WTB Tach Cluster

[TLoz]

Hi,
Anybody have a instrument cluster with a tach for sell-for a 77? Thanks, Tom

[RaTcheTmasTer]

I have 3 different ones that I have collected over the years. . . one is for a points distributor, and two are hei. Do you need the wire harness as well? Is there a specific aspect to Identify a 77?

Tim

[mike in mo]

got one out of a 1980
im if you want more info and pics

[crossy]

Originally Posted by RaTcheTmasTer

I have 3 different ones that I have collected over the years. . . one is for a points distributor, and two are hei. Do you need the wire harness as well? Is there a specific aspect to Identify a 77?

Tim

The tachs are no different from the points to HEI distributors. the separate tach wiring is easy to make up . looking closely at the back of the cluster it will tell you where each of the wires go.
there are dozens of threads on the ID of these , but short & sweet version is ----.

73-75- AMP gauge, not Volt
76-77- Volt gauge and mechanincal oil pressure
78-79- volt gauge, Electric oil pressure

80-87- larger Font and 85 MPH speedo.

And NO, for the most part they are not interchangeable.
you wouldn't believe how many small things are different from year to year either. crossy

[RaTcheTmasTer]

crossy
thanks for the info. I always wondered what the differences were.

I have them in boxes in my garage. I know one is from a points distributor because I was careful to get the wiring with them when I pulled them out.

I will have to get them out and take a look at them.

thanks again for the info.

Tim

[b454rat]

I'd be interested in 1 too....really all I need is just the tach itself, I have one but the motor or whatever you call is bad. Came out of a big truck with the fuel gauge under it....

[RaTcheTmasTer]

ok . . . looks 2 are 73-75 and one is 80-87. On has the regular coil wire for a points dist or regular coil hook up.

[northern 85]

Any pics of the one for the 87? If so how much?

[LILREDGMC]

I will ask to be put in line after Northern on a pic and a price. Thanks

LILREDGMC

[RaTcheTmasTer]

Sorry guys . . . been way busy. Here is a pic of the cluster. It is in great shape as you can see. It is for a standard trans, but you can just add your gear change indicator to this one as it is undamaged.

I'd like $185 plus shipping for it. I see them on ebay go for 2-3 hundred in this condition with the harness.

Let me know who wants it. If first in line passes, on to the next . . . if know one wants it at the price, I guess I will have to go to evilbay.

[bigarmzz]

so, since this tach you have there is a 85mph speedo, does that mean that it will work on a 86?

if so, dont look like anyone else is jumping on this, maybe i will

Originally Posted by RaTcheTmasTer

Sorry guys . . . been way busy. Here is a pic of the cluster. It is in great shape as you can see. It is for a standard trans, but you can just add your gear change indicator to this one as it is undamaged.

I'd like $185 plus shipping for it. I see them on ebay go for 2-3 hundred in this condition with the harness.

Let me know who wants it. If first in line passes, on to the next . . . if know one wants it at the price, I guess I will have to go to evilbay.

[mike in mo]

ok so after reading this i got the 78-79 i didnt know the dashs changed so much. must be the later dashs the 80-87 that are worth so much all of them i see on ebay are 150 or less.

[crossy]

Big, that cluster will plug-n-play on any 78-up and is 'correct' for 80-87.
just remember what I've said about he tachs in the past. they often 'work' , but are way off and repairs START at $125. They are EASY to hook up and check against a 'known good' aftermarket tach. . not trying to kill his sale just RE-alerting everyone since this TACH subject continues to come up about once a month anymore.

whomever ships them needs to pay careful attention to it moving around in the box. that left tab and the two towers on the top often get broken off in shipping. the left tab is not a big deal, but the towers are. crossy

[crossy]

Originally Posted by mike in mo

ok so after reading this i got the 78-79 i didnt know the dashs changed so much.

that's why we call this a community. :-)

[RaTcheTmasTer]

No takers yet. It is up for grabs to anyone who wants to buy it at the price I listed.

Here are the only two completed listings I could find for this style right now. I have seen them go for over $350!! Crazy.

Yes, these go for more than the earlier ones . . . condition also affects price.

Link one . . .

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chevy...65%3A13|39%3A1

link two
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chevy...65%3A13|39%3A1

[crossy]

PM sent. crossy

[RaTcheTmasTer]

Crossy
I sent you a pm. I haven't heard back from you. PM me when you get a chance.

[crossy]

the notice went right into my spam as normal. PM returned. I'm out, thanx , crossy

[TLoz]

Still looking for a 1977 tach cluster. Anybody? Thanks, Tom