Body/Trim: 140: - GT Instrument Cluster

Dylan144GT · Aug 27th, 2008, 10:50

Hi All

I have a GT instrument Cluster as shown in the attached pic. I'm told this is specifically for the 164 but I have it for my 140. Evidently the tacho is for the 164's B30 which is a straight 6 where as my 140 is a straight 4. Can anyone shod some light on this please?

Dylan

carnut1100 · Aug 28th, 2008, 03:24

Do you have access to a digital multimeter with tach function?
If so then you can hook up a jumper from the coil to the tach input and run the engine to see if they agree or if the cluster tach is running at 2/3 of the DMM tach then you know if it is for a six or a four.
I think they were made for both.

Of course, if it is for a six, you don't want to have it reading wrong, so you will have to post it to me so I can give it a proper home in a 164.... :-)

DaveTrees · Aug 28th, 2008, 22:14

Have a look at the back of the tach - it will probably say either "4 zyl" or "6 zyl" or similar on it.

Clan · Aug 28th, 2008, 23:08

I would say that was a volvo accessorie for a foreign market . The GT instrument kit for 144 and 164 in UK was very different with different gauges they had yellow colour figures and white needles ..

DaveTrees · Aug 29th, 2008, 07:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clan

The GT instrument kit for 144 and 164 in UK was very different with different gauges they had yellow colour figures and white needles ..

That's for the 73+ models only.

He has the earlier version (that replaces the ribbon-type speedo cluster)

Snowman · Aug 29th, 2008, 12:44

Although a dash for a '73 car, my original one had a tach marked 6 cylinder but it worked fine on my B20. I've changed to a much better dash and the tach has no markings at all. Took some time to fit but well worth it.

chris s · Oct 14th, 2009, 22:01

Daniel,I have the same problem, a 6 cylinder GT cluster to go in my 144s.I contacted Speedy Cables here in the UK and they can convert the tachos for 4 cylinder use at a cost of about £25-£30.
Once I can bear to take my 144s off the road to restore it, I shall get it converted,it'll go nicely with the NOS GT grille I have sitting in the loft!
Cheers,
Chris.

Aug 28th, 2008, 23:08	#4
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Yesterday 15:07 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	I would say that was a volvo accessorie for a foreign market . The GT instrument kit for 144 and 164 in UK was very different with different gauges they had yellow colour figures and white needles .. __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

Aug 28th, 2008, 03:24	#2
carnut1100 Crazy Aussie! Last Online: Nov 2nd, 2008 23:11 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hobart	Do you have access to a digital multimeter with tach function? If so then you can hook up a jumper from the coil to the tach input and run the engine to see if they agree or if the cluster tach is running at 2/3 of the DMM tach then you know if it is for a six or a four. I think they were made for both. Of course, if it is for a six, you don't want to have it reading wrong, so you will have to post it to me so I can give it a proper home in a 164.... :-)

Aug 28th, 2008, 22:14	#3
DaveTrees New Member Last Online: Oct 24th, 2008 10:34 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: South Gippsland, Australia	Have a look at the back of the tach - it will probably say either "4 zyl" or "6 zyl" or similar on it.

Aug 29th, 2008, 12:44	#6
Snowman never knowingly slow Last Online: Aug 8th, 2012 09:31 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: near Bath	Although a dash for a '73 car, my original one had a tach marked 6 cylinder but it worked fine on my B20. I've changed to a much better dash and the tach has no markings at all. Took some time to fit but well worth it.

Oct 14th, 2009, 22:01	#7
chris s Member Last Online: Jan 23rd, 2024 20:02 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: kernow	Daniel,I have the same problem, a 6 cylinder GT cluster to go in my 144s.I contacted Speedy Cables here in the UK and they can convert the tachos for 4 cylinder use at a cost of about £25-£30. Once I can bear to take my 144s off the road to restore it, I shall get it converted,it'll go nicely with the NOS GT grille I have sitting in the loft! Cheers, Chris.

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