Add A Tachometer To Any OBS Ford

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FULL DISCLOSURE: IF YOU DECIDE TO DO THIS MODIFICATION TO YOUR OWN TRUCK MAKE SURE YOU GET A GAUGE CLUSTER THAT MATCHES THE SAME YEAR OF YOUR VEHICLE. THERE WERE CHANGES TO THE WIRING ACROSS THE YEARS. FAILURE TO DO SO CAN RESULT IN YOUR VEHICLE NOT CHARGING PROPERLY AS WELL AS DISRUPT THE ABS SYSTEM.
!!!!DO THIS MODIFICATION AT YOUR OWN RISK!!!!
If I had known it was this easy to add a tachometer to my truck I would have done this YEARS AGO!!! I'm especially glad that I didn't just go and buy a aftermarket tach. in the past that would've required me to drill into my dashboard. Even though I installed the tachometer gauge cluster in my 1994 truck without any issues I made the mistake of buying a gauge cluster that wasn’t the correct year (I purchased a 1992 gauge cluster) which resulted in the alternator to not charge properly, and left me stranded on the side of the road. Instead of hunting down another tach. gauge cluster somewhere I ended up going back to the gauge cluster that was originally in my vehicle to start off with. I still wanted to leave this video posted because this modification does work, but take it from me you have to be EXTRA CAREFUL to find the right year gauge cluster. Ford changed the wiring for the gauge clusters in the middle of the production years, so someone might think they’re buying the same year cluster when in reality they’re a couple of months off. If you're thinking of doing this to your own truck and you have any questions or concerns let me know down in the comment section below and I'd be happy to help you out. Thanks for watching!
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@loogi_if Год назад

4:28 must be nice to be able to grow an extra arm on command, really comes in handy.

@ydocproductions5593 Год назад

It’s one of my talents😄

@markrandall1456 4 года назад

Cody and YDOC, Best in the land. I kinda freaked out When I saw the fourth hand. My radio broke. I did the same trick. Found an old take out. It worked really slick. Glad you are back. We miss you a lot. Same time, sAme channel, And in the sAme spot. Thanks for the fun! :-)

@ydocproductions5593 4 года назад

Mark Randall Hahaha That was fantastic as always🤣!

@drivedb7 4 года назад

Doesn’t get much easier than that! Kinda weird how so many manufacturers in the ‘90s came down with “tach delete fever” lol. A full set of gauges makes the truck look so much more complete. Well done!

@ydocproductions5593 4 года назад

Pretty simple! I wish I knew what I know now 3 years ago🤣! My guess is that Ford tried to save a buck or two, but I agree it really completes the truck!👍

@RicoCantrell 3 года назад

I just did this to mine. Now the ABS is on. Going to run the scanner on that and see what's going on. Also, I cracked up when I saw the third hand pop in there. I was like what the heck?

@ydocproductions5593 3 года назад

When it comes to changing out these gauge clusters you’ve gotta make sure that it’s the same year as your truck. Otherwise it opens the door to problems. Read the description of the video to find out why😀👍. Ya I had a little help swapping out all those parts LOL🤣 I’d also recommend you read the article below because it does a great job explaining everything😀👍 www.ford-trucks.com/articles/installing-an-oem-tachometer-in-a-1992-1996-f-150-or-bronco/

@gaddy8964 3 года назад

Ahhh man...what a great helpful video...! Thanks so much for sharing this!! Same year cluster for your same year truck is important info 👌 & New subscriber to your channel. I own a 94 F150 4.9l 5spd w/263k miles still going running strong Clean great condition.

@ydocproductions5593 3 года назад

I’m glad the video helped you out👍! Ya as long as you’ve got the same year cluster you’re good to go. 263k miles is incredible! The fact that it’s a 5 speed makes it that much cooler. Thanks for watching and welcome to the channel😀👍!

@SteveStoltz 4 года назад

I did this in my XL. Being a 5 speed, I really didn't like not having a tachometer.

@ydocproductions5593 4 года назад

I’ll never understand why Ford didn’t put tachometers in their trucks. Especially the manual trans trucks🤷🏼‍♂️. My guess is that it had something to do with money!🤣

@alexandermckay8594 4 года назад

@@ydocproductions5593 It's how they get you to buy the next level of options. Whether it is a $24K truck or a $65K truck, it's still the same truck.

@ydocproductions5593 4 года назад

@@alexandermckay8594 Exactly!

@bigmonkey1200 3 года назад

did it keep your miles the same?

@xavierpayne7179 3 года назад

My 5 speed XLT doesn’t have a tach either. But I had a buddy in high school that had an XLT auto that had a tach. Go figure.

@daisbestDA9 4 года назад

Damn I didn't know this either, looks like I'll be shopping for a cluster with a tach !

@ydocproductions5593 4 года назад

daisbest5.0 Ya it’s a cool that Ford put the same wiring harness’ in no matter what kind of gauge cluster you had. I have to warn you though, make sure you get the same year of gauge cluster as your vehicle otherwise your truck won’t charge properly. Happy hunting!👍

@daisbestDA9 4 года назад

@@ydocproductions5593 yeah I read about that, I have a 92 so I know that 92-93 will work

@ydocproductions5593 4 года назад

daisbest5.0 Right on👍! I made the mistake of putting in a 92 in my 94 Ford and it’s a LOOONG STORY, but let’s just say it’s not worth the headache to buy a different year cluster🤣!

@Ace-44 2 года назад

Love this channel. I've had 7 obs Fords and currently have a 97 F250 HD. Looks exactly like yours but has the 5.8. You've given me so many ideas. Keep the vids coming!

@ydocproductions5593 2 года назад

That’s awesome! They really are great trucks. If you decide to do this modification make sure you get a gauge cluster that’s the same year as your truck otherwise it won’t charge properly. Thanks for watching 😀👍

@xavelongoria7457 3 года назад

I'm ready to do that to my xlt,got a complete Instrument cluster with tach for 20bucks.good info/video 👍😁🏜️

@ydocproductions5593 3 года назад

That’s awesome! I’m glad you were able to get one for so cheap😀👍. Just make sure the cluster is the same year as your vehicle and you should be all set.

@2H2521 Год назад

Excellent video, I did this to my ‘99 Ford Ranger since it didn’t have a tach either. The process on those is so much more complicated if you want to retain your original mileage though.

@ydocproductions5593 Год назад

That’s awesome! Sounds like it was a pretty in depth swap, but I’m glad it worked out for you!😀👍

@mikeemerson4284 10 месяцев назад

That's wonderful that guy has 4 hands

@ydocproductions5593 10 месяцев назад

Comes in handy when needed🤣

@sparksfireandbalingwire8467 4 года назад

Great upgrade Cody! Maybe next you can do a 5 speed swap to get those RPMs down on the highway, wink wink, nudge nudge

@ydocproductions5593 4 года назад

Sparks Fire and Baling Wire It would be a dream come true to have a 5speed🤩!

