gages vs dummy lights

[uwood]

does anyone know if 1981 stock gage cluster can be installed in a 1986 with dummy lights without having to modify the wiring harness?  

[73K20]

I'm hesitant to say yes, but i think that it will work.  Just swap out your sending units for ones that work with than gauge cluster and you should be good to go.

1973 K20 - 350/465/205

[roundedline]

You will have to move the pins in the cluster plug to get this to work.  Get a haynes manual to find the correct location of the pins.

Chris Lucashttp://www.73-87chevytrucks.comhttp://www.captkaoscustoms.com

[73K20]

Ahhhh, so they are indeed different?  I think that I have a gauge cluster from an 83 hooked up to an 85 cab wiring harness.  I remember trying to use the gauge cluster from a 78 but it required too much pin moving, while the 83 was a direct fit.  I had an 81 parts truck this fall, but it is now gone so I can't check the pin orientation for you.

1973 K20 - 350/465/205