Instument cluster, gauges Options

[cvoros]

I have a 75 2.0L that has a bouncy tach. I have thought about just replacing it but also would like to know from any of you if there are any good "upgrade" replacement instrument clusters. I wouldnt mind just replacing the tach but all of the gauges are difficult at best to see at night, so I have knocked around the idea of some newer gauges.

Are there any plug-n-play clusters out there. Did a brief search tonite and didnt come up with much beyond a plate on eBay that houses standard Autometer gauges. Not even sure if any of the Autometer speedo/tachs are direct plug-ins or not.

Any help would be appreciated. Pics of any "upgraded" clusters would be nice too. Although I am not a purist (obviously) I dont want anything off the wall. Something nice and simple, but better visibility/functionality would be great.

Thanks in advance.

(posted this over on pelican parts and havent gotten a response - hopefully have more luck here) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

[Lavanaut]

"If the tachometer needle bounces wildly between shifts, replaced the points condenser, and check the distributor plate ground lead."

- Tech Tips 700 by George Hussey, p. 96

Might be worth a shot since pulling and opening the tach is a PITA (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

[cvoros]

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) OK, wasnt familiar with the book - so I searched the forum for some time looking for a post here until I tried a google search and found that "tech tip 700" is a book. LOL

Thanks for the referral. Gonna have to pick one of those up sometime soon. Pretty well versed on water cooled, elec ignition American pushrod V-8's but still slowly learning about my 2.0L (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Only have a Haynes so far, and the motor's had some work done to it so the Haynes hasnt applied to some of the things I need to get done.

Thanks