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that black “wire” is the lead to get lighting to the ashtray.
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1970 Formula 400 Carousel Red paint on Black standard interior A no-engine, no-transmission, no-wheel option car. Quite likely one of few '70 Muncie three speed Formula 400's left. 1991 Grand Am: 14.4 @ 93.7mph (DA corrected) (retired DD, stock appearing) 2009 Cobalt SS: 13.9 @ 103mph (current DD; makes something north of 300hp & 350ft/lbs) |
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Is it like a fiber optic to bring light from the bulb, down to ashtry?
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yup - fiber optic - I couldn't recall what it was called when I typed that.
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1970 Formula 400 Carousel Red paint on Black standard interior A no-engine, no-transmission, no-wheel option car. Quite likely one of few '70 Muncie three speed Formula 400's left. 1991 Grand Am: 14.4 @ 93.7mph (DA corrected) (retired DD, stock appearing) 2009 Cobalt SS: 13.9 @ 103mph (current DD; makes something north of 300hp & 350ft/lbs) |
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Wow, Great info…..Never knew they used fiber optics on T/A’s ( other than the prism for wiper/light switch)……Learn something new everyday!!!! Great info here!!!
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Update post: I sent my gauge cluster to Redline Gauge Works in Santa Clarita, Ca. Spoke with Shannon ( he was great). They did a Tach movement replace with modern step motor. This required the addition of a 12v power wire. They also did a quartz clock movement conversion as well. My gauges were in great condition so no cosmetic work was necessary. Installed this weekend. Gauges work great!!! Tach is rock solid!!! Pretty quick turnaround and the customer service was great. They always pick up the phone and answer all questions. Thanks RamAir for the recommendation!!!
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What is involved in upgrading a '71 tach for an MSD pro-billet distributor that doesn't use an external ignition box? My tach died a couple days after putting an MSD in. So -- is the upgrade replacing the printed dash circuit? Will the aftermarket one made for '70-'71's work, or is another one required?
BTW I called Redline about a speedo noise and they were very helpful. I'm driving my tach over to them once I know what other parts I should bring to fix it.
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