1941Rick Posted June 15, 2011 Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 I replaced my dash lights recently. I can see the speedo with no problem. However I can not see the other gauges. Am I missing something? 12v conversion.......41 P12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Ed Posted June 15, 2011 Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 Am I missing something? 12v conversion.......41 P12 Light! haha sorry couldn't resist. Confirm the bulbs are lighting up. You should be able to touch the socket to the metal of the dash and see them light up. If they do you might have a dirty housing. If they don't bad bulb/wiring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Flanagan Posted June 15, 2011 Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 Ed, you're a wiseguy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plymouthasc Posted June 16, 2011 Report Share Posted June 16, 2011 It sounds like they are not all on. There are five of them in total. Make sure you have checked the ones at the top of the panel too. They all only come on when the dash light switch under the dash is in the correct position too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-12 Tommy Posted June 16, 2011 Report Share Posted June 16, 2011 One of the bulbs is a #51 in a longer tube bulb socket. Is that one for the ignition light? Sorry for hijacking. Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1941Rick Posted June 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2011 The lights all work....maybe I should have taken the panel apart..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobT-47P15 Posted June 16, 2011 Report Share Posted June 16, 2011 Surely they're not Lucas bulbs........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andydodge Posted June 16, 2011 Report Share Posted June 16, 2011 Tom, I think that long tube thing might be the hi/lo beam indicator fuitting or maybe the light that shines onto the ignition........there should be three others that fit into the back of the instrument cluster then the other 2 I mentioned, I think...lol........andyd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plymouthasc Posted June 16, 2011 Report Share Posted June 16, 2011 One of the bulbs is a #51 in a longer tube bulb socket. Is that one for the ignition light? Sorry for hijacking.Tom Yes that one is for the ignition switch. It fits on the bracket that holds the ignition to the dash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob_amos Posted June 16, 2011 Report Share Posted June 16, 2011 Bulbs tend to glaze over with time and allow a smaller amount of light out. Also, the case that the cluster is attached to gets dirty over time. I have found replacing all bulbs, cleaning all sockets and cleaning the cluster case, and even painting it whit if needed, usually gives the best results. Remember, not all dash clusters are designed so as to give good lighting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1941Rick Posted June 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2011 Bulbs are new...next winter project.....rebuild the cluster.......shucks and I had it out this past winter.....anyone know where to get the colored plastic for the speedo needle light? green, amber and red. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TodFitch Posted June 16, 2011 Report Share Posted June 16, 2011 Bulbs are new...next winter project.....rebuild the cluster.......shucks and I had it out this past winter.....anyone know where to get the colored plastic for the speedo needle light? green, amber and red. I think if you search the forum you'll find where David Maxwell showed how to renew the speedometer colors on your existing plastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plymouthasc Posted June 17, 2011 Report Share Posted June 17, 2011 The set up in my '41 is not so elaborate. It is just a piece of multicolored plastic with the instrument panel lights beneath. The end of the clear speedometer meter sweeps past and transmits the different colors as the speed increases. Mine was in good condition except it needed to be glued back on. My needle however was yellowed. I found an insturment repair shop that had lots of spare parts and they had a needle in near perfect condition. If you are missing the colored strip, or it is in poor shape, perhaps an instrument repair shop would have a spare to sell. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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