@tylergill8876 3 года назад

I got a 5 speed in mine there is no power 5th unless your going above 75

@darrentylor5473 3 месяца назад

Awesome!!! It really should have been there all along... subbed!

@ydocproductions5593 3 месяца назад

I agree, and thank you. Welcome to the channel. Just make sure that if you do this swap you get a gauge cluster that is the same year as your truck otherwise your vehicle won’t charge properly.👍

@brucecubie6656 2 года назад

Tks Cody your expectations are spot on, I'm looking forward to doing that to my 96 Ford.

@ydocproductions5593 2 года назад

I’m glad the video was helpful! Just make sure you get a gauge cluster that is the same year as your truck otherwise it won’t charge properly. Thanks for watching😀👍

@yaric008 Год назад

I did this on my 1992 E-350 many years ago. However, when you install an F series cluster in an E series you have to redo many of the wires as the wiring harnesses are a little different. Basically I'd just trace out the wires and where'd they do and just pull the pins out of the harness and rearrange them on my harness.

@3rdcoastobs467 4 года назад

Great video brother! You did a awesome job, I’m just like you I always wanted a a tach in my trucks whether they are standard or not. Sorry I haven’t been commenting much, been making my rounds around our little community letting you guys know I’ve been MIA. My stomach bug that I mentioned in my last upload floored me. Ended up being semi serious and was sick for 5 weeks which I ended up in the hospital for 4 days of! I’m out and recovering but been super weak since July. Today was my first day feeling semi normal, the big downside is my lightning project is at a standstill until I’m fully recovered.....man 2020, what a crazy year...and now a hurricane about to hit right next to me 😂. Anyways just checking in brother, keep up the great work.

@ydocproductions5593 4 года назад

3rd Coast OBS HEY JAMES!! IT’S GREAT TO HEAR FROM YA😀👍! Installing that tach was a great addition to the truck, but I actually had to swap the original gauge cluster back in a few days later, (but that’s a LONG story for another day🤣). I’m real sorry to hear about that man that sounds real scary, but I’m glad your feeling better. That’s the last thing anybody needs especially after getting off a long work schedule and having a new baby in the family. I also hope that CAT.3 hurricane coming your way doesn’t hit you guys too hard. Hang in there before you know it you’ll be up and about turning wrenches on that Lightning in no time! Stay healthy brother!🤙

@ignaciogutierrez9390 2 года назад

Nice!! I just got an xl f150 hopefully I can do this to mine

@ydocproductions5593 2 года назад

Great! Just make sure you get one that’s the same year as your truck😀👍

@chrisb8713 2 года назад

Hey I also got a f150 xl it’s a 96 and I got it yesterday 163k miles with a 5 speed

@oldcroneysgarage9739 4 года назад

We got a late 90s dodge regular cab short bed in the yard today. It had a chunk of a tree hit the roof and crunched it ( sadly it's such a cool truck ) it has a good interior still just needs cleaning. It's prolly gonna be the interior donor for my truck. I'll try to get a video of the truck. It was the neighbors farm truck

@ydocproductions5593 4 года назад

Old Croney's Garage that’s exciting man! Sounds to me like you got the perfect donor vehicle.👍

@oldcroneysgarage9739 4 года назад

@@ydocproductions5593 I wish my truck was a short bed lol

@ydocproductions5593 4 года назад

Old Croney's Garage ya I like short beds trucks over long beds

@Captgreatvalue 11 месяцев назад

Didn’t say where you got the new cluster from or what cluster you used

@johnguilfoyle3073 Год назад

We call the transmission selection indicator the PRiNDLe. Park, Reverse, Neutral, Drive, Low.

@ydocproductions5593 Год назад

That’s great to know! Thanks😀👍

@sfoda511 3 года назад

LOL! The third hand freaked me out :)

@ydocproductions5593 3 года назад

Hahaha Ya I had a helper with this project🤣

@mountainviewturning5319 4 года назад

Very nice video neat project 👍

@ydocproductions5593 4 года назад

Thanks so much glad you enjoyed it!

@johnnyohness6610 3 года назад

If you don't think your tach is accurate, you can go through disassembly again down to the bare gauges. using a dwell tach meter to gather the actual RPMs from under the hood. compare that to what the tach reads on the dash. 3000 RPM's sounds like a lot at 60 especially if you have overdrive. Check the tag on your differential and see what your gear ratio is. If your tach dwell reading is not consistent with your dash tach you can reset it by taking two spoons and removing the tach needle carefully. There will be a tiny needle in the hole where the needle came off. If your tach reads 1000 RPM's on the dash at idle and the dwell reads 500 RPMS reinstall the needle back in the tach while the truck is running to coincides with the tach dwell meter. Just be very careful to get the tiny needle inside the tach lined up with the tach indicator needle. It may take several tries.

@ydocproductions5593 3 года назад

That’s all really good info. I think that the tach was correct because I only had a 3 speed in the truck (C6 trans), so that along with the 4.10 axle gears is probably the reason why it was 3,000 RPM.

@johnnyohness6610 3 года назад

@@ydocproductions5593 3 speed with 4:10's surely will give you a high RPM. How did you end up with a 3 speed? What year is your truck? surely you must have overdrive....NO?

@ydocproductions5593 3 года назад

@@johnnyohness6610 My truck is a 94. My only guess is why it doesn’t have a 4 speed is either it was a cheaper factory option, or maybe even special ordered for that specific transmission.

@markashlock9017 Год назад

Agreed. I’ve got a 4:10 rear end on my ‘97, and my tach reads 2000 at 60mph.

@Spoons7414 Год назад

My Speedo and odometer aren’t working in my 95. Going to have to replace them

@ydocproductions5593 Год назад

That’s too bad. I hope you can find the right parts soon!👍

@geniusatwork12 5 месяцев назад

I've heard before that you need to check the circuitry on the back of the board for an 8 or 6 cylinder marking. Does that not matter if you're just swapping new gauges into your original cluster housing?

@ydocproductions5593 5 месяцев назад

I don’t think that matters whether it’s from a 6 or 8 cyl. engine. From my research you need to make sure the gauge cluster is the same year as your truck. Otherwise the vehicle won’t charge properly.

@geniusatwork12 5 месяцев назад

@ydocproductions5593 found this out the hard way unfortunately 😂 Cluster I bought was from a 93 8 cylinder. I have a 95 6 cylinder.... truck was NOT happy lol

@fofaster 4 месяца назад

Can you offer any insight into converting a 4.5k diesel tach to be compatible with a 4.9l gasoline? In a 95 F150. 4.5k is literally a perfect tachometer for the 4.9l

@ydocproductions5593 4 месяца назад

I’m sorry but the diesel and gasoline tachometers are completely different when it comes to internal wiring. It wouldn’t even work for your truck. If you decide to do this swap it doesn’t matter what gas engine you use. What is absolutely crucial is that you use a tachometer that is the same year as your truck. If you don’t do that your truck won’t charge properly. Good luck with your swap😀👍

@aidanadams5234 10 месяцев назад

I picked up a junkyard cluster with a tach but i realized its got an analog rolling type odometer instead of the digital readout on my truck. Can i still put the tach from it in my trucks cluster?

