P15 Speedo Light

[Drdialtone]

Is it possible to boost the light in the instrument panel on the 46-48 Plymouths? My light is very dim. Different bulb? Or is it just the way it is?

[aero3113]

This is posted over on the tech tips

Brighter Dash Lights

Tommy Carroll, President of the Carolina Region, Plymouth Owners Club submitted a great tip to improve dash visibility and safety at night. He uses #81 bulbs instead of the standard #55 miniature bulb. The #55 has a brightness around 3 candle power compared to the #81 with 6 candle power. The #81 bulb really lights up the gauges and speedometer and heat generation seem about the same.

[BobT-47P15]

I've got several #57 bulbs......what are they good for??

[kbuhagiar]

Brighter Dash Lights

Tommy Carroll, President of the Carolina Region, Plymouth Owners Club submitted a great tip to improve dash visibility and safety at night. He uses #81 bulbs instead of the standard #55 miniature bulb. The #55 has a brightness around 3 candle power compared to the #81 with 6 candle power. The #81 bulb really lights up the gauges and speedometer and heat generation seem about the same.

Would anyone know the 12 volt equivalent of the #81 bulb?

Thanks in advance.

[Frank Elder]

Do you have a small toggle switch under the dash? In some models it is used to change from dim to bright,or does that even apply to the speedo?

[Frank Blackstone]

On mine that switch turns the dash lights off. Try it.

[Drdialtone]

Yeah, turns mine off too. I like the different bulb idea. I'll give it a try. THANKS!

[BobT-47P15]

Where is a good place to buy such bulbs? Saw some on the net from

3 bucks to about 6 bucks each.

[normanpitkin]

I wonder if this will work on my 48 new yorker too ,the dash lights seem to have a dimmer which goes from dim to even dimmer!Brighter bulb would be nice!

[Young Ed]

Where is a good place to buy such bulbs? Saw some on the net from

3 bucks to about 6 bucks each.

Bob your local auto parts place should be able to order these.

[Jim Yergin]

Where is a good place to buy such bulbs? Saw some on the net from

3 bucks to about 6 bucks each.

Bob,

You might want to check out this site.

http://www.bulbtown.com/

Jim Yergin

[greg g]

http://www.bulbtown.com/81_MINIATURE_BULB_BA15S_BASE_p/81.htm

[BobT-47P15]

Bulbtown starts out real good at 52 cents each bulb, then when you

add shipping of $6.40, the four bulbs I would get cost $10.56

Think I'll check with the local auto supply.

[BobT-47P15]

Well, that could be. I got a bunch of them a long time ago.....they are

a small bulb like for dash lights and such (not large enough for tail lights).