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Old Aug 1, 2011 | 06:29 PM
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yup pulled it from a 95...... I did have to take the needles off in order to reset the odometer to my correct mileage.... i have tired manually adjusting the needles but they still move awkwardly, not smooth at all
 
Old Aug 1, 2011 | 06:47 PM
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Well I didn't do any disassembly of the cluster...just dropped it in and it worked. Maybe the cluster is defective?
 
Old Aug 1, 2011 | 07:03 PM
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Ok so i took it out for a spin with the front plastic off, manually removed the needles and zeroed them, the speedo and Tach now work as well was the volts. I am going to get a fill up tomorrow to set the fuel needle. Any ideas on how to test the oil pressure and engine temp?
 
Old Aug 1, 2011 | 07:50 PM
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Key on, engine off, with the engine cold, wait for 15-20 seconds, then all needles should be at zero for the gauge. The only other method would be with a capable scan tool.
 
Old Aug 2, 2011 | 12:36 AM
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Saw that doing that came up on a Google search, i tried it once but i believe i screwed it up somehow going to try again in the morning.....
 
Old Aug 2, 2011 | 07:13 AM
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The best approach is to snap a picture of the cluster with the key on, engine off, & engine cold. This will give you the baseline needle locations. Live and learn. You'll get them right sooner or later!
 
Old Aug 10, 2011 | 12:39 AM
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Mike, I just converted mine over today. I was tachless for the longest time and then found a good one in the yard and went home and put it in. Looks good. I have a pic up in the "what did you do to your blazer today?" thread lol.
 
Old Aug 10, 2011 | 12:43 AM
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did you change the mileage ? i saw they were crossed out

it looks great tho =)
 
Old Aug 10, 2011 | 01:01 AM
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Thanks lol . I'm just glad it's finally in.

And as of right now, no I haven't changed the mileage. I know that's pretty illegal lol, but I don't plan on selling the blaze anytime soon. I'll eventually change it.

But i'm keeping up with the mileage by doing some calculations. I gotta make sure I don't miss an oil change because of the mileage difference haha.
 

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