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Brighter Lighting for Instrument Cluster 200

posted by  Volvodad on  Fri Dec 19 08:47 CST 2003
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Pulled a cluster from a junker and been experimenting with it. I've always felt that the 240 clusters were too dimly lit. The two bulbs that wash the instrument faces with light are a common size easily available at any auto parts place. Going through the bulb catalog with a helpful counterman, I found that a #168 bulb is 4.3Watts, compared to the 3.5W #194's which seem to be original equipment. They fit right in to the holders, and (tested in my dark garage with a motorcycle battery providing the voltage) sure do seem to light up the panel better.

The slight wattage increase should pose no heat problems for the housing - it looks plenty robust.
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Bob (81-244GL B21F, 83-244DL B23F, 94-944 B230FD plus grocery-getter Dodge minivan, MGB, and numerous old motorcycles)






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New Brighter Lighting for Instrument Cluster [200]
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