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101RRS
2nd July 2009, 03:57 PM
I have wasted 6 hours today driving all over Canberra trying to buy a couple of instrument light bulbs for my 101. They are 24v, about 3w but have a screw thread rather than the bayonet fitting.

I tried everywhere (Repco, auto electricians, Ashdowns, truck parts suppliers, tractor parts suppliers) and confirmed that Narva, Hella and Philips do not make them - Narva do 12v but not 24v. I ended up buying a different fitting that will take the bayonet bulbs that I can make fit.

So 24v 101 owners - where are you buying your threaded 24v dash and instrument light bulbs??

Cheers

Garry

Lotz-A-Landies
2nd July 2009, 04:01 PM
How frustrating! :(

101 Ron
2nd July 2009, 04:04 PM
Post a pic of the globe.
I may be able to get a few.

Col.Coleman
2nd July 2009, 05:38 PM
JohnR is in the instrument game, and has told me about a guy up here who is THE man for old bulbs and Lucas stuff. Heaps of odd and obsolete stuff.

Bad news is his name escapes me at this moment, and John won't be back from the cape for a few weeks yet, but if I talk to him between then and now I'll ask him.

CC

fraser130
2nd July 2009, 05:43 PM
Would it be worth wiring them in pairs in series, then you could use 12v ones?

Fraser

101RRS
2nd July 2009, 05:46 PM
This is the little sucker - 24v 2.8w

Just need a supplier in case I blow some more - there is about 10 in the dash of a 101. I have changed the fitting on the blown one to take bayonet globes but would prefer not to change the rest.

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e334/gazzz21/24vLightBulb002.jpg

Cheers

Garry

p38arover
2nd July 2009, 05:54 PM
Ok, a standard MES 24v 3 watt globe. Now to find some. Also known T3.25 lamp, E10 base .

here we are: http://www.maplin.co.uk/module.aspx?TabID=1&criteria=usb&ModuleNo=1977&C=SO&U=Strat15

Now for in Australia!

Maybe here: http://www.wiltronics.com.au/catalogue/shop.php?cid=231

fraser130
2nd July 2009, 06:26 PM
Go Ron!!!!

p38arover
2nd July 2009, 07:23 PM
Ok, this site: www.autoglobe.com.au/Catalogue/Autoglobe_Automotive.pdf

(http://www.aulro.com/afvb/www.autoglobe.com.au/Catalogue/Autoglobe_Automotive.pdf)lists their ES304 24v 3 watt E10 globe as equivalent to Narva Premium 2688 and Philips 13875

The Narva no. looks wrong.

However:
http://www.naauto.biz:8080/naauto/orders/order74670/catalogue/category64/category69/product669

Bigbjorn
2nd July 2009, 07:28 PM
JohnR is in the instrument game, and has told me about a guy up here who is THE man for old bulbs and Lucas stuff. Heaps of odd and obsolete stuff.

Bad news is his name escapes me at this moment, and John won't be back from the cape for a few weeks yet, but if I talk to him between then and now I'll ask him.

CC

Kev. Baker, KB Classic Parts. 2 Margaret St. Witta 4552 ( near Maleny )

07-5494-4221, Fax 07-5494-4114.

Kev. took nearly 40 tons of parts up the mountain when he moved from Carina to Witta. He is THE Lucas Man. Also has Prestolite, bosch, Auto-lite, Delco-Remy, Duciellier, Paris-Rhone, S.E.V, Butler, C.A.V

If you are looking for something to do, Kev's business is for sale.

101RRS
2nd July 2009, 08:05 PM
Ok, a standard MES 24v 3 watt globe. Now to find some. Also known T3.25 lamp, E10 base .

here we are: Round MES Type (E10) : Small Bulbs & Lamps : Maplin (http://www.maplin.co.uk/module.aspx?TabID=1&criteria=usb&ModuleNo=1977&C=SO&U=Strat15)

Now for in Australia!

Maybe here: Wiltronics Research Pty Ltd (http://www.wiltronics.com.au/catalogue/shop.php?cid=231)



Thanks Ron - the Wiltronics site seems to be the go - no wattage is mentioned but that size bulb will be around the correct wattage. I might buy a few on line to last me for a while.

EDIT - just saw`you second post - more good options thanks - I find it amazing that mainstream specialist auto electric supply companies like Ashdown Ingrams do not sell this stuff - just the same as Super Cheap and Repco - Narva, Hella and maybe Philips.

Cheers

Garry

Bigbjorn
2nd July 2009, 08:50 PM
- I find it amazing that mainstream specialist auto electric supply companies like Ashdown Ingrams do not sell this stuff - just the same as Super Cheap and Repco - Narva, Hella and maybe Philips.

Cheers

Garry

Probably don't sell them because that base is very seldom found in automotive applications. Some years ago I wanted some 12 volt ones and the only place I could find in Brisbane's south was a Tandy shop at Cannon Hill.

101 Ron
3rd July 2009, 04:17 PM
I have not had time to chase it , but it is common for electric forklifts to use the same globes in dash boards in 12 ,24,36,48 and 72 volts.

101RRS
3rd July 2009, 05:11 PM
I have not had time to chase it , but it is common for electric forklifts to use the same globes in dash boards in 12 ,24,36,48 and 72 volts.

Thanks Ron - but the links provide by the other Ron are for companies that sell them - I will order some there and stock up.

I tried a tractor spare parts company thinking they would be like your forklifts but again they did not have any.

Cheers

Garry