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Old Oct 21, 2008 | 04:14 PM
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140mph gauge cluster (2) firebird 1986

Selling two 1986 Firebird 140mph gauge clusters. They are both compatible with electric speedos. The first one is in great shape asking $30 plus shipping.
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The second one is in ok shape. The glass has a small crack on the right side. Other than that good condition. Asking $20 plus shipping.
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Old Oct 22, 2008 | 05:40 PM
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Old Oct 23, 2008 | 09:21 PM
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Old Oct 23, 2008 | 09:49 PM
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Old Oct 24, 2008 | 06:34 AM
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Cluster with a crack is sold. One more to go.
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Old Oct 26, 2008 | 08:27 PM
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Old Oct 26, 2008 | 08:54 PM
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Re: 140mph gauge cluster (2) firebird 1986

If you already put it on Ebay can you give me the url for the auction? Im looking for a V8 Cluster for my Swap.

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Old Oct 26, 2008 | 10:18 PM
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Old Oct 26, 2008 | 10:33 PM
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Thanks. What do you mean by Electronic Speedometer?
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Old Oct 27, 2008 | 06:52 AM
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Re: 140mph gauge cluster (2) firebird 1986

Some gauges accpet a mechanical speedometer instead of the electronic speedo. All the firebirds I have owned run a wire from the trans to the gauge cluster that relays your speed. Some firebirds run a mechanical cable from the trans to the gauge instead. I am not 100% sure but if you have a mechanical cable originally I don't think you can swap to this one.
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Old Oct 28, 2008 | 02:18 PM
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Probable need one thats mechanical then, Im going with a TH400 Tranny. :/
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Old Oct 28, 2008 | 05:24 PM
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It all depends on what the trans you are using has. Some can be adapted to use the speed sensor. Some need a new tailshaft housing. It all depends on what you have. Im uncertain of the th400's.
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Old Oct 29, 2008 | 12:38 PM
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Re: 140mph gauge cluster (2) firebird 1986

so how can we tell if our trans has a mechanical or electrical speed sensor....
I'm running a automatic turbo350 from an 1982 Camaro Berlinetta in a 83 firebird se. I bought this same cluster from ebay seller i just dont know what steps to install on SE that has original cluster no tach and has dummy temp lights
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Old Oct 29, 2008 | 12:43 PM
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I guess i'll also have to change out oil and temp sending units. Is that correct? Dont even know where to start, does look like it just plugs and plays...nothing can be that easy!
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Old Oct 29, 2008 | 01:06 PM
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Re: 140mph gauge cluster (2) firebird 1986

ok found the answer to the cable...it's mechanical speedo cable
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Old Oct 31, 2008 | 06:22 PM
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Yea you can tell by looking at the back of your cluster. I guess you already got the answer you needed though.
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Old Oct 31, 2008 | 09:19 PM
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Re: 140mph gauge cluster (2) firebird 1986

It gos from the speed sender on the tranny to a buffer box then to the speedometer
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Old Nov 3, 2008 | 12:42 PM
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Re: 140mph gauge cluster (2) firebird 1986

since the original is from the 1983 that had dummy lights what is required to have the 86 cluster installed....will i need new sending units for the temp and oil, are there an other necessary wiring or custom pieces i'll need...any info would be appreciated thanks again for ur help
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Old Nov 3, 2008 | 06:44 PM
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Sold on ebay for $5.
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