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Eliteman76
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I had done the swap to Blue LEDs on my cluster, removing the diffuser caps, but I had fought tooth and nail with my turn signal lights of all things.
I ended up keeping the 194 bulbs in the turn signal sockets.
Otherwise, no issues.
I took my cluster comletely apart, used a old toothbrush, and dish soap.
I had to clean my dash out before powertour, amazing how much body dust had settled in the dash that made things a mess. And keep in mind, my GTS was painted 2+ years ago.
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Andrew:GTS.ORG admin, '72 Q code 5 speed Restomod
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occupant
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That's what the 73-87 Chevy truck guys do. It works well if you tape everything right. http://www.73-87.com/7387garage/interior/dashlights.htm This is on my to-do list but I'll be sourcing a better, non-crumbling, non-flaking, uncracked cluster to do it with. That and figure out why my lights don't work to begin with, which will be SO much easier in a garage. |
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crispy23c
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I blew out the whole gauge pack, cleaned every connection, blew out the cluster with air and careful cleaning with a microfiber cloth, selected best gauges... and the lighting is...meh. Think I will replace with LEDs and be done with it.
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Eliteman76
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Night and day difference.
Makes a big difference early AM and also dusk.
I've had a fair amount of guys asking me locally, and any car/truck can benefit from an LED swap in the cluster.
For me, not that I would consider it a safety issue, but I sure like being able to see my cluster.
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BackInBlack
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Regarding the light intensity of the dash lights in the previous post...
I also found that I had to replace the headlight switch. The old reostat (variable resistor) in the switch was loosing over 3Volts to the dash lights. I replaced the switched and only dropped about 0.3Volts. I bought my LED dash kit from http://www.hipoparts.com/ They sell a complete kit with very nice instructions. You can probably save $20 but you have to buy loose packs and will have extra left over. I also bought the needle paint from them for about $2.50 (if my memory serves me.) It was great talking to the guys there (i think his name was Bill). He is a Ford guy and a cleveland engine fan. I talked to him about cleveland engine builds for over 1.5 hours. I dont regret spending the little extra money. The instructions were very helpful and well thought out. I would buy from them again in a heart beat. The kits came with all the error lamps, turn signals, dash lights....everything in the correct colors. You can buy it as a blue led kit, but I chose the stock color that works with the diffuser caps in the instrument cluster. Currently my tach isn't working correctly. Its 500rpm to low and the clock doesn't work. You can get those replaced at http://www.redlinegaugeworks.com/custom/. Its a bit expensive. they use the guts from a VDO gauge for the tach. The did the gauge cluster for the PureVision Torino. I figure if I have to spend that much money I might fabricate my own gauge cluster and use good gauges like Autometer, etc. I'm undecided at this point and I rather spend the money on the rear differential at this point in time. Hope this helps...The most difficult part of the gauge restoration is getting a "clear" cluster lens. Most yellow badly and you can't buy replacements anywhere. -John
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Psquare75
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I have a HiPoParts kit in my car as well. Works excellent.
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Paul
77 XR7 460/C6/3.00:1 *SOLD* 78 XR7 523/C6/3.5:1 79 F100 460/TKO500/3.25:1 'I also have some left over potatoes-I understand you can generate electricity from them'- Foote500 |
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crispy23c
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Andy & Paul, I ordered the HiPo gauge LEDs today, I probably won't have time to install this weekend, but I am pumped to actually be able to see my gauges clearly. Thanks for the advice, I emailed them a question and they answered within 5 minutes today. Good guys, too!!!
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73sportAZ
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Please help, I have a 73 gran torino sport and am trying to upgrade the instrument cluster to the full set of gauges, I thought it would be sort of plug and play but I have quickly figured out this is not the case. I need a wiring diagram for the instruments. Does anyone know a site to get this info?
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smhj
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Took my sports cluster off and half the bulbs are missing. Any know the the amps across the board?
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Ranchero Fan
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Brian 1973 Ford Ranchero Big Block. ''THE OTHER WOMAN''
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Oh, I forgot, Welcome to the site
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Zebra 3
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I am going to start my project here in a few days...I am going to begin with gauge clusters and wiring first along with the fuel level sending unit. I have a few questions before I begin. I am replacing the original ,crumbling, standard cluster in my '76 with a '74-'76 gauge cluster
I understand that it is not as simple as a "plug and play"...so lets make sure that All I will have to do, sans any unforeseen incidents is: 1) Change the oil pressure switch to an oil pressure sending unit. 2) Re-wire the tachometer and ammeter as per the illustrated text 3) Tap off of the lighter power feed for the clock. Am I correct so far or did I leave something out?
The fuel sending unit is in unknown condition...I know that the wires in the trunk area are damaged/cut. My first goal is to get the cluster working properly before moving on the fuel sending unit.
ANY input and/or help is ALWAYS appreciated and welcomed...and THANKS!!! |
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"I deeply admire the men who founded this country, and I think we ought to know more about them and how they lived and the force and courage they had.
Henry Ford. 1926 Brian Conn '76 Torino |
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Psquare75
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That's pretty much it. The ammeter harness is the hard part, IMO.
