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Gerry M

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What are the correct bulbs for instrument panel lights in 1974 TR6? I've tried googling this but no luck? It looks like my glove box bulb is a 1446 and my oil pressure bulb is 1449 but its hard to read. Any help identifying bulb #/base and bulb sources in southern Ontario would be greatly appreciate. Thanks.
PS: also trunk light bulb.
 
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Well, the "right" bulb would be a Lucas 987, which TRF currently has on sale for $.93/ea.

1446 would be close, so would 1449. 1446 draws just a tad more current (2.4 watts instead of 2.2) at 12v; while the 1449 is rated 2.8 watts at 14v which might make it a bit dim with only 12 supplied; and even dimmer in the TR6 configuration where it is in series with the brake warning light. If you want a brighter oil light, my suggestion would be to cut the BP wire and connect the lamp directly to a white (or green) wire. That will disable the "bulb test" function, but you'll be able to see the idiot light.
 
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