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I'm installing the dash lighting and wiring on my BN7, (april 1959 build date) I purchased the car as a basket case so no referance. The dash lighting on the tach and speedometer is no problem, however on the temp and fuel gage all that is provided is a metal type holder attached to the gage hold-down bracket that would place the lighting bulb over the top, but outside of the gage, no cover or real method of directing the light into or over the gage face. A small slot runs around the gage but has a plastic dark colored piece that would prevent much light from shining into the gage. The light bulbs, as are, would do an excellent of lighting the back side of the dash but not much else. Am I missing some parts, or does the dark plastic ring need a gap to allow light into the gage? O r is this just the way it's suppose to be?? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif
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Dash lighting
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BlueRidge1
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The Light just shines through the slots. make sure the bracket doesn't short out any of the other wiring on the switches . Not sure if it matters if the bracket puts the bulb on top or bottem you may have to experiment both ways.
If I remember correctly if I put the bulb on top of the gas gauge the bracket hit the headlight switch. I have the one on top that serves the oil pressure water temp. and it is very close to bumping the start button.I think the ring piece is to keep it from blinding you. Some vehicles used red dash lighting because it doesn't disturb your night vision. Bob
If I remember correctly if I put the bulb on top of the gas gauge the bracket hit the headlight switch. I have the one on top that serves the oil pressure water temp. and it is very close to bumping the start button.I think the ring piece is to keep it from blinding you. Some vehicles used red dash lighting because it doesn't disturb your night vision. Bob
