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MG TD TF 1500 - Dash lights

Moss replacement dash lights are only 2.2 watts and I need to light a match to see if they are lit ;)
Any resources for a higher wattage screw base 12 volt dash light available?
Best regards
mmsguy

My replacements from Moss are quite bright (that is considering older British lighting ranges from dark to quite dim :-) Dim lighting can be caused by a poor ground behind the dash.

Cheers

Larry
L Karpman

2.2 watt is the correct size for the dash lights. Check that you have good connection and a good ground to the dash and each light socket and that the dimmer rheostat is (if you car has one - the switch if not) is in good condition. Cheers - Dave
David DuBois

I stripped my rheostat and cleaned the coil really well.... I also took the speedometer and tach apart and painted the inside of the shell bright white.. seems to have helped the light output (although, I have never had to 'turn' them down!!!!) They still have whatever bulb was in them in '78 when put away!
gblawson(gordon)

Inspect the bulbs for a coating on the inside of the glass. This is vaporized filament wire. It is supprising how much the light output can be reduced by this coating.
Good L:uck,

Cheers,

Bob
bobj50

BINGO...found 8 watt bulbs advertised in the August issue of the "BRITISH MARQUE" , will let you know how it turns out.
Many thanks, Daniel
mmsguy

Using 8 Watt bulbs in the dash means 2 Amps for the three bulbs. You only have 19 from the generator, With the headlights on you may not have enough left. ( Plus over 3 times the heat from each) bulb)
It may not work out well.


Don Harmer

This thread was discussed between 05/08/2008 and 06/08/2008

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