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    Tach Problem

    Ok, before I get the "use the search function " please know that I have tried and I am not real good with computer stuff. Couldn't find it. So if anyone can help me with this it will be greatly appreciated. The Tach problem occurs randomley. At Idle it will sometimes drop to zero and I can tap the dash and it will resume operation. sometimes while driving it will do the same. Not a major crisis but annoying. Hell I don't know how to list my mods, or change my avatar"whatever that is?"

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    Your avatar is the waving flag next to your username. Your tach issue is apparently a cluster problem. Go to "quick links" and hit "edit my signature". List your mods there.
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    Thanks. Will continue my search.

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    Sounds like it could be either the connection to the cluster or the cluster itself. Pull the cluster, unplug and re-connect the connector. If that fixes it, great. If not, time to start looking for a replacement cluster.
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    Thanks for your input Brian, I was wondering if it might be at the other end of the set up, the sending unit as it were also??? I am probably using the wrong terms here but maybe someone could elaborate. Thanks again for any and all info on this matter.Vince.Brian I will check the connection at the cluster and let you know if it worked.

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    I believe the "sender" is the PCM.
    Thanks to Darrin @ BC Automotive:
    $1800 and it was worse than when he started!

    Brian (FordNut) FPG # 1458 of 7838
    03 MM 300A (Lotsa mods, 130k mi) was 303rwhp/318rwtq N/A
    then 476/410 D1SC ProCharged on stock block
    then 660/555 D1SC PC on 5.3 wet sleeved Teksid alum big bore stroker
    then 365/369 N/A on 5.3 wet sleeved Teksid alum big bore stroker
    Now 751/617 3.4L Whipple on 5.3 Boss5.0 iron big bore stroker

    03 MM 300B Silver (Mostly stock, originally wife's car, 370k mi) FPG # 7053 of 7838 or 49 of 417 SB
    03 MM 300B Silver, Stock, wife's next one, 136k mi FPG # 7134 of 7838 or 89 of 417 SB
    04 MM Silver, Stock, on standby 85k mi, FPG # 1212 of 3214 or 432 of 997 SB
    01 F150 longbed
    01 F150 shortbed
    00 F150 4x4 stepside
    01 F150 4x4 7700
    68 Stang FB (70 351C 4V, 4 wheel discs, project car)

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    thanks again

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