F600 instrument cluster retrofit

[67fordkc]

I hope to soon to buy an F-600 dash instrument cluster. My 67 has idiot lights so I am been searching the post for info on upgrading my current system to allow the Amp meter and other gauges to work. I have found several discussion on how the system works, but was unable to find a post where someone actually made it work. If someone could advise me I would appreciate it. Thanks

[fordman]

the best i can do is to tell you that from the sender should be a hot lead going to the guage. i'm guessing

[FORDification]

Did you read this thread?

http://www.fordification.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4883

No, I don't think I've run into anyone who's reported back that they've tried what I suggested in that thread, as far as where to hook up the two ammeter leads when using an idiot-light harness. However, the Mustang crowd has been hooking it up this way and it works for them. Here's a link to check out:

http://www.midnightdsigns.com/james/Ins ... Gauges.htm

[mljjones67]

So does the f-600 just plug into the regular harness? The one without the idiot lights?

[fordman]

i don't know about 67 but my 68 will

[mljjones67]

I hope it is just a plug and go deal!!

[FORDification]

From what others here on the forums have said, as long as you have the '67-'69 style of instrument cluster connector and the full-instrumentation harness, you can just pull your existing cluster wiring harness off and install it on the F600 panel and then plug it into the main harness. I haven't gotten this far on my project yet, so I can't verify that.

[67fordkc]

Thanks everyone for your help. As soon as I win one on ebay I will give it a try.