@ydocproductions5593 10 месяцев назад

Hi Aidan good question , the thing I tell everyone who wants to do this swap is the same advice/directive I’ll lend you. It’s ABSOLUTELY IMPERATIVE you get a gauge cluster that is the same year as your vehicle otherwise your vehicle won’t charge properly. I hate to say it but the one you bought is no good. I don’t know why Ford chose to make it that way, but it is what it is🤣. I hope that answered your question and if you need more help don’t hesitate to ask. Good luck and let me know how it turns out😀👍

@larryadamssr 3 месяца назад

Where did you find the tach cluster, and where would I find someone to find out my mileage my odometer is broken?

@ydocproductions5593 3 месяца назад

Hi Larry, I got mine out of a salvage yard for $30 if you wanted you could go to ebay for example, but expect to pay way more. The only issue with this swap I’d warn you about is you HAVE TO make sure your gauge cluster is the same year as your truck, otherwise your vehicle won’t charge properly. As for your mileage it’s almost impossible to guess what your current mileage would be. You could maybe get somewhere in the ballpark by getting a car fax report and back tracking your mileage from there but no way to get an exact number. Hope that helps!

@zh9119 11 месяцев назад

4:27 oh yeah, it's easy for you because you have three hands 😁

@ydocproductions5593 11 месяцев назад

🤣

@ajantoniohernandez6251 Год назад

I have 1992 ford ranger whiteout tachometer so I got one in junkyard for 30 dlls, but the tachometer still don't work, cause the prints show the term points is not the same

@ajantoniohernandez6251 Год назад

Finally I make it work!!

@noonespecific9463 3 года назад

I subbed maybe you are still keeping up with comments from old videos, this whole cluster thing is killing me, lol. Now did I just watch you switch gauges out of a cluster you bought into your original cluster? That won’t work for me, I’m trying to restore like nearly brand new a 93 f-150 xlt , I’ve gone over the frame and drive line every inch of it all rust removed and every seal and bearing that could be changed got changed. Every single piece of the braking system replaced with new stuff including the steel brake lines. I put a flat bed on it as it’s what I preferred, and I’m to the inside of the cab now. The truck started as a automatic and someone before me changed it to a manual, to my good luck they did an excellent job making the switch, the only thing they didn’t change was they left the original cluster with the gear indicators for the auto trans and absent tach. I have a 5 speed 93 F150 xlt 4x4 just like the only I’m restoring except it’s a 300 6 banger, restore is a 5.0 liter v8. I can’t just stick the gauges on my cluster, the plugs are the same but they are oriented different on the cluster from the 6 cylinder truck. I’m wondering if I can just install my odometer into the cluster from the 6 cylinder truck? I’m betting I probably can’t. I watched your video and figured I would ask, maybe you would know, either way your video was informative and too the point, my kind of vid! So I subbed.

@ydocproductions5593 3 года назад

Hi sir, when I did this swap I bought my gauge cluster at a junk yard and put my odometer from my truck and put it in the tachometer gauge cluster I had bought. To answer your questions however about swapping your gauge clusters from your two trucks, the short answer is yes. You can take the odometer from your 93 F-150 you’re restoring and swap it in the cluster from the 6cyl truck (that way you also keep the original mileage to your vehicle) . One big detail that you HAVE TO BE SURE of is that the gauge cluster you are using is the same year as your truck. If you don’t the truck won’t charge properly, and you could mess up the ABS system of your vehicle. The article I linked at the bottom does a real good job explaining that. A gauge cluster without a factory tachometer has a plastic housing that simply won’t allow you to take the gauges from a factory tachometer gauge cluster and swap it in. The plastics are simply just molded differently from the factory. To be clear though the center odometer sections of either gauge cluster are identical. I hope all of that made sense and helps answer your questions. It sounds like you have one awesome OBS Ford. I think you’d like the small video series I’ve posted recently of restoring a 1993 F-150. Thanks so much for subscribing and welcome to the channel!😀👍 Here’s the article better explaining the process of swapping out gauge clusters below: www.ford-trucks.com/articles/installing-an-oem-tachometer-in-a-1992-1996-f-150-or-bronco/

@dehydratedwater9734 2 года назад

Your video really helped me to decide to do the same thing. But even though you moved some of the gages the the left to put the tac in. The wires didn't have to be changed at all? That just hard to believe lol but really hope is it!

@ydocproductions5593 2 года назад

The biggest thing with this swap is you HAVE TO get a gauge cluster that is the same year as your truck, otherwise it won’t charge properly (speaking from experience🤣). I’m glad the video helped you out! Good luck on the swap😀👍!

@robertself8540 Год назад

So could I buy the gauges and swap them into my cluster Insted if getting an entire new cluster

@ydocproductions5593 Год назад

That wouldn’t work because the tachometer gauge cluster and the one you have in your truck currently have different plastic moldings where the gauges sit inside of the cluster. The tachometer gauges aren’t physically compatible with the gauge cluster that doesn’t have a tach. Hope that answers your question. If you do decide to do this swap MAKE SURE you get a gauge cluster that is the same year as your truck otherwise it won’t charge properly. 👍

@dkdain9002 2 года назад

Ok so after watching this I just did the same thing. I have a 1996 F-350 with a 5.8 gas. I got the new cluster from a 1995 F-150. Everything is working tach included as it should including all the warning lights, the only issue I now have is that the ABS light is staying on where as before with the original cluster it would come on for the "lamp check" and then stay off. I even put the original cluster back in to double check. So to recap, ABS light now stays on while engine is running with the different cluster that has the tach, any idea why?

@ydocproductions5593 2 года назад

Hi DK Dani, that is something that happens when the gauge cluster isn’t the same year as your truck. I wouldn’t recommend continuing to drive your truck with the ABS light on. Down below is a link to an article article better explaining the gauge cluster swap process. I hope this was helpful and you get the ABS light fixed soon as well👍. Take care www.ford-trucks.com/articles/installing-an-oem-tachometer-in-a-1992-1996-f-150-or-bronco/

@dkdain9002 2 года назад

@@ydocproductions5593 gotta thanks. The only thing I think may be tricky on this is that 250 and 350's were still OBD1 in 96. And 150's were OBD2 in 96. I have 2 trucks, my 96 F-150 is OBD2 and my 96 F-350 is OBD1. Not sure how that could play a role in this, I figured 95 150's were OBD1 so would be more compatible with my 96 F-350

@gregoryj2043 2 года назад

Could I just buy another cluster online that had that tach and plug that right in?

@ydocproductions5593 2 года назад

Great question👍. You have to make sure the gauge cluster you buy is the same year as your truck. If you don’t your truck might not charge properly.

