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Old 10-29-2011, 07:39 PM   #1
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1991 Metric Instrument Cluster USMC

My 1991 4x4 1 ton crew cab instrument cluster gages and speedo are all metric. The truck is a (former) Marine truck. Once a Marine always a Marine!!Not exactly sure what it was used for. I know this because of the USMC inventory sticker on the dash and the data sticker on the core support. Also the truck had a 6.2 with a manual trans. The trans and transfer case were gone before I got it.
Ive got some questions

1- Can I replace the gages etc with U.S. Gages from another dash?
2- I dont see a speedo cable, Is this possibly electronic?
3- If so, would this help if I were to go with a Duramax/Allison trans combo?
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Old 10-29-2011, 08:06 PM   #2
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Re: 1991 Metric Instrument Cluster USMC

1991 should be electronic I pretty sure.
But im not sure about swaping gauges.

Sorry I can help more.
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Old 10-29-2011, 08:36 PM   #3
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Re: 1991 Metric Instrument Cluster USMC

Thanks anyway. Im sure someone has come across this before.
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Old 10-29-2011, 08:48 PM   #4
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Re: 1991 Metric Instrument Cluster USMC

The only part of the metric system America wants is the 9mm. Sorry, i know this doesnt answer your question.
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Old 10-29-2011, 09:01 PM   #5
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Re: 1991 Metric Instrument Cluster USMC

The transfer case was most likely the NP205 with the electronic speed pickup coming off it. I have a USAF 91 1 ton crew, but mine is a 350FI/4L80E/NP205.

Just look for an electronic mph speedo and swap it out, what are the gauges measured in?
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Old 10-29-2011, 09:09 PM   #6
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Re: 1991 Metric Instrument Cluster USMC

Metrics also. I guess I better start looking.
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Old 10-30-2011, 01:18 AM   #7
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Re: 1991 Metric Instrument Cluster USMC

I did this with a 94, easy swap out.
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Old 10-30-2011, 08:25 AM   #8
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Re: 1991 Metric Instrument Cluster USMC

Thanks for the help guys. I searched on the website last night and found that alot of folks have swapped them from 90-91 squarebodies when they run electronic trans.
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