Contour Enthusiasts Group Archives Forums Modifications General Mods v6 w/ tach gauges on SE w/out tach???

Originally posted by 96_Concept_GL:

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First off, there are 2 different tach systems based on cable or wire. The pre 98s have a cable driven tach, the 98+s have wire. And there are different setups for the 2.0 vs teh 2.5s. Anything can be modded, but if you buy the zetec 98+ cluster, and run the tach wire, you'll be fine. They're going for like $20 on ebay.

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Originally posted by bk4293:

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basically you'll need a post 98 cluster since everything EXEPT the tach will not work. The speedo doesnt work at all and the gas gauge will read backwards if you install the wrong cluster.

I don't think I've ever heard of a "Cable Driven" tachometer.

Let me search for the how-to I used....brb

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That is why my tach came off a 95 GL Zetec right?

Originally posted by LoCoZ:

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Originally posted by bk4293:

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basically you'll need a post 98 cluster since everything EXEPT the tach will not work. The speedo doesnt work at all and the gas gauge will read backwards if you install the wrong cluster.

I don't think I've ever heard of a "Cable Driven" tachometer.

Let me search for the how-to I used....brb

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That is why my tach came off a 95 GL Zetec right?

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The wiring is different, since we hooked our tach signal wire directly to the tach itself, it will work no matter what.

Originally posted by bk4293:

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Originally posted by LoCoZ:

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Originally posted by bk4293:

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basically you'll need a post 98 cluster since everything EXEPT the tach will not work. The speedo doesnt work at all and the gas gauge will read backwards if you install the wrong cluster.

I don't think I've ever heard of a "Cable Driven" tachometer.

Let me search for the how-to I used....brb

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That is why my tach came off a 95 GL Zetec right?

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The wiring is different, since we hooked our tach signal wire directly to the tach itself, it will work no matter what.

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Yeah but mine reads the right rpm.

Originally posted by LoCoZ:

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Originally posted by bk4293:

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Originally posted by LoCoZ:

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Originally posted by bk4293:

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basically you'll need a post 98 cluster since everything EXEPT the tach will not work. The speedo doesnt work at all and the gas gauge will read backwards if you install the wrong cluster.

I don't think I've ever heard of a "Cable Driven" tachometer.

Let me search for the how-to I used....brb

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That is why my tach came off a 95 GL Zetec right?

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The wiring is different, since we hooked our tach signal wire directly to the tach itself, it will work no matter what.

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Yeah but mine reads the right rpm.

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Originally posted by bk4293:

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basically you'll need a post 98 cluster since everything EXEPT the tach will not work. The speedo doesnt work at all and the gas gauge will read backwards if you install the wrong cluster.

I don't think I've ever heard of a "Cable Driven" tachometer.

Let me search for the how-to I used....brb

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Originally posted by bk4293:

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If you have a post 98 you need the cluster from a post 98...Everything will work. I have a V6 cluster in my Tour and it works great. The only thing is the V6 tach will not read right on the Zetecs, but if it's just for show thats fine.

Hector had a full SVT V6 cluster in his tour, but recently swapped out just the tach for a Zetec one he found at the junkyard, hence he's making a weak attempt at busting my balls about it

I ordered my cluster from http://www.car-parts.com for $45.00 shipped if that helps at all.

just get the cluster and make sure it's from a post 98 if thats what you have, once you get it, we'll make sure you get it in and working.

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