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Posted by: tsvo Feb 10 2018, 06:33 AM
I bought a set of LED bulbs from 914 Rubber for my gauges. What do I need to do to replace them? Is there anything I need to look out for?
Any help is appreciated.
Posted by: The Cabinetmaker Feb 10 2018, 09:04 AM
1. Remove old bulb.
2 install new bulb.
3. Have a beer.
Seriously, it's about that easy.
Posted by: 76-914 Feb 10 2018, 09:56 AM
Be sure the bulb is square when inserting the holder back into the gage. They can get cocked to the side easily. They make a huge difference! 
Posted by: tsvo Feb 10 2018, 10:27 AM
1. Remove old bulb.
2 install new bulb.
3. Have a beer.
Seriously, it's about that easy.
Thanks, knew it was a dumb question, just thought I would throw it out to make sure there was not any odd electrical "gremlins" waiting for me.
Posted by: tsvo Feb 10 2018, 10:28 AM
Be sure the bulb is square when inserting the holder back into the gage. They can get cocked to the side easily. They make a huge difference!
Thanks for the tip. I will watch our for that.
Posted by: mgphoto Feb 10 2018, 12:33 PM
Use a cotton towel placed on the top of the steering column, so you don't scratch it pulling the tach.
Loosen the tang holding the speedo cable under the dash, much easier than removing the cable at the speedo.
My tach was rebuilt by No. Hollywood Speedo, I needed to use the collar for the clock bulb to space them correctly in the tach.
Mostly plug and play, just rotate the bulbs to project maximum light.
Posted by: tsvo Feb 10 2018, 01:02 PM
Thank you for the advise. Do I need to pull the steerining wheel off?
Posted by: Mikey914 Feb 10 2018, 01:19 PM
No need to remove the steering wheel. The gage just needs to pop out. you can do one at a time. But whatever you do , DO NOT replace the "G" light with a LED. you will loose the alternators induction charge through that circut as the D in LED is diode.
Posted by: tsvo Feb 10 2018, 02:43 PM
No need to remove the steering wheel. The gage just needs to pop out. you can do one at a time. But whatever you do , DO NOT replace the "G" light with a LED. you will loose the alternators induction charge through that circut as the D in LED is diode.
Thank you Mark
Posted by: Ed_Turbo Feb 10 2018, 04:04 PM
No need to remove the steering wheel. The gage just needs to pop out. you can do one at a time. But whatever you do , DO NOT replace the "G" light with a LED. you will loose the alternators induction charge through that circut as the D in LED is diode.
Hey Marky Mark,
Is the G light the one on the combo gauge? Just curious.
Posted by: Mikey914 Feb 10 2018, 04:40 PM
Yes the green one on the bottom
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