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| cabrioartie |
 Oct 27 2026, 04:45 PM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 42 Joined: 8-October 24 From: Las Vegas, NV Member No.: 28,400 Region Association: None 
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I have a bulb out in the speedometer, so its even darker than it would normally be. I also just replaced a bulb in the tach by pulling out the gauge and being able to reach the bulb (there is just enough room).
But, it seems on the speedo it can't be pulled out enough to reach the bulbs. I assume it's either the speedo cable or the odometer reset cable. Oh, this is a '74. So, what is the best way to get to the bulbs and replace them? Looking a simple solution before I rip apart the dash. Thank you. |
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| Ishley |
Oct 27 2026, 06:25 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 369 Joined: 4-October 21 From: Clarendon Hills Il Member No.: 25,957 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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Disconnect the speedometer cable. I replaced all my bulbs with LEDs… except the alternator bulb which has to be incandescent.
https://www.superbrightleds.com/vehicle-lights |
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| cabrioartie |
Oct 27 2026, 06:49 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 42 Joined: 8-October 24 From: Las Vegas, NV Member No.: 28,400 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(Ishley @ Oct 27 2026, 05:25 PM)  Disconnect the speedometer cable. I replaced all my bulbs with LEDs… except the alternator bulb which has to be incandescent. https://www.superbrightleds.com/vehicle-lights Stupid question, how do I disconnect the Speedo cable? |
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| emerygt350 |
Oct 27 2026, 07:24 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,797 Joined: 20-July 21 From: Upstate, NY Member No.: 25,740 Region Association: North East States |
Definitely switch to LEDs. It will still be pleasantly dim but still useful.
Unscrew the speedo cable by becoming a contortionist |
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