@paulaagaard7641 2 года назад

Why switch them from one to the other? Are the inputs different? Would one from a 95 150 fit a 94 350?

@ydocproductions5593 2 года назад

Even though the wiring hookups are the same; the housings of the tachometer gauge cluster are different from the one without a tach. I can only recommend you use a tachometer gauge cluster that is the same year as your truck. If you don’t your truck won’t charge properly. Thanks for watching😀👍

@jessewait2931 3 года назад

I just switched out the whole assembly. Gauges all working, but now i have no dash lights of any kind. Any ideas?

@ydocproductions5593 3 года назад

Is everything plugged back in including the dome light switch and fuel tank selection switch? If so then it could possibly be that the gauge cluster lights are burnt out which is fairly common.

@jessewait2931 3 года назад

@@ydocproductions5593 ill have to check. I did this 2 weeks ago. After watching this i may pull it all out it again and switch the gauges in the housing as you did so i can keep my proper mileage

@ydocproductions5593 3 года назад

@@jessewait2931 That’s a good idea, let me know how it turns out and if you need any more help😀👍

@jamesdoto4391 Год назад

Hi got a 92f150 truck with no tach, and bought 94 tach cluster on ebay to do a swap it should work and plug in right. I got 127000 miles on my original cluster . Don't know how many miles on the 94 cluster what do you think thanks jim

@ydocproductions5593 Год назад

Hi Jim, that’s a great question. Ford changed the wiring in the gauge clusters between the years of the Old Body Style Ford trucks. Everything might look the same when it comes to hooking up the wiring harness and bolting it to the dash for example, but internally they are simply wired different. Which means the 1994 gauge cluster you bought won’t work in your 1992 F150 because it’ll cause your alternator not to charge. What I tell everyone is that if you want to do this swap make sure you get the same year gauge cluster as your truck. Sorry to give you the bad news, but I would recommend you return the gauge cluster you bought off eBay and get one that matches the year as your truck. Hope that answers all your questions about this swap. If you do however have any more questions to ask I’m here to help. Take care👍 I’ve also linked an article down below that helps explain this gauge cluster swap and is a great resource to have: www.ford-trucks.com/articles/installing-an-oem-tachometer-in-a-1992-1996-f-150-or-bronco/

@kylespeck3480 3 года назад

3000 rpms at 60 what gears do you have my 89 bronco with 3.55s with 3 speed would do 80 at 3500 so

@ydocproductions5593 3 года назад

I had 4.10 gears in the axle

@Vyraxis 3 года назад

what gears do you have i have e4od, 4.10 gears and 235-75-R15 tires i turn 2300 rpm at 70

@ydocproductions5593 3 года назад

I had 4.10 gears with a C6 transmission. It was roughly 3,000 rpm at 60 mph.

@maxlowrey3356 2 года назад

Where did you find the new cluster? I have a 95 f150 and no tach and I want one badly. Did you go to a salvage yard and pull an entire cluster? If so, what should I look for at the yard or do you have any helpful links to point me in the right direction. Thanks

@ydocproductions5593 2 года назад

Hi Max, I got the gauge cluster at my local junk yard. It was the entire cluster pulled out. If you go to get one yourself make sure you get one that is the same year as your truck. Otherwise the truck won’t charge properly. As long as it isn’t one from a diesel any gauge cluster will work (F-150,F-250,F-350, and even one’s out of a Ford Bronco). Hope that helps. If you have anymore questions or need help feel free to ask. Here’s an article I refer people to that helps with the gauge cluster swap👍: www.ford-trucks.com/articles/installing-an-oem-tachometer-in-a-1992-1996-f-150-or-bronco/

@maxlowrey3356 2 года назад

@@ydocproductions5593 Thank you so much brother! What else are you planning to do to your truck?

@ydocproductions5593 2 года назад

@@maxlowrey3356 I ended up selling that crew cab Ford a little over a year ago. I now have a 1997 f-250 7.3 Powerstroke and a 1988 f-250 7.3IDI diesel trucks for the channel. Both are getting restored

@maxlowrey3356 2 года назад

@@ydocproductions5593 Oh wow that’s great!

@paulstanley1968 4 года назад

How did you do this for $30? Instrument clusters are $150 - $200 on ebay. I've been watching for a couple years now. I can never find one local in a junkyard.

@ydocproductions5593 4 года назад

Paul Stanley I was lucky enough to find one at a local junk yard and they only charged me $30 for it. It’s very important however to find a gauge cluster that matches the year of your Ford otherwise the vehicle won’t charge properly. (Ask me how I know🤣!)

@LongWalkerActual 4 года назад

@@ydocproductions5593 So, what would cause it not to charge?

@ydocproductions5593 4 года назад

A guy I’m not exactly sure, but my best guess is that as the years went by they used a different way to run the circuitry on the cluster.

@velezdragon3574 3 года назад

Can it be done with a 85 Ford ranger?,I want a tac so bad

@ydocproductions5593 3 года назад

Hi Tyson, that’s a really good question. I’m not quite sure if it can be done on a Ranger. I’ve never worked on one before, but you could always try to find a tachometer gauge cluster at your local junkyard and see if it works😀👍.

@jacobtowne4074 3 года назад

Is there anyway to do this to a 1983-1987 f250 6.9idi? I hate the look of the extra bulky tachometers and would prefer if I could put one in in the gauge cluster panel

@ydocproductions5593 3 года назад

Hi Jacob. I’m not quite sure if this would work for the 83-87 year trucks. I made this video specifically for the 92-97 year fords and have no experience with the 83-87 Fords. Since I’ve never worked on one I can only guess. The best advice I can give is to go to your local U-Pull It and pull a tachometer gauge cluster and see if it has the same wiring hook ups in your existing truck. As you know those generation of vehicles weren’t computerized so you would also have to see if it’s even possible to take the existing odometer that’s currently in your truck and place it into the tach. cluster. I hope that helps😀👍!

@jamesheichel9465 3 месяца назад

That only works if you have the right year to year and cluster setup. There are actually wiring differences. Not all years are a straight swap. You'll know it's wrong when your alternator isn't charging your battery. Lol

@ydocproductions5593 3 месяца назад

You’re absolutely correct. I tell everyone who comments on doing this swap to get the right year gauge cluster.

@user-wv4gy3jp4c 15 дней назад

@@ydocproductions5593shat! 😮I'm really happy that I got the exact same year . I swapped a 94 for a 94 with a tac. It works great 👍

@ydocproductions5593 14 дней назад

@@user-wv4gy3jp4c that’s great to hear!

@metalartRestoration123 4 года назад

Cool mate simple job great result and 3000 rpm at 60mph dose seem a bit high what is your truck idling at?

@ydocproductions5593 4 года назад

metal art Thanks Metal Art! I’m really happy with how it turned out. It idles around 800 RPM. The reason it has such high RPMs at 60mph is because it has 4.10 gears and only a 3 speed transmission.

