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Old Nov 25, 2020 | 01:37 PM
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What type of bulb is used for the dome like on my 1978 F-150? Thanks!
 
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Bulb # 561.
 
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Originally Posted by 78Custom302
What type of bulb is used for the dome like on my 1978 F-150? Thanks!
Yes, if you want the original incandescent lamp for the dome light, it is number 561.
If you would prefer an LED, those are also available from Dennis Carpenter, LMC, & others. Their current draw is lower than the incandescent.
Also available are clear lenses for the dome light which transmit more light than the original lens.
 

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Changing over to an LED bulb will also save you from cooking a hole in your lens cover if you ever leave the door open for a while.
 
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