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Subject:Re: 90 instrument cluster into 83 -- wiring help?
Date:Sun, 13 Mar 2005 04:45:29 EST

In a message dated 3/12/05 11:53:05 PM Eastern Standard Time,
jrunberg@MAC.COM writes:

> looked at the instrument cluster on my 90 as a possible replacement on my
> 83, but the wiring doesn't match. No bigggie, but thought I'd ask for list
> advice before tracking the wiring through the bently. Specifically, the 90 has a
> blue/white & brown wire connecting to the speedo and the main plug has
> different pin-outs.
>
> Anyone done this swap? List archives have not helped so far.
>
> john
>

hi john, this is one of the most popular upgrades for early westy owners and
theres lots of info in the archives... main thing is youll need to run a wire
from the coil up to the tach pin terminal, ard do some other pin swapping in
the plug..

chris