If it were me, starting from scratch (I did), I'd have the ammeter converted to a voltmeter and bypass all that ammeter nonsense. |
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Paul
77 XR7 460/C6/3.00:1 *SOLD* 78 XR7 523/C6/3.5:1 79 F100 460/TKO500/3.25:1 'I also have some left over potatoes-I understand you can generate electricity from them'- Foote500 |
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foote500
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I love that wood burl look-I sold one to someone on here-now I wish I had kept it.
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Zebra 3
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Thats makes a lot of sense to me as well....is there a voltmeter that could be used as a direct replacement of the ammeter that is readily available? Edited by Zebra 3 - 04-March-2012 at 10:54AM |
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"I deeply admire the men who founded this country, and I think we ought to know more about them and how they lived and the force and courage they had.
Henry Ford. 1926 Brian Conn '76 Torino |
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Psquare75
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Rocket Man can do it
He does the conversion, I think it was $40 Edited by Psquare75 - 04-March-2012 at 10:55AM |
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Paul
77 XR7 460/C6/3.00:1 *SOLD* 78 XR7 523/C6/3.5:1 79 F100 460/TKO500/3.25:1 'I also have some left over potatoes-I understand you can generate electricity from them'- Foote500 |
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Zebra 3
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THANK YOU Psquare75!!! That is exactly what I will do. Is there any suggested positive wire that I should tap into or just find one that is ignition switch controlled on/off to advoid draining the battery.
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"I deeply admire the men who founded this country, and I think we ought to know more about them and how they lived and the force and courage they had.
Henry Ford. 1926 Brian Conn '76 Torino |
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Psquare75
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When I got the gauge from him, he did send a sheet with a small wiring diagram.. but I think I just did as you said, found a wire that was 12v with key on and accessory.. Not the gauge cluster power wire, however. I can't recall what I used, maybe the wiper power wire. Been awhile.
I have had two gauges completed by RCC. I don't know if he offers a face for the 72-76 gauge, (He focuses on Cougars and 73-79 F100) but to be honest, his gauge conversion puts 12 volts at "0" on the ammeter. The face isn't that important, but a nice touch. I'd contact him. He does very good work. He takes a small voltmeter and adapts the OEM face and needle to it. |
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Paul
77 XR7 460/C6/3.00:1 *SOLD* 78 XR7 523/C6/3.5:1 79 F100 460/TKO500/3.25:1 'I also have some left over potatoes-I understand you can generate electricity from them'- Foote500 |
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unlovedford
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Great info. I, too, am converting from standard gauges to the Sport gauges and will need this!
I have another question: I bought a complete set of Sport gauges without the white cluster holder - pod? - (for lack of a better term) or in other words, each gauge is individual and sitting in a box. They were pulled out of a lady's car years ago by her son when it was smashed by a tree in a storm (33K miles). The guy is now older and could not remember the year of the car. Being that these are individual gauges, will it make any difference what year pod I install them in? Mint condition and it would be a shame to waste them. |
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Joe
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Psquare75
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Not sure. I'd match it up to what tach you have.
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Paul
77 XR7 460/C6/3.00:1 *SOLD* 78 XR7 523/C6/3.5:1 79 F100 460/TKO500/3.25:1 'I also have some left over potatoes-I understand you can generate electricity from them'- Foote500 |
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Zebra 3
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I got around to replacing the stock dash cluster (the white plastic part was so brittle it was breaking from it's own weight) with the appropriate sport cluster...I have one question....should I also replace the temp. switch with a temp. sending unit since I am changing over from warning lights to gauges? I noticed that the temp. gauge was all the way over to the "H" even though the engine is cool.
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"I deeply admire the men who founded this country, and I think we ought to know more about them and how they lived and the force and courage they had.
Henry Ford. 1926 Brian Conn '76 Torino |
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Psquare75
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If memory serves, doesn't the base model non sport cluster have a gauge for temp?
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Paul
77 XR7 460/C6/3.00:1 *SOLD* 78 XR7 523/C6/3.5:1 79 F100 460/TKO500/3.25:1 'I also have some left over potatoes-I understand you can generate electricity from them'- Foote500 |
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occupant
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Yes, fuel-speed-temp, odometer, turn signal indicators, and some idiot lights, that's all you get with the 3-hole base cluster. Clock was optional in the extra hole on the right but it doesn't affect the rest of the cluster.
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08 Uplander LS, 262K, broken again
08 Explorer EB, 195K, for the wife still looking for another something |
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Ranchero Fan
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Zebra 3
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YES it does ...my bad... I should have paid closer attention to detail.
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"I deeply admire the men who founded this country, and I think we ought to know more about them and how they lived and the force and courage they had.
