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Home » Shop » Classic Ford Pickup » 1973-79 Ford Pickup & Bronco » Interior » Dash » 1973-79 Ford Pickup, Van & 78-79 Bronco Digital Instrument System

1973-79 Ford Pickup, Van & 78-79 Bronco Digital Instrument System

1973-79 Ford Pickup, Van & 78-79 Bronco Digital Instrument System

$1,350.00

1973-79 Ford Pickup, Van and 1978-79 Bronco Digital Instrument System

Made to order, allow 2-3 Weeks

None BIM-01-2 - OBD II / CAN Interface Module +$239.00
None DIM-1 - Light Dimming Kit +$69.00
None GSS-3000 - Universal Gear Shift Indicator Sending Unit +$249.00
SKU: MFD3-73F-PU Categories: Dash, Dash

Dakota Digital Series III instrument systems offer the latest technologies and features for your custom vehicle. High brightness vacuum fluorescent displays provide a lifetime of trouble free use while offering increased accuracy and features!

Full 6 Gauge Instrument System fits into OEM bezel for 1973- 1979 Ford Pickup, Van and 1978- 79 Ford Bronco.

Fits directly into existing bezel (not included).

Specifications
Digital Gauges

Speedometer
·0 -255 MPH (optional metric version 0- 255 km/h)

Tachometer
·0- 17,500 RPM

Oil Pressure
·0- 99 psi

Water Temperature
·0- 300ºF (optional metric version 0- 150ºC)

Fuel Level
·0- 99%

Voltmeter
·8- 17 VDC

Standard Colors
·Blue or Teal

Digital Message Centers

Standard Displays
·Odometer (One time user settable, Million Mile)
·Dual (A/B) Trip Meter (0- 9,999.9)

Performance Meters
·0- 60 MPH Timer (0- 100 kmh)
·1/4 mile time
·1/4 mile end speed (trap speed)
·High speed recall
·High RPM recall

Gauges
·Speedometer (0- 255 MPH/kmh) opposite scale of main speedometer.

Built-in Indicators

Indicators
·Turn Signals (Left/ Right)
·High Beam
·Check Engine
·Parking Brake
·Cruise Control (On/ On & Engaged when vehicle is equipped)
·Gear Position (Optional GSS-3000 sensor required)
·4 x 4 (When vehicle is equipped)
·Wait to Start (When vehicle is equipped)
 **Not all OEM indicator lamp functions will be replaced.

  • If additional indicators are desired within the new instrument system, consider repurposing any unused indicators to suit your application.

Included Sensors
sVFD3 Specs Ford (Bottom)

Water Temperature
1/8″ NPT, ground isolated sensor with a 10 ft harness.

Oil Pressure
1/8″ NPT solid state sensor with a 10 ft harness.

Cable Driven Speed Sensor/ Generator
 ·Replaces Ford and/ or GM style speedometer cables with a 10 ft harness. Sensor requires approximately 5″ clearance extending between the cable drive output and any obstruction. Part # 130011 (sold separately) allows for relocation of the pulse generator when additional clearance is required.

Bushings
Each kit comes with 1/8″ to 1/4″, 3/8″ and 1/2″ NPT bushings along with bushings for 12mm and 16mm x 1.5 threads.

Control Box Dimensions
5.5″ x 3.5″x 1″

Calibration

Pushbutton
Dakota Digital instruments are programmed and operated by the push of a button. Simply mount the included pushbuttons supplied with your gauges in a convenient and easily accessible location. These buttons are used to calibrate your speedometer, set the cylinder count and the fuel level gauge. Once properly configured these same buttons are used to access the wealth of information located in the Digital Message Centers.
Indicators
VFD Single Message Center Indicators

Options

Which extras items that are not included with this kit does Dakota Digital recommend that you consider?

Because Dakota Digital includes the required sensors for the Oil Pressure, Water Temperature and Speedometer with all its RTX, HDX, VHX and VFD instrument systems, in many cases no additional parts will be required. However, you may wish to consider the following optional items.

GSS-3000 – Universal Gear Position Sensor

All Instrument packages contain a gear shift indicator display allowing the transmission gear position (Park, Reverse, etc.) to be shown within the message center. The GSS-3000 accommodates automatic transmissions with 2- 4 forward gears and enjoys a simple and straightforward installation.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
DIM-1 – Light Dimming Knob

Although Dakota Digital instrument systems are programmable for both day and night intensity levels, the DIM-1 will allow rotary, or on-the-fly brightness adjustment added convenience.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
SEN-06-1 – Fuel Level Sensor

Dakota Digital instrument systems are designed to utilize a stock or aftermarket fuel level sensor. If a universal or replacement sensor is desired, the SEN-06-1 is a great choice.

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BIM-01-2  – ODB II/ Can Interface Module

The BIM-01-2 OBD-II (J1850/CAN) Interface connects directly to the ECM diagnostic port to extract engine and transmission data and supply it to the VFD/ VHX/ HDX/ RTX instrument, making installation a breeze.

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BIM-17-2 – Compass w/ Outside Temperature Module

The Dakota Digital BIM-17-2 makes it easy to add compass and outside air temperature information to your VFD/ VHX/HDX/ RTX instrument system. Readouts are visible in the instrument system’s message centers; sending units and mounting hardware included.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

Manuals

Wiring and Setup Manual


Quick Start Guide


Mounting Manual

Technical Support

 

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