In a message dated 98-12-13 01:44:50 EST, peterz@GTE.NET writes:

<< I just received a new (er) instrument cluster from a late model vanagon
that has a tachometer.  how do I get it to work in my 83.5 Vanagon?  I do know
that I can't just plug in the new cluster to the wiring as it is, or can I?
Thanks in advance.
  >>

you need to switch some pins around in your 14 pt multipoint pin connector,
and run a wire from the coil, under the van, to the pin for the tach.  its all
in the archives.

chris