[Mgs] Broken LED Lamp in Oil Gauge

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   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 at gmail.com> wrote:
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> 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
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