BryceOJ Posted July 10, 2014 Posted July 10, 2014 Got an 88 and looking for the older color scheme instrument color (darkish blue) not the black and red. I'm not sure which would be compatible, Mine right now has the big fuel gauge and the speedo gauge with idiot lights. I have column shift, so I have the indicator. I know if i get a cluster with gauges i would have to get new temperature sensor and oil pressure sensor. Not sure what will happen if its one with a tachometer since I don't have one. I'm guessing ill have to get the 3/4 cluster which has the big fuel gauge still and no tach.
Keyav8r Posted July 10, 2014 Posted July 10, 2014 If you install a cluster with a tachometer, it will work. The wiring is in the harness and the signal is being sent. All you need is the tach. Your problem will be finding a cluster with the indicator for the automatic trans. Someone posted a fix with an indicator mounted on the column, not sure who it was.
Keyav8r Posted July 10, 2014 Posted July 10, 2014 Just saw a photo of Hornbrod's truck with the column mounted transmission indicator. Look at the post for shifter knobs in the Pub section.
BryceOJ Posted July 10, 2014 Author Posted July 10, 2014 Okay thanks guys. Would love to have a tach and that's good to hear that it'll work! Now to find a cluster! Haha
BryceOJ Posted July 10, 2014 Author Posted July 10, 2014 What years will I have to stick with? Are there any issues with certain years for my 88?
Keyav8r Posted July 10, 2014 Posted July 10, 2014 Probably Renix era trucks 87-90 as they use mechanical speedometer drives. The speedometer end of the cables may differ in the way they connect/clip onto the speedo hub during those years. The ideal find would be one like Dainternetguy's in the color scheme you want. I believe someone on the forums has grafted the shift indicator into a non-auto cluster and someone else has mounted a shift indicator on the column. Both mods should be/may be in the DIY section.
johnj92131 Posted July 10, 2014 Posted July 10, 2014 Like so (not my truck) Nice tack modification. Where did you get the picture from? This is on my "to do" list of half way finished projects somewhere/sometime.
91Pioneer Posted July 10, 2014 Posted July 10, 2014 Pic is from an eBay listing. But this is what you guys really want to know: http://comancheclub.com/topic/14086-upgrading-to-a-gauge-package-w-column-shifter/
BryceOJ Posted July 10, 2014 Author Posted July 10, 2014 Thank you all for the helpful guidance! Now to find a gauge cluster!
88ComancheMitch Posted July 18, 2014 Posted July 18, 2014 I can get you one. Send me a PM if interested.
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