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terry · 07-29-2013, 08:26 PM

I don't get much light to the instruments. My system is 12 v and think the bulbs I'm using are 3cp.
Much of the light is just going up to back of the dash. Have any of you tried anything different >
I am wondering if there is a bulb holder that will slip into those clips that can direct the light downwards. Or is there LED bulbs available same size as original?
thanks for any ideas . Terry

Lawson Cox · 07-29-2013, 09:15 PM

I get plenty of light to everything except one gauge on the right side. Have been tryinng to figure out how to mount another light, closer to the green plastic thingy but haven't figured it out yet. I'm still 6V with no problems at all.

19Fordy · 07-30-2013, 08:42 AM

Can LED bulbs be adapted? I am experimenting with using an LED bulb in my 12V 1940 Ford domelight. Check this site. www.superbrightleds.com

Don Rogers · 07-30-2013, 09:31 AM

Terry, The dash bulbs were a 6v #63 bulb with 3 cp (candle power). Try using a #81 6v 6cp bulb. The #81 is the same size as the #63 but has twice the candle power.

dean333 · 07-30-2013, 09:33 AM

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All my dash lights are on of equal but very dim brightness. It's still 6v, any recommendations?

07-29-2013, 08:26 PM	#1
terry Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 264	36 dash lights I don't get much light to the instruments. My system is 12 v and think the bulbs I'm using are 3cp. Much of the light is just going up to back of the dash. Have any of you tried anything different > I am wondering if there is a bulb holder that will slip into those clips that can direct the light downwards. Or is there LED bulbs available same size as original? thanks for any ideas . Terry

07-29-2013, 09:15 PM	#2
Lawson Cox Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Above the gnat line in Georgia Posts: 7,009	Re: 36 dash lights I get plenty of light to everything except one gauge on the right side. Have been tryinng to figure out how to mount another light, closer to the green plastic thingy but haven't figured it out yet. I'm still 6V with no problems at all. __________________ Life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer to the end, the faster it goes. It is better to be seen, than viewed. "We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm".

07-30-2013, 08:42 AM	#3
19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 10,930	Re: 36 dash lights Can LED bulbs be adapted? I am experimenting with using an LED bulb in my 12V 1940 Ford domelight. Check this site. www.superbrightleds.com

07-30-2013, 09:31 AM	#4
Don Rogers Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wildwood, MO. (near St. Louis) Posts: 1,792	Re: 36 dash lights Terry, The dash bulbs were a 6v #63 bulb with 3 cp (candle power). Try using a #81 6v 6cp bulb. The #81 is the same size as the #63 but has twice the candle power.

07-30-2013, 09:33 AM	#5
dean333 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Shorewood Illinois Posts: 860	Re: 36 dash lights Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) All my dash lights are on of equal but very dim brightness. It's still 6v, any recommendations?