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MGB MGB Panel Light Dimmer

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How does one get the Dimmer knob off? Is it a set screw or one of those pins on a spring. I can't see it that well the way mine is oriented. Thanks for any help.​
 
Pin and spring on the hexagonal shaft. Again (after 12 years!), I would recommend applying CRC 2-26 and let it soak a bit. The pin can get stuck in the knob and be a bit uncooperative. The CRC is sold in Home Depot's electrical service area.
 
I read your previous post and got the CRC 2-26 this morning along with some CRC contact cleaner and dielectric grease as I work to improve electrical connections. Thanks for the recommendation. Getting hard to see some things with these bifocals.
 
:thumbsup: Let us know how you get on.
 
Following your advice, sucessfully got the knob off and switch removed from car. Finally got the frozen stem to turn but still very stiff. Checking with ohm meter, still have a few open places. Will let it soak over night and see where I stand. It seems the part is not available any longer.
 
I will say that I just bypassed mine (and added a fuse) couldn't figure any circumstance where I needed less light on my dash - and the rheostat was a current draw in and of itself.
 
JPSmit said:
I will say that I just bypassed mine (and added a fuse) couldn't figure any circumstance where I needed less light on my dash - and the rheostat was a current draw in and of itself.
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I'm with you here. I've *never* felt that the dash lights were ever too bright...
 
I liked having the ability to dim down the lights (even if they were a little too dim for comfort) simply because replacing the bulbs is a challenge that often requires finding the services of a small child that has double jointed fingers....which I never had access to. Somewhat dim but working instrument lights are far better than inaccessibly burnt out ones....
 
I did get a rheostat from Moss Motors just a few months ago. Mostly as a "just in case" measure. Still in the box. Moss part number: 146-000.
 
YakkoWarner said:
I liked having the ability to dim down the lights (even if they were a little too dim for comfort) simply because replacing the bulbs is a challenge that often requires finding the services of a small child that has double jointed fingers....which I never had access to. Somewhat dim but working instrument lights are far better than inaccessibly burnt out ones....
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I installed the LED bulbs pictured below. It was "somewhat" difficult, but I've had harder tasks. These bulbs made a BIG difference in my gauges.... now they are bright and very easy to see at night.

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Gliderman8 said:
I installed the LED bulbs pictured below. It was "somewhat" difficult, but I've had harder tasks. These bulbs made a BIG difference in my gauges.... now they are bright and very easy to see at night.

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Source, part #, etc.? Thanks! :smile:
 
Well right now is the PERFECT time for me to look at these because I have no interior at all and all the instruments are in a box up on a shelf until I can get rusty floors out and new ones in. So switching to these bulbs before reassembling the interior would be a logical move. Where did you find them???
 
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