coon.hunter_21 Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 ok first is the gauge cluster.ive got the idiot lights.I'm wanting a new cluster with a tach and gauges. what is the best and easiest way the take the old cluster out? where to unhook the speedo cable is the best?? and is there any other cluster that will plug back into the plug from the stock idiot light cluster??i can do without the tach but would like it.just lookin for tips and ideas? my next question is the quick snap things as found on the fuel rail and tranny coolant lines. my concern is on the transmission coolant lines.has anyone rigged up a way to go without these? or a way so they won't leak or crack? any easy or better way to use them? once again just lookin for tips and advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue88Comanche Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 It will not be 100% plug and play.. you will need to swap out the sending units for oil temp and pressure. other than that just plug in the now cluster... also if the plastic is blue on your cluster you need to go for another blue one, same goes for white. in 1990 or 1991 (can't remember what year) they swapped to electronic speedometer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garvin Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 They swapped to electric in '91. Any cluster from '84-'90 Cherokee and '86-'90 Comanche will work. If you do find one from an '84-'86, you will need the speedometer cable also as that mount is a bit different in back. '87-'90 will be a direct bolt in with only changing out those two sensors (oil and coolant). For the quick snap rings, the only way I know of is to make a different line with AN fittings. The little plastic clips are cheap if you need to replace them, as well as the little rubber o-ring inside. Those clips and o-rings tend to last for a long time (I usually have issues with the hoses going bad before the clips and o-rings). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimoshel Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 The biggest trouble I've had with the 'quick connects' is when they get full of crud. You can't squeeze them enough to dis engage them. I spray a little solvent into the connector, then blow it with the air hose. Second biggest problem is when they come apart the o ring falls out and gets lost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
partsmj Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 I disconnected my cable at the trans, and fed it thru the dash. It made it a lot easier to disconnect and reconnect it to the speedometer. I have an 88. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue88Comanche Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 '87-'90 will be a direct bolt in with only changing out those two sensors (oil and coolant). i guess it would be coolant temp not oil.. should have thought just a bit more :shake: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coon.hunter_21 Posted August 4, 2011 Author Share Posted August 4, 2011 alrite guys! thanks for the help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coon.hunter_21 Posted August 4, 2011 Author Share Posted August 4, 2011 and what kind of sending unit do i need to replace the old 1s with?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParadiseMJ Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 At the parts store they should ask you "Gauges or Lights"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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