Instrument cluster swap help??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

micscottj · 10-25-2006, 12:09 PM

I need help on the wiring of an istrument cluster. I have a 74 model Chevy 4 wheel drive. I have aquired a gauge cluster out of an early 80's model 2 ton truck. The new cluster has a tach and small fuel guage.

The printed circuit on the two clusters is wired differently, so i have to rewire for the new cluster. Does anyone have a diagram or instructions?

I purchased a chiltion's online guide, but it is virtually useless. I also purchased a guide from eautorepaironline.net but they did not have my model, so i had to get the guide for an 83 model which apparently does not have the same color wires.

Please help.

mhicks · 10-25-2006, 01:09 PM

I purchased a '73 service manual but it is at home. Do you think that would be close enough? I'll bring it to work tomorrow if it has that part and scan the cluster wiring for you and post it.

84 400 · 10-25-2006, 01:25 PM

wow now there is a nice board member. Also you may want to do a search as this is a comen swap for board members to do.

micscottj · 10-25-2006, 02:02 PM

Thanks man. That would be awesome. I really don't want to buy another manual.

mhicks · 10-26-2006, 01:23 PM

I didn't get an email about posts on this thread so I didn't bring it in today. I will check tonight and see if it has that info and respond tomorrow.

micscottj · 10-26-2006, 03:16 PM

Can anyone tell me what color the wire on the gas tank sending unit would be. The later model manual i have said it is pink, but the only pink wire going into my cluster is a 12v hot wire.

magnethead · 10-26-2006, 06:04 PM

I THINK blue..not positive

manimal · 10-31-2006, 08:50 AM

the fuel tank sending unit wire should be a light tan color

oldgmc · 10-31-2006, 09:52 AM

Give the link below a try some wiring diagarms for the 70's

http://www.autozone.com/servlet/UiBr...3d801129c2.jsp

10-25-2006, 12:09 PM	#1
micscottj Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 12	Instrument cluster swap help??? I need help on the wiring of an istrument cluster. I have a 74 model Chevy 4 wheel drive. I have aquired a gauge cluster out of an early 80's model 2 ton truck. The new cluster has a tach and small fuel guage. The printed circuit on the two clusters is wired differently, so i have to rewire for the new cluster. Does anyone have a diagram or instructions? I purchased a chiltion's online guide, but it is virtually useless. I also purchased a guide from eautorepaironline.net but they did not have my model, so i had to get the guide for an 83 model which apparently does not have the same color wires. Please help.

10-25-2006, 01:09 PM	#2
mhicks Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Weatherford,Tx Posts: 747	Re: Instrument cluster swap help??? I purchased a '73 service manual but it is at home. Do you think that would be close enough? I'll bring it to work tomorrow if it has that part and scan the cluster wiring for you and post it.

10-25-2006, 01:25 PM	#3
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,741	Re: Instrument cluster swap help??? wow now there is a nice board member. Also you may want to do a search as this is a comen swap for board members to do. __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

10-25-2006, 02:02 PM	#4
micscottj Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 12	Thanks mhicks!! Thanks man. That would be awesome. I really don't want to buy another manual.

10-26-2006, 01:23 PM	#5
mhicks Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Weatherford,Tx Posts: 747	Re: Instrument cluster swap help??? I didn't get an email about posts on this thread so I didn't bring it in today. I will check tonight and see if it has that info and respond tomorrow.

10-26-2006, 03:16 PM	#6
micscottj Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 12	which wire is the gas tank sending unit Can anyone tell me what color the wire on the gas tank sending unit would be. The later model manual i have said it is pink, but the only pink wire going into my cluster is a 12v hot wire.

10-26-2006, 06:04 PM	#7
magnethead 7000 #'s of american IRON Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: north tx Posts: 883	Re: Instrument cluster swap help??? I THINK blue..not positive

10-31-2006, 08:50 AM	#8
manimal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern Kalifornia Posts: 3,066	Re: Instrument cluster swap help??? the fuel tank sending unit wire should be a light tan color

10-31-2006, 09:52 AM	#9
oldgmc Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: nj Posts: 54	Re: Instrument cluster swap help??? Give the link below a try some wiring diagarms for the 70's http://www.autozone.com/servlet/UiBr...3d801129c2.jsp



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