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Gary Lewis

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Congrat's! You'll like that tach, but maybe the trip odometer even more.

I really like the HIPO LED's for the gauges. I did a fair amount of testing and you can see the results in this post.

Gary, AKA "Gary fellow": Profile

Dad's: '81 F150 Ranger XLT 4x4: Down for restomod: Full-roller "stroked 351M" w/Trick Flow heads & intake, EEC-V SEFI/E4OD/3.50 gears w/Kevlar clutches
Blue: 2015 F150 Platinum 4x4 SuperCrew wearing Blue Jeans & sporting a 3.5L EB & Max Tow
Big Blue: 1985 F250HD 4x4: 460/ZF5/3.55's, D60 w/Ox locker & 10.25 Sterling/Trutrac, Blue Top & Borgeson, & EEC-V MAF/SEFI

viven44

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Factory tachs are mostly a success for me. I had one case where I bought one off FB Marketplace cheap because the seller upgraded to Dakota!! I got the tach and installed it. It was WAAY off!!

Ever since then I've made it a point to test it at purchase by observing it work or by using a truck as I've done here in a video

https://youtu.be/m899cAL4fJA?si=Lgb07iSN43vAVEkI

Its no fun to install it and then find its not accurate. The steering column has to drop slightly to replace the cluster (But maybe not). I always break the old plastic shift indicator wire-within-plastic-tube deals while removing the wrap surround.. all it takes is a mean look to break those things!! There is one seller that makes a replacement shift indicator linkage which is ~$60 or so. I've used his product. Very good. Your cluster appears to have a good shift indicator linkage.

Vivek

- 'Big Blue 2WD' - 1984 F350 RWD 460/C6
- 1978 Bronco with the heart of a 1986 F250 Bullnose - under restoration
- "Bonded Bronco" -1985 Bronco - 302 4-speed fuel injected, Hibernating future project

Clutch47

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Are these tachs engine specific? Meaning 6cyl/8cyl are different assemblies?
When I was into autocross and fooling with fox chassis, the oem tach could be switched 4/6/8 ... I wonder.. 🤔

The gear selector indicators on everything of this vintage seem to be nearer to dust every day. I've repaired them in the past on other models with tactfully placed and supertightened zip ties. We shall see..

Please connect me to the repair item you're referring to. My interest piques.

All Ford all the time.
83 F-100 300-6/C6
69 Merc Montego convertible 393 4V Cleveland
86 LTD Crown Vic 2 door sedan 347 AOD
03 F-250 SD 5.4 2V

Gary Lewis

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The factory tachs have a 6/8 terminal. The wiring harness for the 8 cylinder engines has a ground that goes to the tach on that terminal. Without the ground the tach is in 6 cylinder mode.

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viven44

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https://www.ebay.com/itm/274692403986?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=sSKYDEX2TBm&sssrc=2047675&ssuid=nUjJ1bE2RVS&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

This one. Great quality item. Seller may be a member here on this forum if I'm not mistaken.

https://forum.garysgaragemahal.com/Reproduction-Auto-Transmission-Indicator-Cable-td89267.html

Clutch47

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Thanks to both of you.
The LED bulbs are a thought. I've been a customer of superbright leds for years.

Repainting the needles and a thorough cleaning will happen too.

I'll be picking up the indicator cable(s) if it will work for my Crown Vic too..
I recently acquired a unicorn 1986 cop car 140 mph speedo for that and unfortunately the little clamp is cracked.

All Ford all the time.
83 F-100 300-6/C6
69 Merc Montego convertible 393 4V Cleveland
86 LTD Crown Vic 2 door sedan 347 AOD
03 F-250 SD 5.4 2V

viven44

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Two sources for fluorescent 'glow' needle paint

I was introduced to Hi Po just recently

If you buy LEDs from Hi Po, this might be a nice add-on
https://www.hipoparts.com/fluorescent-speedo-gauge-needle-restoration-paint/

Else try this one. I've used this paint and it works well. Just need stirred up well else its too thin up top.

https://www.michaels.com/product/testors-fluorescent-enamel-paint-10226505?cm_mmc=PLASearch-_-google-_-MICH_Shopping_US_N_Craft+%26+Hobbies_N_PMAX_LocalOnly_N-_-&Kenshoo_ida=&kpid=go_cmp-18514199957_adg-_ad-__dev-c_ext-_prd-10226505&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwte-vBhBFEiwAQSv_xT3s_v8l3tedVomcacmWRYXslNDoalA8dvntt_J5XQMK-KDFvCYE2BoChCkQAvD_BwE

Clutch47

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Wondering if anyone has the information on the exact match rattle can paint to the rear bumper color and sheen..
I'm making something and when it's done I absolutely need to repaint the bumper and make it appear to have been original.

If it all comes out the way I'm hoping it does, eventually I'll get it powdercoated.

One step at a time.

Thanks in advance.

All Ford all the time.
83 F-100 300-6/C6
69 Merc Montego convertible 393 4V Cleveland
86 LTD Crown Vic 2 door sedan 347 AOD
03 F-250 SD 5.4 2V

Clutch47

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Really can't decide on a vendor to patronize for suspension bushings, ball joints and brake lines.
Is there a vendor that supports this website?

All Ford all the time.
83 F-100 300-6/C6
69 Merc Montego convertible 393 4V Cleveland
86 LTD Crown Vic 2 door sedan 347 AOD
03 F-250 SD 5.4 2V

ArdWrknTrk

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Only Gary could say, but he is entertaining family this week, so his time is limited.

I would definitely invite you to request a vendor review poll when you do decide on a brand.
We're always here to spread personal experiences

Jim,
Lil'Red is a '87 F250 HD, 4.10's, 1356 4x4, Zf-5, 3G, PMGR, Saginaw PS, desmogged with a Holley 80508 and Performer intake.
Too much other stuff to mention.

Gary Lewis

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Long day yesterday and the family isn't up yet today.

The most supportive of the order-from vendors is LMC.

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Clutch47

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Appreciate that Gary.
Enjoy your family time.

All Ford all the time.
83 F-100 300-6/C6
69 Merc Montego convertible 393 4V Cleveland
86 LTD Crown Vic 2 door sedan 347 AOD
03 F-250 SD 5.4 2V

Clutch47

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V-bands welded on, header finally back from ceramic coating. Soon...

No idea why the image shows upside down.. 🤷‍♂️

All Ford all the time.
83 F-100 300-6/C6
69 Merc Montego convertible 393 4V Cleveland
86 LTD Crown Vic 2 door sedan 347 AOD
03 F-250 SD 5.4 2V

ArdWrknTrk

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Looking Gooooood!.

I used to use Wiggins couplings on intercoolers so I know how convenient it is! 😉

Jim,
Lil'Red is a '87 F250 HD, 4.10's, 1356 4x4, Zf-5, 3G, PMGR, Saginaw PS, desmogged with a Holley 80508 and Performer intake.
Too much other stuff to mention.

Gary Lewis

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Progress!!!

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