F600 Gauge Cluster

[BobR]

Hello all
I plan on using a F600 gauge cluster in my 70 F100. Did Ford ever make a clock with a black face and white numbers that will fit in either the Tach or vacuum gauge location? Thank You Bob R

[FORDification]

No, but you can probably find something really close via aftermarket resources. However, I would think a tachometer or vacuum gauge would be a better choice to fill that hole. Factory vacuum gauges were available, as well as air pressure gauges (for trucks with air brakes). The tachometer is a mechanical-drive unit that only goes to 4,000 RPM, so not only does it not read high enough, but you'd have to buy an expensive mechanical-drive tach to use it. IMO you'd be better off finding a good electrical tach to stick in there.

[BobR]

Keith thank you for your info. I'm looking to install an electronic tach. any suggestion to what brand to use that will match the stock black face gauges. Also I hope to find a clock instead of a vacuum gauge.

And if I win the lottery I hope to install a Crown Vic susp. The info re: Crown Vic is great.

This a great site filled with info that would cost more than the cost of building a truck!!!! Bob R.

[bluef250]

I have seen ford made clocks. I was thinking that the clock diameter would fit, but would be smaller, than the gauge. The T-birds of the late 60's had a 3.5" diameter and the f600 housing is about 3.5".

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NOS-1968 ... 483309bb60

[SoCalExile]

I just bought a f600 cluster also. Does anyone have any guidance on installation?

I like that T-bird clock, but I'm not going to spend that much on one.

[fordman]

i think to install a standard F600 cluster. you have to move a purple wire. i think that is what i read. that is only if you have a 67-69 truck. if you have a 70-72 truck you have to change all the wires on your truck to make the 70-72 wires work with the F600 cluster.

[basketcase0302]

Here's one of the best threads here on the site on the F-600 instrument panel install:
http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... hilit=F600
To rewire your truck for the 70-72 installation, you simply re-wire about 8 wires.
And I hope you got the wiring harness that goes with the F0600 panel.

[SoCalExile]

Here's one of the best threads here on the site on the F-600 instrument panel install:
http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... hilit=F600
To rewire your truck for the 70-72 installation, you simply re-wire about 8 wires.
And I hope you got the wiring harness that goes with the F0600 panel.

Thanks.

Mine:

[heviarti]

Isspro might make a good replacement tach. Isspro makes good gauges