Instrument bulb replacements

[Nelson]

The bulb for my fuel gauge just burned out. Is there such a thing as a locally available source to buy a replacement or will I have to pay for shipping to me? I can't find a bulb number, just the fact that it draws 2.2 watts at 12 volts. It seems a waste to pay more for shipping than for replacements. If it comes down to it I suppose I can find other items to buy at the same time to offset the shipping.

 

[jhorton3]

I think I found some replacements at Fry's.

 

[Nelson]

I don't know Fry's. Is it an auto parts store? If it is, I'll try some of the local parts places.

 

[jhorton3]

It's a computer/electronics store. I bought from Napa, and some from online brit parts suppliers, and they kept popping. I bought from Fry's and haven't lost another instrument bulb...yet.

 

[dklawson]

The last time I dealt with this issue I had to buy from one of the British parts vendors. To ease the pain I looked all over my car for other bits I needed or wanted and added them to the order. I also ordered several bulbs (many more than I needed) so I wouldn't have to go through this again when the next bulb failed.

 

[jhorton3]

One day when I really don't have anything else to do I'll build a new instrument light wiring harness and fit it with LEDs.

 

[Nelson]

The multiple purchase for now sounds like the best way to go. I guess what I'll do is order some of each of the different types of bulbs so I'll have spares for all of them. I suspect that there will be other items in the catalog that can be included to offset the shipping costs.

 

[Bayless]

At 2.2 watts, it sounds like either a #53 or #1446 will work. I just went through this on the Prefect. Darn car had two panel lights one was a bayonet style base (#53) and the other was a screw base (#1446). The #53 should be available at most any local parts store. I had to order the 1446.

 

[PeterC]

Nelson, I'm sure the guys at medina Motorsports have them.

Peter C

 

[Nelson]

I totally forgot about Medina Motorsports. Thanks, Peter.

 

[dcoplan]

Found this link on Fry's online...

https://www.frys.com/product/1647857?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG

Originals are 12V - 2.2W. These are 12.5V - 3.13W. Will they work or do they specifically need to be the original specs?

 

[Gerard]

I think you can find them at Radio Shack as well.

 

[HealeyRick]

I just trapped a couple of fireflies and placed them in harness behind the gauge hole. Much brighter than the original light.

 

[Keith_M]

Rick,
and the fireflies work intermittently -- just like the originals!
Keith

 

[glemon]

I believe it is referred to as an E10 Screw base bulb, I got like 10 or a dozen of them on ebay for the price of one from the usual suspects, here is an example with a 3 watt v. 2.2 watt for standard for a slight upgrade in light output:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/10pc-E10-Base-T1...=item20b2f1acc6


I think that is what I bought, they work fine.