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Oct 30, 2007 | 03:41 PM

dans78f100

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Dash Bulb Question

Hi every one I have a 78 f100 the dash light behind the gas gauge and the oil pressure gauge is out. And its dark up to 20mph on my speedometer my question is are they all the same bulb and can some one tell me the bulb number. When I called autozone and my local advance auto parts they said the computer didnt show which bulb number its was. Since the truck is my only way of getting around I dont wanna have to take it apart and put back to gether to go to the store. I just wanna replace them all and clean every thing up and be done with it!! Thanks in advance for all you help!

Oct 30, 2007 | 04:37 PM

redlightning93

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They are 194's

Oct 30, 2007 | 04:46 PM

Mil1ion

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Get good quality 194's ..at least 10 of them.
Then when you remove the cluster and clean it ALL up replace ALL the bulbs.

Cleaning means removing the gauges and cleaning any corrosion on the connections.

THis is what happens over time and causes problems.

also clean off where the ICVR connects.

Oct 30, 2007 | 07:40 PM

dans78f100

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What do you suggest to clean them up with I have crc contact cleaner, and I have a small brush set. Should I snag any thing else why I am there? Thanks for all the help and the pictures!

Oct 30, 2007 | 09:03 PM

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Just a tip.... IF you have a certain color interior and would like your dash to light up the same color, you could get some colored 194's and take out the blueish green half circles inside the gauge cluster. This also makes for a brighter cluster. I like the way mine looks at night on my Bronco.

I cleaned my circuit with rubbing alcohol and Q tips(wasn't to bad to start with).

Good luck.

Oct 30, 2007 | 09:12 PM

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actually the Domes for the Turn signal indicators are BLUE..

Yellow light mixed with BLUE lens make a GREEN tint...thus what one sees with the lights on

Oct 30, 2007 | 09:23 PM

MBBFord

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Originally Posted by Mil1ion

actually the Domes for the Turn signal indicators are BLUE..

Yellow light mixed with BLUE lens make a GREEN tint...thus what one sees with the lights on

Thanks, didn't remember what to call them.

The domes are a blue color, but not just a regular blue, almost appears to have something a little different to them, but right, the light makes the color come out green. With out them, the gauge is a lot brighter, and if it's to bright, just dim them until satisfied.