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ptac85 
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 Topic: 1968 torino tachometerPosted: 01-November-2023 at 1:18AM |
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All I want for Christmas is a 68 torino tachometer.... doesnt seem like im asking alot
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Posted: 01-November-2023 at 4:44AM |
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Do you have one in your car, or any used version? It is likely smarter to send off a used one to rebuild. The cost is a little high and takes a good while, but those will be much more accurate than the original.
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Don
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Posted: 01-November-2023 at 4:45AM |
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Your best bet to make the addition is to acquire a complete cluster from a tach optioned car. They show up on e-bay now and then and there's actually a '68 tach cluster listed now. To add the tach, you need the cluster housing with a hole in it for the tach body to stick through as well as a different printed circuit board. The oil & alt lights are moved to the bottom of tach vs. top & bottom on non-tach 3rd pod (repro circuits are available). You could probably modify existing cluster with large hole. I was able to get a complete cluster when I added one to my '69 a few years back. You will also need the harness from the tach body to the coil (repro's are available) or you can have the tach re-wired to a 3-wire set up for more reliability (I did that). It also uses a different voltage regulator. It gets pricey once adding everything up, so best to find a complete tach cluster.
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Posted: 01-November-2023 at 5:22AM |
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Excellent post Dave, well said and complete.
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Don
73 Ranchero "Sport 72 front end", floor shift/console, planning EFI 7000 rpm 351 stroker 73 Ranchero GT 351C-4V &4R70W for sale later. 92 Lincoln Mark VII SE GTC, OBDII 347/4R70W |
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Posted: 01-November-2023 at 8:58AM |
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Yeah...I see the broken one on Ebay...seems a little high for something that will then need a trip to be rebuilt and hoping that would even be possible. Eventually I will find one and check sites nearly daily but I dont have to be in a huge rush....but it sure would be cool for next years car shows
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Posted: 02-November-2023 at 6:01AM |
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yeah, the 'cool' factor is nice
  It's actually nice to see the rev's when cruising on the highway and such at different speeds. I got a 3.00 and it's ~2K at 50, ~2.6k at 70 if I recall correctly. there's a listing for a 68 tach cluster on St Louis Craigslist , he's even higher than ebay. I paid 427 on ebay for mine in 2016.
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Posted: 02-November-2023 at 10:55AM |
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You need the tach so you can see how high the rpm's are on the highway. My stock Mark VII LSC's all had 3.27's in them, with an AOD, 2000rpm was at 70mph. It's nice to see that while driving, it can save some gas too.
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Don
73 Ranchero "Sport 72 front end", floor shift/console, planning EFI 7000 rpm 351 stroker 73 Ranchero GT 351C-4V &4R70W for sale later. 92 Lincoln Mark VII SE GTC, OBDII 347/4R70W |
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Posted: 28-December-2023 at 9:51AM |
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Like I said... all I want for NEW YEARS is a 1968 Torino Factory Tach / Dash cluster ,
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Posted: 28-December-2023 at 9:51AM |
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Like I said...all I want for NEW YEARS is a 1968 Torino TACHOMETER or Dash cluster with factory Tach
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Posted: 22-November-2024 at 1:34PM |
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all this time later.....about 10 years overall....1 year since i posted this... i find an online auction in my state with assorted 68 torino parts. One of the lots had a gauge cluster in good condition with a tach. As a bonus....i got a really nice black dashpadf for just under 150. Truley...a 2024 christmas miracle. Now to find someone in need of a dashpad
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Posted: 23-November-2024 at 8:51AM |
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Nice find! You will have to update us with some pics when you have a chance.
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Posted: 23-November-2024 at 2:48PM |
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Although it looks to be in operating condition.... its gonna visit tach man for a tune up.... so probably not until next year
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