Henry Ford. 1926 Brian Conn '76 Torino |
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Zebra 3
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Yes, this has been a huge help for me!......but I have a couple of corrections for the printed circuit board (D4GF 10C956 BA) 1974,1975, some
1976..... I am doing a retrofit of the instrument panel circuitry on my '76 (born on date 4-9-76) #9 Pin circuitry goes to the - (ground) side of the fuel gauge #10 Pin circuitry goes to the -(ground) side of the oil pressure gauge
#12 Pin circuitry there is an aprox. 1/4 break in the circuit on the PCB next to the plug in terminal block...I checked 2ea. D4GF 10C956 BA PCB's and the break is the same and in the same spot. The #12 circuit is the + (positive) for the Parking Brake light bulb...located in the top Right hand location of the instrument cluster. This one has me baffled...there is no other power source for the light bulb ( looking at the PCB) yet this light and the one below it (seat belts) share the same common ground circuit.
#14 Pin circuitry goes to the - (ground) side of the brake warning light (pressure),parking break light and seat belt light |
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"I deeply admire the men who founded this country, and I think we ought to know more about them and how they lived and the force and courage they had.
Henry Ford. 1926 Brian Conn '76 Torino |
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Psquare75
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I can't speak for the early cars, but the 77+ cars, the top right light is "Door Ajar" and it's a stand alone bulb/harness/socket that snaps into the hole.
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Paul
77 XR7 460/C6/3.00:1 *SOLD* 78 XR7 523/C6/3.5:1 79 F100 460/TKO500/3.25:1 'I also have some left over potatoes-I understand you can generate electricity from them'- Foote500 |
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Zebra 3
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This is the wiring information for the STANDARD instrument cluster (warning lights w/ Fuel and Temp. gauges) The pin numbers corresponds with the numbers on the terminal block that plugs into the printed circuit board (part # D6OF-10C956) I used the terminal block from my Torino (born on date 4-9-76) This information should prove to be valuable for those who are converting from a standard cluster to sport cluster ('74-'75-some '76) OR trouble shooting the standard PCB. '74-'75-some '76
LOCATION COLOR(S) CIRCUIT INFORMATION
PIN 1 Red w/ Yellow hatched marks ground side (-) of brake (pressure) & oil pressure light socket
PIN 2 Green w/ Yellow stripes positive side (+) of fasten belt light socket
PIN 3 Light Blue w/ Red stripe positive side (+) of the dash light sockets
PIN 4 Black ground side (-) of the dash,fasten belt,high beam and turn signal light sockets
PIN 5 White w/ Light Blue stripe positive side (+) of the Right turn signal light socket
PIN 6 Light Green w/ White stripe positive side (+) of the Left turn signal light socket
PIN 7 Light Green w/ Black stripe positive side (+) of the High Beam light socket
PIN 8 2 EA. wires Black positive side input (female connection on PCB) instrument cluster voltage regulator
PIN 9 Yellow w/ White stripe ground side (-) of fuel gauge
PIN 10 Light Green w/ Red stripe Pin's 10 and 11 both go to the alternator light socket. PIN 11 2 EA. wires #1 Dark Green The measurement between pin's 10 and 11 is in Amps. #2 Gray w/Yellow stripe The light is part of the curciut "loop' between pins 10&11
PIN 12 Red w/ White Stripe ground side (-) of the temperature gauge PIN 13 White w/ Red stripe ground side (-) of the oil pressure light socket PIN 14 Purple w/ White stripe positive side (+) of the Brake (pressure) light socket Unlike the sport cluster, there is no circuitry for the parking brake light with the standard cluster PCB
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Zebra 3
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This is the wiring information for the sport instrument cluster. The pin
numbers corresponds with the numbers on the terminal block that plugs into the
printed circuit board (part # D4GF-10C956)
This information should prove to be valuable for those who are converting from a standard cluster to sport cluster ('74-'75-some '76) OR trouble shooting the sport cluster PCB. '74-'75-some '76
LOCATION CIRCUIT INFORMATION PIN 1 positive side (+) brake (pressure) light socket PIN 2 ground side (-) temperature gauge PIN 3 positive side (+) dash light sockets PIN 4 ground side (-) all light sockets except parking brake and fasten belt PIN 5 positive side (+) Right turn signal light socket PIN 6 positive side (+) Left turn signal light socket PIN 7 positive side (+) high beam light socket
PIN 8 positive side input (female connection on PCB) instrument cluster voltage regulator PIN 9 ground side (-) fuel gauge
PIN 10 ground side (-) oil pressure gauge PIN 11 NOT USED...NO CIRCUIT ON PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD PIN 12 positive side (+) parking brake light socket PIN 13 positive side (+) fasten belt light socket PIN 14 ground side (-) brake (pressure),parking brake and fasten belt light socket |
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"I deeply admire the men who founded this country, and I think we ought to know more about them and how they lived and the force and courage they had.
Henry Ford. 1926 Brian Conn '76 Torino |
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Srandaz2
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This is excellent info, but I am afraid I am a bit confused. So here's my dilemma I purchased a 1977 sport dash for my 1975 gran Torino. I plugged it in and everything seemed to work until I seen my fuel gauge go to 3/4 and the temp gauge went completely to the right - passing behind hot. As for the tach and amp gauge I already assumed I would be rewriting those two .... Can anyone help me here? The guy I bought it from is willing to accept the return but he doesn't have a 1975 / 6 dash and I would really hate to send it back if I can still use it.........any assistance would be greatly appreciated
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