Hey guys,
I started to refurbish my gauge cluster today. As soon as I pulled out the connector, all the tabs broken into a billion little pieces. Any idea where I can get a replacement connector? If they're NLA, any other attachment ideas?
Thanks!
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Instrument Cluster Connector
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m9452p
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Re: Instrument Cluster Connector
Can you post a picture of your plug ? or what is left of it ? I have some harnesses that I pulled out of a F350. Might/maybe have a plug. Thanks
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gte619n
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Re: Instrument Cluster Connector
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Here's the plug. The little plastic arms broke CLEAN off. I reinstalled and it seemed like ti was pretty right, but I'm still not 100% sure that it'll stay in there.
Here's the plug. The little plastic arms broke CLEAN off. I reinstalled and it seemed like ti was pretty right, but I'm still not 100% sure that it'll stay in there.
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m9452p
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Re: Instrument Cluster Connector
I'll try to check that harness this afternoon. Looks like same connector on my 70 and 71.
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jjdeal79
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Re: Instrument Cluster Connector
I've been looking for the connector/harness off and on for a few years. Still cant find one. Not at any nearby junkyards either. Maybe I'm looking in the wrong places.....
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1968 F100 4X4, 360, manual everything, project truck, 4th owner!
1972 F100, 360, C6 was “parts truck", heavily molested before I got it, but it runs great!
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1968 F100 4X4, 360, manual everything, project truck, 4th owner!
1972 F100, 360, C6 was “parts truck", heavily molested before I got it, but it runs great!
2004 Taurus wagon, original owner, 200,000+ and zero major repairs!
2020 F350 6.7 adventure machine
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m9452p
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Re: Instrument Cluster Connector
Sorry for not getting back to you. The plug on the harness I have is broken also. Not sure if you could get some small wiring terminals and create your own setup following the copper lines on the "circuit" ? on the back of the cluster. There has to be a way.
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gte619n
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Re: Instrument Cluster Connector
I think mine is okay for now, just hoping there was a replacement out there.
Just another project for my 3D printer!
Just another project for my 3D printer!
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KU4WW
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Re: Instrument Cluster Connector
I just happened across this subject today as I was looking around for some Instrument Panel Voltage Regulator info. I have the same problem with the connector on my 1970 F100 Sport Custom. One of the plastic "tabs" broke the first time I tried to remove the connector. Anybody know where to get one of these connectors? Thanks.
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Busboy
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Re: Instrument Cluster Connector
I have two of them in excellent shape for sale. 30.00 plus shipping.
1967 F-100 4x4 custom cab.
Another 67 F-100 4x4 custom cab.
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1972 F-350 Sport Custom cab & chassis.
1972 F-250 Explorer Special, Camper Special.
1971 F-100 custom. 302, C-4, p.s. p.b. factory 65 amp alternator with transistorized voltage regulator.
Another 67 F-100 4x4 custom cab.
2016 F-150 Eco-Boost 2.7 liter. (It will smoke the tires!)
1972 F-350 Sport Custom cab & chassis.
1972 F-250 Explorer Special, Camper Special.
1971 F-100 custom. 302, C-4, p.s. p.b. factory 65 amp alternator with transistorized voltage regulator.
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Re: Instrument Cluster Connector
Check these guy out before you spend time setting up your printer: 
http://www.clipsandfasteners.com/Ford-C ... s-s/63.htm
http://www.clipsandfasteners.com/Ford-C ... s-s/63.htm
Jeff
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Many Ford bumps / one 76' EB / and several dents through the years.
A lot of "oddball" Ford parts collected from working on them for 34 years now!
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http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... 22&t=46251
SOLD-71 F-350 dually flatbed, 302 / .030 over V-8 with a "baby"C-6, B & M truckshifter, Dana70/4.11 ratio, intermittent wipers, tilt steering, full LED lighting on the flat bed, and no stereo yet (this way I can hear the rattles to diagnose)! SOLD!
Many Ford bumps / one 76' EB / and several dents through the years.
A lot of "oddball" Ford parts collected from working on them for 34 years now!
2008 Ford Escape 4 x 4
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Thipdar
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Re: Instrument Cluster Connector
Looks like your Instrument Cluster has gauges...
National Parts Depot, P/N 14489-10A, $16.95 (and shipping), comes with replacement pins but no pin removal tool.
I used my "Jeweler's Screwdriver set" to remove the pins. Nothing quite like vintage Radio Shack tools...
If your instrument cluster has Idiot Lights, try the P/N 14489-9A part.
Their fitment guide doesn't deal well with Ford trucks, circa 1970, but this -10A part will work for 1970 F250 with Gauges.
It will likely fit 1970/72 F100-350 if the truck has gauges (and possibly others, but don't quote me on that).
NPD is selling a relabeled Ron Francis part, but it's still the same price that Ron Francis charges.
National Parts Depot, P/N 14489-10A, $16.95 (and shipping), comes with replacement pins but no pin removal tool.
I used my "Jeweler's Screwdriver set" to remove the pins. Nothing quite like vintage Radio Shack tools...
If your instrument cluster has Idiot Lights, try the P/N 14489-9A part.
Their fitment guide doesn't deal well with Ford trucks, circa 1970, but this -10A part will work for 1970 F250 with Gauges.
It will likely fit 1970/72 F100-350 if the truck has gauges (and possibly others, but don't quote me on that).
NPD is selling a relabeled Ron Francis part, but it's still the same price that Ron Francis charges.