@metalartRestoration123 4 года назад

@@ydocproductions5593 yer right not the best for highway driving and fuel economy.

@ydocproductions5593 4 года назад

metal art The only way I’d get better fuel economy is if I pushed my truck out of a plane.....

@metalartRestoration123 4 года назад

🤣 good one.

@murphymmc 4 года назад

Had a Ford van with that C-6 transmission, no overdrive, that's pretty normal for them. Bullet-proof transmission though, designed for hauling and pulling. Current '92 Ford 7.3 IDI diesel has overdrive, 70 mph at 1900 RPM.

@thebookofluke 3 года назад

Hey Cody, what model did you pull the new cluster out of? Im getting my grandads '93 F250 here soon and I really like this vid. Thanks!

@ydocproductions5593 3 года назад

Hey Luke, I got this gauge cluster out of a junk yard. It doesn’t matter if it’s a f-150, f-250, or f-350 as long as you get a gauge cluster that is the same year as your truck it should work👍. Linked below is an article going through the whole process and does a really good job explaining some of the questions you might have: www.ford-trucks.com/articles/installing-an-oem-tachometer-in-a-1992-1996-f-150-or-bronco/

@rodneycox4261 3 года назад

where can i buy this tac

@ydocproductions5593 3 года назад

You can get them online (they’re expensive), or you can go to your local junkyards. I managed to get it for only $30. Just make sure you get one the same year as your truck😀👍

@jimmyboe25 2 года назад

What rear gear you got a 4.10?

@ydocproductions5593 2 года назад

Yes it was 4.10 gears

@ngk330 6 месяцев назад

I’m gonna need to find one locally, eBay is $250

@ydocproductions5593 6 месяцев назад

You can try to find one at your local salvage yard just make sure you get one that is the same year as your vehicle otherwise your truck might not charge properly.👍

@mountcastlegarage5381 3 года назад

That was way to easy👍👍

@ydocproductions5593 3 года назад

If I can do it anybody can🤣! Thanks for watching!👍

@mattsteinhoff1638 3 года назад

Did you disconnect the battery before taking the cluster out? Looking to do this on mine and don’t want to screw up the cluster.

@ydocproductions5593 3 года назад

You’re definitely gonna want to disconnect the battery before you remove it. Just make sure when you do swap out the gauge clusters that you get one that is the same year as your truck. Thanks for watching and have fun with the swap!😀👍

@danielkornegay4506 3 года назад

Where can I find one for a 1992 Ford F-250 XLT 5.8L Long wheel base, duel fuel tanks?

@ydocproductions5593 3 года назад

Hi Daniel, I got my gauge cluster out of a junk yard. As long as you get a gauge cluster out of a gas truck (doesn’t matter what engine it has) that matches the same year as your vehicle it should work. Below is an article I like to recommend to people that does a really great job explaining the whole process to those that haven’t done this swap before. Hope this helps!😀👍 www.ford-trucks.com/articles/installing-an-oem-tachometer-in-a-1992-1996-f-150-or-bronco/

@baronallison941 3 года назад

So I just got a 97 F250HD, and just ordered an instrument cluster from a 94 Bronco. THEN I noticed you match-the-year-and-month comment. Is there a list somewhere showing when the instruments changed? And/or can I just take everything but the speedo from the junkyard and put those into my existing cluster?

@ydocproductions5593 3 года назад

Hi Baron, great question! I’m not aware of any such chart that would list when the gauge clusters changed. When it comes to swapping in the gauges you bought at the junkyard they wont work in your current setup simply because the instrument cluster in your truck has plastic that isn’t molded to accept a tachometer gauge. I hope all of that made sense and answers all your questions. If there’s anything else I can do to help you out don’t hesitate to ask😀👍 Linked below is a website that I’ve recommended to several people that have had similar questions like yours, and might be of use: www.ford-trucks.com/articles/installing-an-oem-tachometer-in-a-1992-1996-f-150-or-bronco/

@baronallison941 3 года назад

@@ydocproductions5593 Thank you!! The above link led me eventually to this page, which looks like the Holy Grail for this topic: www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1161730-instrument-cluster-cross-compatibility.html Assuming that they're right, it looks like the changes in pin-outs are between 1992-93, 1994-95, and 1996-97. So I need to send my panel back and shop for a 96/97 only.

@ydocproductions5593 3 года назад

@@baronallison941 That’s great to hear! I’m glad you found that info! Good luck on your swap😀👍!

@baronallison941 3 года назад

Well thanks to you, I now have a tach in my cluster as of an hour ago. Could Not Have Done It Without You. Especially the trick about unscrewing the shifter indicator cable. I'm new to Fords and doubt I would have figured that one out on my own. Thank you, dude, thank you.

@ydocproductions5593 3 года назад

@@baronallison941 I’m so glad to hear that dude! I was hoping it would work out for ya. Enjoy your truck😀👍

@richsadowski1031 3 года назад

Would an instrument cluster from a F-250 fit in a F-150 for the same year? The clusters look identical on eBay.

@ydocproductions5593 3 года назад

Hi Rich, I believe the f-150, f-250, and f-350 gauge clusters are all the same. The most important part is if the gauge cluster is the same year as your truck. Thanks for watching!👍

@richsadowski1031 3 года назад

I’ll let you know if it works. Ty

@Coziesk4rma 3 года назад

Hey @YDOC I got a 94 f150 I'm looking to add a tachometer for but everyone says you can only buy the pre assembled one's. Did you buy this pre assembled or is there somewhere I can go to order or buy these? Awesome to know hooking it up is super easy as well

@ydocproductions5593 3 года назад

I bought this complete cluster out of a truck at a junk yard. You can’t just buy the tachometer section and add it to your pre existing gauge cluster because the plastic is molded a different way as well as the gauge lights are in a different spots. One thing you have to be careful of as well is to make sure you buy one that is the same year as your truck. If you don’t the truck won’t charge properly. I hope that answers your question Johnathan. Thanks for watching😀👍!

@guguimke5799 3 года назад

@@ydocproductions5593 So which truck did you take this out of? I have an 88 F150, I guess I'm curious what truck you pulled yours out of. Thanks!

@ydocproductions5593 3 года назад

@@guguimke5799 I got this gauge cluster out of an 1992 f-250 I bought at the junk yard. If you decide to do this modification you have to make sure the gauge cluster is the same year as your truck. This video is specifically made for trucks that are from 1992-1996/7. I’m not sure if this modification would work on your 88 f-150. I hope that answers your question, and thanks for watching😀👍!

@1889michaelcraig 3 года назад

I did mine a few years ago. Don't do what I did and get an instrument cluster from a diesel for a gas truck. It won't work

@ydocproductions5593 3 года назад

That’s really good advice! It makes sense because the tachometer on a diesel only goes up to about 4,500rpm v.s. The gas gauges that go up to about 6,000rpm.👍

@1889michaelcraig 3 года назад

@@ydocproductions5593 I swapped the whole cluster. Then my truck wouldn't start. Then had to find another cluster from a gas truck for the tack

@ydocproductions5593 3 года назад

@@1889michaelcraig After you got one from a gas engine did it end up working?

