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Logan360
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343 cluster

Post by Logan360 » 30 Aug 2013 09:51 pm

Hey guys have been asked if a 360 cluster will fit a 343. as i don't think they are the same if anyone has one can you post year/price/post to new zealand? thanks guys.
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macplaxton
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Re: 343 cluster

Post by macplaxton » 31 Aug 2013 07:26 am

Eh? What? Is it Thursday? I'll have chips please.

Light cluster, instrument cluster or some other cluster?
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Re: 343 cluster

Post by MCHUDD » 31 Aug 2013 09:59 am

Hi Logan.
There are four different types in the 15 year production run.
Need to know the year of the car.
76-78 78-82 82-85 85-91.
Cheers Mark.
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Logan360
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Re: 343 cluster

Post by Logan360 » 31 Aug 2013 12:11 pm

Sorry guys instrument cluster. and I'll post year asap. anyone have approx prices etc?
Own:
86 360GLT
97 S90
92 960S, Royal
01 Subaru Lancaster 6
96 Volvo 854R

Owned
E90 320 M-sport wagon
S60T -Mazda Familia
850lpt -AU Falcon
855T5 -91, 95, 97 960
940TIC -Mitsi GTO TT
16x 360-Toyota corolla
Toyota corona-R32 Skyline
V70R -V70T5

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Re: 343 cluster

Post by macplaxton » 31 Aug 2013 12:31 pm

Ta for the finer info.

Mark must have the uncanny ability to read minds.
There's sort of more than four, because for example the 1.4 MY79-82 instrument panel can be found it at least three versions.

If you're prepared to do the wiring and get the right senders (ir required to match the panel), then basically there are two dashboard holes. Up to MY82 and MY83 onwards. But life is a lot easier if a set of clocks from the appropriate year are plonked in as all the sender units will be correct as will the speedo cable connector.
72 DAF 44 Estate 78 Volvo 343DL Black BeautyImageImage
82 Volvo 343DL CVTImageImage 88 Volvo 340DL Diesel

Logan360
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Re: 343 cluster

Post by Logan360 » 02 Sep 2013 08:26 am

Hey guys more info. its a 81 343 and he's after the cluster surround eg with the light switch and demister switch. my cars a 87 360. anyone know if it'll fit? if not does anyone have a spare?
Own:
86 360GLT
97 S90
92 960S, Royal
01 Subaru Lancaster 6
96 Volvo 854R

Owned
E90 320 M-sport wagon
S60T -Mazda Familia
850lpt -AU Falcon
855T5 -91, 95, 97 960
940TIC -Mitsi GTO TT
16x 360-Toyota corolla
Toyota corona-R32 Skyline
V70R -V70T5

macplaxton
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Re: 343 cluster

Post by macplaxton » 02 Sep 2013 02:45 pm

The cluster surround does not have a light switch / demister switch attached to it... It might appear that way on a late one, but the switch is miles away on an '81.

Tell the guy they're made of unobtainium, because it's not for a car... :wink:
72 DAF 44 Estate 78 Volvo 343DL Black BeautyImageImage
82 Volvo 343DL CVTImageImage 88 Volvo 340DL Diesel

Logan360
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Re: 343 cluster

Post by Logan360 » 02 Sep 2013 05:24 pm

Not for a car?just saw your pm. it's the bit tat holds the cluster assembly in the dash. on a 360 it has fog light rear demister and headlights attached to it.
Own:
86 360GLT
97 S90
92 960S, Royal
01 Subaru Lancaster 6
96 Volvo 854R

Owned
E90 320 M-sport wagon
S60T -Mazda Familia
850lpt -AU Falcon
855T5 -91, 95, 97 960
940TIC -Mitsi GTO TT
16x 360-Toyota corolla
Toyota corona-R32 Skyline
V70R -V70T5

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Re: 343 cluster

Post by macplaxton » 02 Sep 2013 06:35 pm

Logan360 wrote:it's the bit tat holds the cluster assembly in the dash. on a 360 it has fog light rear demister and headlights attached to it.
I know the part you mean on a 360, but it doesn't exist on a 1981.

Here's a 360 Smiths panel from a 1983 car.
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DSCF2138 by macplaxton, on Flickr

The surround holds the cluster in place along with a metal strip.

This is completely different to the earlier cars, which have two screws that screw straight into the dashboard aperture and hooks in at the bottom.
Image
DSCF5667.JPG by macplaxton, on Flickr

There is no surround that holds it in. THERE IS NO SURROUND THAT HOLDS IT IN!

The only "surround" that those instruments have is the actually a plastic housing that holds the clocks / circuit wiring / dash lamps.
72 DAF 44 Estate 78 Volvo 343DL Black BeautyImageImage
82 Volvo 343DL CVTImageImage 88 Volvo 340DL Diesel

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Re: 343 cluster

Post by Logan360 » 02 Sep 2013 10:52 pm

Ok thanks for the pics. i have no idea how 340's are as i didn't think we had them here but that helps thanks.
Own:
86 360GLT
97 S90
92 960S, Royal
01 Subaru Lancaster 6
96 Volvo 854R

Owned
E90 320 M-sport wagon
S60T -Mazda Familia
850lpt -AU Falcon
855T5 -91, 95, 97 960
940TIC -Mitsi GTO TT
16x 360-Toyota corolla
Toyota corona-R32 Skyline
V70R -V70T5

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Re: 343 cluster

Post by MCHUDD » 03 Sep 2013 11:03 am

Hi Logan.
When i get time sometime this week, i will take a few pics of the dash on my 1981 Banana.
The light switch is down to the right of the cluster.
Cheers Mark.
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