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Old 01-19-2004, 05:56 PM
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I've got an 87 5.0 LX and I just bought an Auto Meter 5" tach with a shift light. I don't know how to install this through the firewall etc. Can anyone help me?
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Old 01-19-2004, 05:57 PM
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Find a gromment or a spot that wires already go through...if theres not one then drill ya a hole <IMG src=smileys/smiley17.gif border="0">
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Old 01-19-2004, 06:15 PM
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Get the drill out. And start drilling.LOL<IMG src=smileys/smiley4.gif border="0">
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Old 01-19-2004, 06:44 PM
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read the instructions <IMG src=smileys/smiley2.gif border="0">
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Old 01-19-2004, 06:46 PM
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Originally Posted by mkspeed26
read the instructions <IMG src=smileys/smiley2.gif border="0">
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WHAT ARE THEY????<IMG src=smileys/smiley4.gif border="0"></P>
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Old 01-19-2004, 06:53 PM
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Originally Posted by mkspeed26
read the instructions <IMG src=smileys/smiley2.gif border="0">
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WHAT ARE THEY????<IMG src=smileys/smiley4.gif border="0"></P>

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its the truth. if they dont come with instructions then dont buy it. otherwise READ THEM. they are there for a reason. </P>
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Old 01-20-2004, 12:47 AM
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instructions are just another mans opnion<IMG src=smileys/smiley8.gif border="0">i'd get the drill out
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Originally Posted by spideys85gt
instructions are just another mans opnion<IMG src=smileys/smiley8.gif border="0">i'd get the drill out
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opinion??? that other man is the guy who made it and designed it to be put in a certain way. </P>
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see the clown buddy, it was a joke...everyone on here is always looking for a fight. besides it doesnt matter how the wires are run it matters how they are hooked up for the freaking thing to work.</P>
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see the clown buddy, it was a joke...everyone on here is always looking for a fight. besides it doesnt matter how the wires are run it matters how they are hooked up for the freaking thing to work.</P>

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the clown is a confusing symbol, i hate clowns. we need a laughing smiley or something. our selection sucks!!!</P>
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