@1889michaelcraig 3 года назад

@@ydocproductions5593 yes. It worked perfect.

@ydocproductions5593 3 года назад

@@1889michaelcraig that’s good to hear👍

@raulangulo6351 2 года назад

It will keep the same mileage right ?

@ydocproductions5593 2 года назад

Yes as long as you use the original odometer section of your truck it will keep your exact same mileage. If you decide to do this swap make sure you get a tachometer gauge cluster that is the same year as your truck, otherwise it won’t charge properly. Thanks for watching 😀👍

@raulangulo6351 2 года назад

@@ydocproductions5593 ok sounds good, yea I have a 1997 f250 donor truck and I’m fixing my 1997 f250 with those parts, (Obs) we’re going to make a long bed to short bed conversion, I already converted it to power windows, mirrors and locks

@javarenas 3 года назад

What instrument cluster did you get? From what truck!

@ydocproductions5593 3 года назад

I got this gauge cluster from a junk yard truck.👍

@troyanthony7728 4 года назад

i wonder if this would work on a 4.9 inline 6 model which engine do you have?

@ydocproductions5593 4 года назад

Troy Anthony My truck has the 460 (7.5l). As far as I know as long as you have a gauge cluster that matches the year of your vehicle, it should work.

@tylerpropes2217 Год назад

I have a question, I have a 94 f150 and I found the one that has the tack today and the year of the cluster with the tac I got today is a 92 and was wondering if it will still work with my 94f150, on the other note my original cluster has the battery light and the cluster I got with the rpm gauge don’t seams to have that light of the battery indicator?

@ydocproductions5593 Год назад

I don’t think your 92 gauge cluster will work in your 94 f150 because Ford made internal changes to the gauge cluster between years. I always recommend that if you decide to do this swap you need to have the same year gauge cluster as your truck. Here’s a link to an article that I like to reference people to who are doing this swap: www.ford-trucks.com/articles/installing-an-oem-tachometer-in-a-1992-1996-f-150-or-bronco/ To answer your second question the gauge cluster with the tachometer should have a battery light however it would be located in a different spot that the original cluster currently in your 94 f150. I hope that answers your questions.👍

@tylerpropes2217 Год назад

I appreciate that so much I have another question related to that, I was wondering if I got a gauge on eBay and the guy said it came out of a 95 f150, but the cluster said for 96 but I was wondering if it’s a plug and play for my 94f150 thank you so much!

@cadenwalker3938 Год назад

I’m not 100% on the 150’s but I know that on the 250’s and 350’s 92-93 work 94-95 work and 96

@jayallen408 2 месяца назад

If you didn't care about the mileage would you even have to change out the centerpiece

@ydocproductions5593 2 месяца назад

@@jayallen408 if you don’t care then yes you could do that, however I wouldn’t recommend it for legality reasons. You want to keep the original mileage of your truck with the mileage of the original gauge cluster.

@jayallen408 2 месяца назад

@@ydocproductions5593 I agree with you. Do you think the instrument cluster would work the same with an 88 Bronco? If I went and found an 80s F-150 or Bronco with a tack I can install it in my 88 Bronco dash

@ydocproductions5593 2 месяца назад

@@jayallen408 I know the gauge clusters are different on those generations of trucks, but the principle should still be the same.

@jayallen408 2 месяца назад

@@ydocproductions5593 very cool thanks I'll try it out and go look for one this weekend at the junkyard

@edwardhammerhands114 3 года назад

Where did you buy the new set up?

@ydocproductions5593 3 года назад

I was able to find that gauge cluster at a local junkyard.

@vern0312 2 года назад

Bro has 4 hands, no wonder it was easy to replace.

@7993mick 3 года назад

Don't throw the speedometer out it has a spare psom in it. Something that is known to go bad.

@ydocproductions5593 3 года назад

That’s a good tip!

@bishdavid99 3 года назад

oh i also ad leds to it at same time

@ydocproductions5593 3 года назад

I bet those LEDs were a HUGE upgrade from the stock light bulbs.

@noahbartholomew932 2 года назад

This doesn't work with any obs ford if it has a battery light it needs the tach-less speedo for the alternator to properly charge

@ydocproductions5593 2 года назад

In order to do this swap it needs a tachometer gauge cluster out of the same year truck otherwise the alternator won’t charge👍

@secretagentrandybeans5298 9 месяцев назад

What about the actual tachometer cable? Where is that come from?

@ydocproductions5593 9 месяцев назад

That’s a really good question. I’m not exactly sure. All I know is that there are 3 connections that plug into the back of the gauge cluster. I don’t know if it gets a signal from the ignition coil or what exactly.

@FreeStatePatriotTt 3 года назад

Please don’t trash the PSOM. they are not made anymore.

@ydocproductions5593 3 года назад

I still have it👍

@nickpanhead7209 3 года назад

Great video looks like you do nice clean careful work. Do you know if this would work for a 87 ford F150 not sure if it came with a tach on my model XLT lariat. I would have to start looking on other youtube videos of a 87 to see if I spot one. I only have the truck about a month

@ydocproductions5593 3 года назад

Thanks Nick I’m glad you liked the video! Im not sure if this modification would work on the older 87-91 year Ford models. This video was specifically made just for the 92-96/7 Ford trucks. If you do try to swap your gauge cluster out for one with a tachometer just make sure you get one that is the same year as your truck. I hope that answers your question. Thanks again for the kind words and welcome to the channel😀👍!

@nickpanhead7209 3 года назад

@@ydocproductions5593 thank you for getting back to me, I seen 87 with a tach in the cluster. Just have to keep an eye out for one now. You made it look so easy. Thanks for making your videos

@ydocproductions5593 3 года назад

@@nickpanhead7209 No problem! I would start looking for a gauge cluster at your pick ‘n’ pull junkyards. They’re gonna be way cheaper than if you were to buy one online. I hope it works out for ya👍!

@nickpanhead7209 3 года назад

@@ydocproductions5593 Cody I think I found one, do you know if it matters that it's coming out of a manual transmission and mine is a automatic transmission

@ydocproductions5593 3 года назад

@@nickpanhead7209 To my knowledge I don’t believe it matters. The only difference between the two of them is the automatic has the “P-R-D-2-1” diagram. The manual doesn’t. Hope that helps👍

@jimlangley4779 3 года назад

Where did you get it from?

@ydocproductions5593 3 года назад

I got that gauge cluster from a junk yard.

@jimlangley4779 3 года назад

@@ydocproductions5593 stick shift truck I am thinking? Do I have to replace the housing like you did

@ydocproductions5593 3 года назад

@@jimlangley4779 Yes the housing has to be replaced, because the instrument cluster plastic is formed differently where the gauges sit clip in. As well as the light bulbs which are in different spots.

