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01-01-2019, 09:03 PM | #1 |
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Workings of the Dash Light....
Gentlemen and Ladies: my Andrews book(s) are on loan for a restoration project, and I am unable to properly research - hence my question: the dash light on Ol' Clyde (29 CCPU) flashed momentarily when I pulled it on, but that was apparently a "death signal" and I cannot recall the steps (nor the bulb designation) for replacement. Anyone care to provide guidance?
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01-01-2019, 10:23 PM | #2 |
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Re: Workings of the Dash Light....
As I recall, if you twist the light cover anticlockwise a bit you can remove it, then you ave access to the globe. The way you guys number your globes is a complete mystery to me so I'll leave that.
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01-02-2019, 12:38 AM | #3 |
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Re: Workings of the Dash Light....
If 6 volt .... Should be # 63 bulb.
Same same license plate bulb. Last edited by Benson; 01-02-2019 at 11:38 AM. |
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Re: Workings of the Dash Light....
A brighter bulb lights up EVERYTHING, but when you turn off the chrome cover, it'll BURN the crap of you!!! You gotta' be QUICK!
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01-02-2019, 08:02 AM | #5 |
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Re: Workings of the Dash Light....
It's the same 6cp bulb as tail light bulb. Cover removed counter clockwise then it pulls out if 28 29 early 30 type.
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Which is why I use a 12 volt tail light bulb (3 cp) in the dash light of my 6 volt Model A! It gives a nice glow at night on the instruments, not too bright in your eyes while driving, and not so hot to touch. I could never leave the regular bulb on for long because I did not like the bright light in my eyes while driving. The dimmer 12 volt bulb running on only 6 volts is much better (once your eyes get used to it in the dark). And no ER runs!
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01-02-2019, 11:40 AM | #7 |
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Re: Workings of the Dash Light....
Use an LED bulb to avoid the heat.
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Re: Workings of the Dash Light....
How do you read the gas gauge on the 28 - 29 with 12 volt bulb when I can not read it with a 6 volt bulb?
Dash light on 28 29 is located in different place from 30 31. Just wondering .... Quote:
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01-02-2019, 12:17 PM | #9 |
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Re: Workings of the Dash Light....
I have wondered about lighting the gas gauge. I have seen covers with additional slots to light the instruments. I was thinking of adding a slot to cast a bit of light on the gas gauge.
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That's a good idea. Has anyone found a 6v LED that fits? |
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Re: Workings of the Dash Light....
And positive ground?
That's why I stick to a conventional bulb with a filament.
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When you first try the 12 volt bulb at night, your initial reaction will be "this is not bright enough". But once you drive in the dark for a few minutes and your eyes adjust, you will begin to see inside the car just fine with the dimmer bulb. .
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Re: Workings of the Dash Light....
I've had hot fingers too and wondered about an LED globe. My car is 12v which I would have thought would make it easy to find a suitable globe but I never have.
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Re: Workings of the Dash Light....
Check the link below for a LED light that I am using. It works with either 6 or 12 volts. Nice and bright and you won't burn your fingers!
https://modelastore.com/index.php?ro...ry_id=0&page=3 |
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There are a lot of "corncob" bulbs like this one available, but I've seen none below 180 lumens, which is about 15 CP. Burned fingers - aloe vera. |
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01-03-2019, 01:27 PM | #18 |
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Re: Workings of the Dash Light....
looking at the original question, he "pulled" on it. My dash light turns on by pushing on it.
I only pull on it to remove the cover for a bulb change. Perhaps the light is ok? |
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