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Old Jan 7, 2009 | 08:34 PM
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Dash Gauges

How many 194 bulbs light up the dash in an 80-86 F-Series?
I don't have access to my truck over winter while I build a parts list but was looking to replace necessary bulbs for better looks.

I want the parking brake warning, highbeam warning, and turn signals. But how many bulbs light up the dash its self? Between speedometer w/ trip meter, oil pressure, temp, voltage, and fuel?
I am avoiding the tach bulbs as an Autometer tach is being installed.

This might be hard to help with but thanks anyways....
 
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Old Jan 7, 2009 | 09:12 PM
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5 if you have 4 factory gauges, 7 if you have 2 gauges + 2 idiot lights
 
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Old Jan 7, 2009 | 10:05 PM
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I guess I should clarify... the extra two are for the idiot lights, not cluster illumination.
 
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"The Tach bulbs" also light up the right side of the speedometer, and the left side of the Fuel and Temp gauges, as well as the shift selector. So you can't just leave them out anyway.


You will need ten 194 bulbs total for truck with gauges. This includes the fasten belt, turn signals, high beam, and brake failure warning lamp.

You will need twelve 194 bulbs, for truck with Idiot lamps.

add an extra 194 bulb to the above list if the truck is 4x4.
 
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