@MrBaeza1994 4 года назад

Where did you buy it dude?

@ydocproductions5593 4 года назад

MrBaeza1994 I got mine at a local junkyard.

@MrBaeza1994 4 года назад

YDOC Productions damn, looks like I’m out of luck. Thanks anyway

@ydocproductions5593 4 года назад

MrBaeza1994 No worries man! Good luck🤙

@lukemiddaugh1482 3 года назад

Link to where to get it?

@ydocproductions5593 3 года назад

I found this gauge cluster at my local junkyard. Thanks for watching! I hope you found it helpful😀👍!

@lukemiddaugh1482 3 года назад

@@ydocproductions5593 super duper helpful! Going to be doing this myself soon. Needed a solid tutorial tho. Thanks!

@ydocproductions5593 3 года назад

@@lukemiddaugh1482 Awesome! Just make sure you get a cluster that is the same year as your truck. Besides that it’s a pretty straightforward job👍

@lukemiddaugh1482 3 года назад

@@ydocproductions5593 For sure! Thanks so much for the advice.

@robperkins2674 2 года назад

yeah just get a diesel dash

@ydocproductions5593 2 года назад

Unfortunately if you put a diesel gauge cluster in a gas truck it won’t work properly. The wiring in the clusters is different. Thanks for watching😀👍

@jimconway3301 3 года назад

Don't throw anything away. Put online and sell it. There is always somebody out there that my need it.

@ydocproductions5593 3 года назад

That’s really good advice! They definitely aren’t making these parts anymore.

@batcavecomics4499 3 года назад

Great video, after watching I went and found one at my junk yard for $35 and installed it. Best part is I took my other one back to the junk yard and got my money back so mine was basically free. Love having the tachometer. It also bothered me that my truck didn’t have one.

@ydocproductions5593 3 года назад

That’s awesome! I’m so glad to hear this video was able to help you out! The fact that you swapped it out for free is a truly a great deal. Thanks for watching!

@russellwaters7381 Год назад

You need to make sure the cluster you swap is within the adjacent year of your truck ... or the alternator will not charge your battery

@ydocproductions5593 Год назад

That’s absolutely true!👍

@TexasSteveS 8 месяцев назад

Just spent "days" "here". Many trips to the parts store for alternators. Careful with LED light swaps too ... might not provide the right resistance on the "charge system" circuit to "excite" the alternator. Was a "long class". Lol

@jtthill5475 4 года назад

Well I'll be dipped, something easy on a newer Ford. Thanks for sharing.

@ydocproductions5593 4 года назад

JT Thill Thanks for watching!😀👍

@chiefjaspil 5 месяцев назад

I did not see where to purchase the TAC! did I miss that? Also, I have a 1996 f150 XL Is my Truck compatible with what you did here?

@rustyshacklef00rd 3 года назад

Lifesaver, quick question, would swapping in a whole new cluster with the tach work? Or do you need to keep the OG speedo for the mileage?

@ydocproductions5593 3 года назад

Hi, You could swap in a whole new cluster with a tachometer, but the great thing about this swap is that the speedometer sections are universal so you can keep the same mileage on your truck. Not only is keeping the original speedometer the legal thing to do so the mileage is correct when you decide to sell it in the future, but also you keep the same PSOM (Programmable Speed Odometer Module) and wouldn’t have to recalibrate it if you put in a new one. So in my opinion it’s worth keeping the original Speedometer section when you do this swap. Hope all that made sense and helps. If you have anymore questions feel free to ask😀👍 Down below I’ve linked an article which has helped out many people who are about to take on this swap: www.ford-trucks.com/articles/installing-an-oem-tachometer-in-a-1992-1996-f-150-or-bronco/

@marcelledbetter7296 6 месяцев назад

4.9 I6's will run at 3k rpm for a lifetime. Originally designed as a tractor motor, the older Ford I6 runs at 3k for peak combination of efficiency, torque and horsepower. That idea carried over into the 4.9 I6. The only real wear on the lower end of the I6 occurs in the top 90% of the powerband. Keep the pedal below that + good oil maintenance and the lower end can easily last 500k+. Easily. It wasn't broke so they didn't fix it.

@ydocproductions5593 6 месяцев назад

The 4.9l is a great engine. One of the best engines ford ever produced. Wish they still had it around in modern vehicles.

@billjones2005 Год назад

I put a 66,000 mile 2001 Lincoln Town Car complete harness / dash cluster - 4.6 & AOD & stock column in a 1940 Ford - can you guys tell me what donor dash & tachometer I need to do this swap ??? Thanks for any help - also I understand - I heard the Town Car power steering pump needs to be switched out to a Mustang or F-150 power steering pump - anybody know which 1 ?????

@ydocproductions5593 Год назад

Sorry, but I’m not versed on Lincoln vehicles or the swaps your wanting to do. It sounds like an awesome project though! Good luck with it👍!

@xXKinGofbLadEsXx 7 месяцев назад

Question My truck has the same thing, 460 with no tachometer, is the odometer screen serviceable? The screen in mine is very... faded? Only other way I can think to describe it is when you put a magnet to an old tv and it distorts the picture. Can't see the milage

@ydocproductions5593 7 месяцев назад

I know exactly what your talking about. That’s a fairly common problem with those trucks. I’m not sure exactly why it happens, however I have no idea how to fix/service that. I’m not saying it’s impossible to fix, but I’m willing to bet the money it would take to fix it isn’t worth it. Wish I had a better solution for ya.

@sladewoodson-xn7ys 9 месяцев назад

Where can I purchase the RPM tachometer and housing for my 1988 F-150 automatic with a 302?

@ydocproductions5593 9 месяцев назад

Hi Slade, I haven’t done a swap on the 1987-1991 ford trucks so I’m not too versed on it. I think the process is similar to the 92-1997 OBS ford trucks however. That being said I would look at your local salvage yard or eBay for one. One thing I tell everyone that wants to do this swap in their 92-97 trucks is to make sure you get a gauge cluster that is the same year as your truck otherwise it might not charge properly. Again I don’t know if that applies to your generation of truck but better safe than sorry. Hope that helps👍

@dn-kg6rb 2 года назад

Great overall video, and camera work ! Well explained when it needed to be, and edited when appropriate. Your video motivated me to change mine, thanks !!

@ydocproductions5593 2 года назад

Thank you so much for the kind words I’m glad the video was helpful! Just remember to get a gauge cluster that is the same year as your truck otherwise it might not charge properly😀👍

@williamaviles6420 Год назад

was the cluster of a 4.9 or V/8?

@roberttravis6167 4 месяца назад

My ? Does it matter which speedo section you use? For the swap or are the speedo /odometer the same in both. I would like to keep the proper odometer reading.

