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12-01-2014, 06:08 PM | #1 |
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74 k20 speedometer dosn't fit
I have a 74 k20 and i found a 77 speedo but it dosnt fit for some reason. It seems like its too deep. Is there a difference between gauges 74-77?
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12-01-2014, 06:16 PM | #2 |
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Re: 74 k20 speedometer dosn't fit
it should fit the only difference in depth is tach and just gauges.. Sometimes you have to play with them to get them to seat... I had to tuck the bottom under the lip and slowly massage it in
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12-01-2014, 10:04 PM | #3 |
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Re: 74 k20 speedometer dosn't fit
I think i found out why. I think the gauge cluster is out of a newer truck it has a cutout for the speedo cable and a seperate cutout for what looks like a plug in for something
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12-01-2014, 10:11 PM | #4 |
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Re: 74 k20 speedometer dosn't fit
yes some have the speedo clip on the plastic houseing,some on the metal under it
hole might be the one for the Vspeed sensor
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12-01-2014, 10:48 PM | #5 |
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Re: 74 k20 speedometer dosn't fit
Its the top one. Whats the difference between the 2 housings. The speedo i have bottoms out on the housing and dosn't seat all the way.
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12-01-2014, 11:05 PM | #6 |
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Re: 74 k20 speedometer dosn't fit
it bottoms out on these 2 screws. Would it mess anything up if i took them out |
12-01-2014, 11:14 PM | #7 | |
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Re: 74 k20 speedometer dosn't fit
Quote:
that's a 79 and 88,can't you make holes for them?
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12-02-2014, 12:18 AM | #8 |
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Re: 74 k20 speedometer dosn't fit
I just took them out. There not holding anything and they dont connect to anything
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12-02-2014, 08:45 AM | #9 |
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Re: 74 k20 speedometer dosn't fit
Cool
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12-02-2014, 11:58 AM | #10 |
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Re: 74 k20 speedometer dosn't fit
Remember your 74 is wired for an Ammeter. The 77 will have a volt meter.
http://www.73-87.com/7387garage/inte...achometers.htm
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12-04-2014, 11:25 PM | #11 |
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Re: 74 k20 speedometer dosn't fit
I switched the wiring harness to the 77
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