Thanks for showing that the job can be done, with assurances by Barney that
it is not impossible. I am slightly more eager to attempt the task now. Other
instruments have been changed to LEDs, but this one had me hesitant.
Bob
> On May 30, 2021, at 11:26 PM, Michael MacLean <springer.mike51@gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> Finally got the "electric" oil gauge out of my MGB GT today many little cuts
> in my hands later. Here's a picture showing the part of the LED bulb that
> broke off in the gauge. We think it was caused by the cheap sheet metal
> thread in the bulb holder. The LED bulb was seated at a slight angle when
> screwed into the holder casing the bulb to break in half. Kind of fragile at
> $5 a pop. A lot of work and new four letter expletives I didn't even know
> there were. Would have been impossible to remove with the gauge in situ.
> Came out easily with a pair of needle nose pliers.. Just something to
> consider if you're thinking of converting to an LED dash.
> Mike MacLean
> 69 MGB GT
> <20210530_194817.jpg>
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