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    Dash instrument bulbs

    Hi All,

    Can someone tell me of the Smiths instruments take the same bulbs for dial illumination as they take for warning lights ?

    I am guessing the bulbs are 12V E10, but not sure how much power they are rated at, so if anyone can elaborate, that would be great too !!

    Cheers,
    John

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    Are they Edison or bayonet? The Smiths instruments in my old Hillmans used a BA7s base, some were BA9s, too, I think.

    I would think that Edison screw bulbs would/could screw out with vibration.

    BA7s below:

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    BA9s below:

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    Someone posted details of LED globes sourced from ebay, maybe under the Series III section.

    If you're going with conventional globes I can get them at trade price. I replaced the ones in my Series III and it didn't make any difference, instruments must be dirty inside or it's time to consider LED's.


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    Quote Originally Posted by gromit View Post
    Someone posted details of LED globes sourced from ebay, maybe under the Series III section.

    If you're going with conventional globes I can get them at trade price. I replaced the ones in my Series III and it didn't make any difference, instruments must be dirty inside or it's time to consider LED's.


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    Hi Colin. Thanks for that. I'm looking for globes as well, this thread was very timely for me. I had a quick look on the threads and believe this is the link you're referring to: Land Rover Series 1 2 2a Dash bulbs LED E10 Warm White Original Look x6 232590 | eBay
    I've ordered a set for mine. I will post pictures once installed.

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    Well, there you go.

    Who'd have thought that a manufacturer would use Edison Screw lamps in car electrics. Perhaps it was a special to reinforce the Lucas "Prince of Darkness" reputation.
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    Thanks everyone, I have ordered the LED bulbs off ebay. I have bought from that seller (charlie) before and been very happy with the outcome.

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    Quote Originally Posted by p38arover View Post
    Well, there you go.

    Who'd have thought that a manufacturer would use Edison Screw lamps in car electrics. Perhaps it was a special to reinforce the Lucas "Prince of Darkness" reputation.
    The P76 used a few of them too, I never had a problem with them falling out as the bulb holders all had decent springs behind the middle contact to maintain friction in the socket.

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