'88 Ranger Tach

2manyfords · 09-23-2008, 10:05 PM

My '88 Ranger has a non tachometer gauge cluster that I was thinking about swapping out for a gauge cluster with a factory tach.

My question is... will the factory tach work or is the truck not wired for it?

Thanks

Hahnsb2 · 09-23-2008, 10:06 PM

It should plug and play

snake · 09-24-2008, 08:51 AM

He meant plug and PRAY. It should work tho... they don't make different wiring harnesses for every option- they use the same one. Cheaper that way, so it should plug and pray. Damn- I'm a poet and don't even know it.

2manyfords · 09-24-2008, 11:11 AM

Sounds good.
I will post back the results.

shorangerbird · 09-24-2008, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hahnsb2

It should plug and play

-not likely......non-tach cluster equipped rangers have different conncectors on the tach side of the cluster from the tach equipped ones. even if you shave off the leg to let the connector plug in, it still will not work the tach....

2manyfords · 09-24-2008, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shorangerbird

-not likely......non-tach cluster equipped rangers have different conncectors on the tach side of the cluster from the tach equipped ones. even if you shave off the leg to let the connector plug in, it still will not work the tach....

You are correct.
A first generation non factory tach Ranger does not have the wiring for a factory tach.
I had to replace the gauge cluster regulator and I thought why not install this tach equipped gauge cluster I have lying around.

09-23-2008, 10:05 PM	#1
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09-24-2008, 08:51 AM	#3
snake Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: canyon lake tx Year: 2002 Make: Ford Model: The mighty Ranger Engine: 4.0 Class: 2WD Used For: cruising for chicks Posts: 1,286 Rep Power: 14 iTrader: (0)	He meant plug and PRAY. It should work tho... they don't make different wiring harnesses for every option- they use the same one. Cheaper that way, so it should plug and pray. Damn- I'm a poet and don't even know it. __________________ 2002 XLT in wedgewood blue, 4.0 auto, 4 doors (no waiting) MP3, 3:55 limited slip rear, payload package, factory installed trailer hitch, side step bars. Built 7/31/2002, shipped 8/19/2002, purchased 9/25/2002 sold 8/2011. 2011 F-150 crewcab ecoboost twin turbo. Purchased 7/13/2011
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09-24-2008, 11:11 AM	#4
2manyfords Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Brandon Manitoba Canada Year: 1992 Make: Ford Model: '92 Ranger 4x4 Reg Cab Long Bed Engine: 4.0L Class: 6" SkyJacker Lift Used For: Driving and some light off roading Posts: 239 Rep Power: 12 iTrader: (0)	Sounds good. I will post back the results. __________________ 2005 Crown Victoria Police P71 Interceptor 1993 Ranger Ext Cab 4.0L 5 Speed 1992 Ranger Reg Cab 4x4 4.0L 5 Speed
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