@ydocproductions5593 4 месяца назад

Hi, the speedometer/odometer is the same throughout, so you can keep the original odometer and correct miles on your truck. I have to warn you though. You have to make absolutely sure that the gauge cluster you buy is the same year as your truck, otherwise your truck might not charge properly. Good luck with your truck👍

@chiefjaspil 5 месяцев назад

Reading some of the other comments it appears I need to go to the junk yard and find a ford which Has a TAC in the dash, just to have find the right one

@ydocproductions5593 5 месяцев назад

Yup I would check your local salvage yard and see what you can find. However, you have to get a tachometer that is the same year as your truck otherwise your vehicle won’t charge properly. Good luck with the swap😀👍!

@collinnicholasns 11 месяцев назад

Now one thing that wasn't mentioned and im not sure if it is accurate but if it is its important is that you have to get a cluster for the engine that your truck has so 6 cyl or 8 cyl, the size doesn't matter but number of cylinders does

@ydocproductions5593 11 месяцев назад

I’ve heard that too, however I don’t think it matters wether it’s a 6cyl or 8cyl but what DOES matter is wether it’s a gas or diesel gauge cluster. Also the gauge cluster has to be the same year as your truck otherwise it won’t charge properly.

@WesleyJohnsonMI 4 года назад

Not too shabby! Ford & Chevy trucks of the '90s had a lot of factory pre-wired options. If you're looking for factory service manuals & wiring diagrams, check out www.faxonautolit.com They have manuals for every manufacturer there is. Happy hunting for your next project!

@ydocproductions5593 4 года назад

Wesley Johnson Thanks Wesley! Ya these older generations of trucks were definitely a lot simpler than what they roll out today. I’ll certainly be checking out that website cause those Chilton/Haynes manuals you get at the auto parts store aren’t worth crap🤣. I’m searching every day for a new project so hopefully one comes my way soon. Fingers crossed🤞

@WesleyJohnsonMI 4 года назад

@@ydocproductions5593 you won't be disappointed with them! There's more information in them, than you'd expect. The wiring diagram book for my '93 Chevy pickup, shows every schematic for every option available for that year. It has correct wire colors, what pigtails were used, where it's plugged in at, etc. If you ever need AC Delco or FoMoCo pigtail connector part numbers, let me know. I've got the charts for those too.

@ydocproductions5593 4 года назад

Wesley Johnson That’s a treasure trove of information! I’ll definitely let you know, when it comes to wiring I’ll take all the help I can get.

@michaelwilde2903 Год назад

Will this work on the 87 through 91 body styles as well? I have an 87 f150 that I would love to do this to.

@ydocproductions5593 Год назад

I haven’t tried it myself but I’ve heard it works just the same as the 92-97 trucks. Just make sure you have a gauge cluster the same year as your truck. Good luck! Let me know how it works out😀👍

@bobbyboothang9275 Год назад

I have a 93 350 and I pulled the gages from a 96. Is it still plug and play to swap them?

@ydocproductions5593 Год назад

In theory the gauges themselves are all interchangeable however just to be on the safe side I always tell people they should only buy parts that are the same year as their truck. Its definitely up to you just be careful. Best of luck to ya. Let me know how it turns out😀👍

@demariojason 2 года назад

Might sound like a silly question but could I get a 94 bronco cluster and throw it into my 94 F150?

@ydocproductions5593 2 года назад

That’s a great question! I’ve never messed with the Bronco gauge clusters, but since it’s the “Old Body Style” platform, and the same year as your F-150, in theory it should work just fine👍.

@demariojason 2 года назад

@@ydocproductions5593 thx!! I've been doing a little homework on it and believe it does.

@bsgfan1 3 года назад

So I can’t just put the tach itself into my cluster? My original cluster is like your first one.

@ydocproductions5593 3 года назад

That is correct. The gauge cluster without a tach has a different plastic molding and less light bulbs than the gauge cluster that originally have a tach. Your gonna have to find a tach that is the same year as your vehicle in order to do this modification. Hope this helps😀👍.

@lordbennett1296 3 года назад

I have the 1996 Ford f150 eddie bauer addition can I do this to it?

@ydocproductions5593 3 года назад

As long as you get a gauge cluster that is the same year as your truck this swap should work fine in your truck😀👍. Thanks for watching

@yourbuddyaj 9 месяцев назад

Yo this dude has four hands-I couldn’t imagine.

@ydocproductions5593 9 месяцев назад

Makes working on it a lot easier🤣

@anthonygrima2965 2 месяца назад

So you didn’t have to change any of the wiring?

@ydocproductions5593 2 месяца назад

All you have to do is make sure the gauge cluster is the exact same year as your truck otherwise your vehicle won’t charge properly. No wiring change is needed. Good luck with your swap😀👍

@marcoc4861 3 месяца назад

Will this work with the 94 e350 idi diesel?

@ydocproductions5593 3 месяца назад

Hi, I never have worked on the e-series of vans and so I don’t know exactly but the principal would be the same. You would have to get a guage cluster out of a e series van that has a factory tach. That same gauge cluster would have to be a diesel gauge cluster. The gas and diesel gauge clusters are NOT interchangeable. Lastly that same gauge cluster would have to be one that’s the same year as your van otherwise the vehicle won’t charge properly. As long as it meets all that criteria it just might work, but no promises/guarantees because I don’t know if the writing would work as well. Hope that helps

@mikebonom 3 года назад

Where do I find the stuff to do this for a 1990 f150

@ydocproductions5593 3 года назад

You can find these gauge clusters at junkyards. Also on the internet but they cost a lot more👍

@colinhess8900 3 года назад

I have a 96 f150, and I snagged a instrument cluster out of a 95. It was too good a price to pass up, but I’d really like to use it in my truck. Are there any resources out there on the exact differences between the two? I’m hoping there’s some way of modifying the 95 cluster to work in the 96. It might work as is. My truck is dated 08/95, and the cluster I got says A061095, which I’m guessing is august 6, 1995. Might have to bite the bullet and just pull the cluster out of the truck and compare them

@ydocproductions5593 3 года назад

Hi Colin, no modifications would be needed to swap in the cluster you bought. It sounds like the 2 gauge cluster you have are so close enough in year that it would work just fine. I linked an article down below that does a really good job of not only explaining how to do the swap step by step, but also explaining how Ford changed the wiring of the gauge clusters throughout the production of the OBS trucks. I hope it answers any questions or concerns you might have.😀👍 www.ford-trucks.com/articles/installing-an-oem-tachometer-in-a-1992-1996-f-150-or-bronco/

@colinhess8900 3 года назад

@@ydocproductions5593 I actually just got the swap done a little bit ago. No abs light, charges just fine. They were the same in nearly every respect. I believe that my “96” is in fact one of the infamous “95” trucks with OBDII. Absolutely blind luck that it worked out that way!

@ydocproductions5593 3 года назад

@@colinhess8900 That’s great to hear! Enjoy your truck😀👍!