 350/4L60 4" SAS

10-14-2010, 09:36 PM	#4
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Factory tach for 6 cylinder engine I'm curious how you would be able to tell it's for a six cylinder??? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

10-14-2010, 10:59 PM	#5
Stitch Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Where I come from, it's cornbread and chicken... Posts: 3,122	Re: Factory tach for 6 cylinder engine Put me first in line. I need a shipping quote to 29040 thanks Posted via Mobile Device

10-14-2010, 11:12 PM	#6
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Factory tach for 6 cylinder engine Um, I believe I'm first in line already..... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

10-14-2010, 11:17 PM	#7
Stitch Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Where I come from, it's cornbread and chicken... Posts: 3,122	Re: Factory tach for 6 cylinder engine Asking questions puts you first in line? That's new Posted via Mobile Device

10-14-2010, 11:29 PM	#8
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Factory tach for 6 cylinder engine First person to post and show interest has always been first in line AFAIK.... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

10-14-2010, 11:55 PM	#10
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Factory tach for 6 cylinder engine So that isn't showing interest in the part? The OP didn't provide the year so I'm trying to get clarification. If I wasn't interested I wouldn't have posted. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

10-14-2010, 11:58 PM	#11
Stitch Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Where I come from, it's cornbread and chicken... Posts: 3,122	Re: Factory tach for 6 cylinder engine Once again. I don't see where you said you wanted it. Did you say you wanted it? I might have missed it. Posted via Mobile Device

10-15-2010, 12:02 AM	#12
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Factory tach for 6 cylinder engine This is quickly turning into a pissing match, and neither of us have the final say in the matter.... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

10-15-2010, 12:03 AM	#13
Stitch Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Where I come from, it's cornbread and chicken... Posts: 3,122	Re: Factory tach for 6 cylinder engine I totally agree. Posted via Mobile Device

10-15-2010, 07:49 AM	#14
*Liz* Catchy title goes here.. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rockwell, NC Posts: 39,751	Re: Factory tach for 6 cylinder engine IMHO Joe asked a question, therefor he showed interest. This is not WalMart on black friday, therefor pissing matches over items are not acceptable. Hopefully the OP will reply soon with an answer. Until then, quit arguing over it all.

10-15-2010, 09:04 AM	#15
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	Re: Factory tach for 6 cylinder engine Guys, I have always found it to be best and the most clear if you are interested, instead of just asking questions...say "I am interested, pending pics" or "I am interested if you can answer my question first". That will avoid all confusion. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

10-15-2010, 03:06 PM	#17
77gmcjoe What do we get for $10? Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Beardstown, Illinois Posts: 341	Re: Factory tach for 6 cylinder engine Okay then, I would say that Liz's word would be the final say. I hope it doesn't cause any hard feelings. I've got a few more pictures - It says "6 CYL" on the back of the face, although it's a little hard to get a clear picture of it. I can't really say for sure what year it is, the cluster seemed to be an oddball. It had an amp gauge which would indicate '75 and earlier, but also had an electric oil pressure gauge which should have been '78 and later. Possibly a 6 cylinder cluster didn't follow the same rules as an 8? Or maybe because of it being medium duty? Unfortunately the last time I saw the truck it came from the cab was gone, so I can't get an idea from that either. __________________ 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 )



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10-15-2010, 03:35 PM	#18
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Factory tach for 6 cylinder engine How much to ship to 73071 If it's @$10 shipping I'll take it. Pm me with payment info Thanks! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

10-15-2010, 08:24 PM	#19
77gmcjoe What do we get for $10? Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Beardstown, Illinois Posts: 341	Re: Factory tach for 6 cylinder engine PM sent __________________ 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 )

10-21-2010, 10:23 PM	#20
77gmcjoe What do we get for $10? Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Beardstown, Illinois Posts: 341	Re: Factory tach for 6 cylinder engine Sold to joe231 __________________ 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 )

10-23-2010, 08:08 PM	#21
crossy Oh,you can't buy that new Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Pennsville,N.J. 08070, USA Posts: 2,039	Re: Factory tach for 6 cylinder engine an early 70's tach will have totally sealed circuitry on the back, a sort of redish epoxy. It also would not have the double wide hole in the plate. Not that it matters. this wasa rare find. crossy __________________ "been there, done that, ruined the T-shirt". 2007 LBZ GMC Sierra, ECSB 2006 LM7 RCSB Silverado 98 Vortec project. 94,3500,6.5L 4L80 81 SWB GMC POS finally gone 73 Pinto, stock, w/CragarSS's-eww LOTS of Cummins trucks.

10-24-2010, 04:27 PM	#22
77gmcjoe What do we get for $10? Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Beardstown, Illinois Posts: 341	Re: Factory tach for 6 cylinder engine Thanks for the input crossy, as I said earlier this cluster seemed to be a bit of an oddball. Unfortunately I didn't get the whole cluster, as the salvage yard owner wanted the oil pressure gauge left in the truck so that he could show a potential buyer how much oil pressure the truck held. I suppose it might have been a "hybrid" and been pieced together through the years. I'd say you're right about the rarity of it, I'd never seen one for a 6 before. __________________ 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 )

10-24-2010, 08:02 PM	#23
crossy Oh,you can't buy that new Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Pennsville,N.J. 08070, USA Posts: 2,039	Re: Factory tach for 6 cylinder engine It's not only that Joe, anything above a 30 series truck does not follow the same as style changes go. big trucks used meachanical gauges longer and many different variations of warning lights and such. It was most likely a 292 V-6 engine it came from. either way it's good you gave the guys a heads up that it's a 6 cyl tach. crossy __________________ "been there, done that, ruined the T-shirt". 2007 LBZ GMC Sierra, ECSB 2006 LM7 RCSB Silverado 98 Vortec project. 94,3500,6.5L 4L80 81 SWB GMC POS finally gone 73 Pinto, stock, w/CragarSS's-eww LOTS of Cummins trucks.

10-27-2010, 12:38 AM	#24
SS Delux Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: windsor Posts: 290	Re: Factory tach for 6 cylinder engine I've been looking for a factory indash tach and once I find it it's too late . Last edited by old Rusty C10; 10-27-2010 at 11:24 AM.

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