JayGT6 Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 Been playing about behind the dash today and have noticed that the bulb that illuminates the rev counter has snapped off in the holder. I can't get the remains of the bulb out so any ideas on where I can get a new bulb and holder from? I've looked on rimmer bros and can't seem to find the correct one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aar0sc Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 Have you tried getting a set of long nosed pliers in and carefully unscrewing it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docman Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 pencil eraser?!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayGT6 Posted September 19, 2013 Author Share Posted September 19, 2013 Tried the pliers but it won't shift, will try the pencil eraser though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkuser Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 Pushing a screw driver into the remains of the bulb to turn it worth a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rotoflex Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 I assume that means the bulb base & holder have corroded & fused.I'd suggest soaking the area between with WD-40 overnight, then go after it with a small pick like a dental explorer to find a place to bend the base away from the holder, & then get the needle nose pliers on anything that affords purchase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velocita Rosso Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 8328 wrote:Been playing about behind the dash today and have noticed that the bulb that illuminates the rev counter has snapped off in the holder. I can't get the remains of the bulb out so any ideas on where I can get a new bulb and holder from? I've looked on rimmer bros and can't seem to find the correct one. Which model car?I did an article in the CT mag which explained how to upgrade by using a modern lamp holder/bulb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjwman Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Plenty on eBay if you search MES (miniature Edison screw).Also take the opportunity to replace bulbs with leds. Cheap as chips, bright and cold running and available in green too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WIMPUS Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 7586 wrote:Plenty on eBay if you search MES (miniature Edison screw).Also take the opportunity to replace bulbs with leds. Cheap as chips, bright and cold running and available in green too!Or E10 .. that's normally the right size :)I've put green led's in all my gauge's .. and now they are clearly visible ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rallyspit Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Thanks for the tip, £3.45 for 5 green leds - result! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WIMPUS Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 This is mine with green LED's 8)(The middle ones are different led's and are not so bright .. ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayGT6 Posted September 20, 2013 Author Share Posted September 20, 2013 LED upgrade is not a bad idea. Never crossed my mind before. Rallyspit you got the link to those LED's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjwman Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 MES LED. eBay - take your choice! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phwoar Posted September 21, 2013 Share Posted September 21, 2013 If you're considering going down the LED path may I suggest adding a dimmer into the circuit. I've used these http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/8A-12V-1-CH-Brightness-Adjustable-LED-Dimmer-Controller-For-LED-Light-Strip-/310661060278?pt=AU_Lighting_Fans&hash=item4854d796b6 for a number of different 12v LED lights and found them to be effective and reliable. Easy to remove the electronics and mount anywhere. Always used the cheapest I could find.Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayGT6 Posted September 22, 2013 Author Share Posted September 22, 2013 Finally got that bulb out, patience was tested though. Ordered some green LED's too, looking forward to seeing the difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uksnatcher Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 I ordered these E10 LED's, went for the wide angle lens for a more diffused green light as LED's tend to have a spot light effect on the speedo/rev dial face.http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/380647545827?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649Might not be bright enough but for a couple of quid worth the punt me thinks.. will post results...:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uksnatcher Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 UPDATEThe 5 LED's as per link (next day delivery BTW, highly recommended seller ;) ) fitted in my Spit on the speedo, rev counter, smiths oil pressure/water temp gauge, vac gauge and time clock.Conclusion: No brighter than original glass 2.2w bulbs a fraction dimmer infact but more green in colour so look more defined, fresh and newer looking than washed out green.Less amps and no heat on the old girls wiring so happy to do the mod for a few quid.. !Oh......and a bad back from an hour upside down, plus skinned knuckles and a little blood on the job....all in a days Triumphing ;D ;D ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WIMPUS Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 uksnatcher wrote:UPDATELED's as per link fitted in my Spit on the speedo, rev counter, smiths oil pressure/water temp gauge, vac gauge and time clock.Conclusion: No brighter than original glass 2.2w bulbs a fraction dimmer infact but more green in colour so look more defined, fresh and newer looking than washed out green.Less amps and heat so happy to do the mod for a few quid (and a bad back from an hour upside down, plus skinned knuckles and a little blood on the job....all in a days Triumphing ;D ;D ;D )I've got other led's and they are brighter .. and more green also.All the green lenses where burned out and in my oil pressure gauge there wasn't a green lens in .. But will see how i like the look of it when i'm driving her ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uksnatcher Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 4526 wrote:I've got other led's and they are brighter .. and more green also Which green LED's have you got Wim? Any chance of the link :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WIMPUS Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 uksnatcher wrote:Which green LED's have you got Wim? Any chance of the link :)The last ones i've bought where these .. http://www.benl.ebay.be/itm/2x-4-SMD-LED-Bright-Green-233-T4W-BA9S-Cap-Bayonet-Side-Light-Interior-Bulbs-12v-/160911884697?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2577188199&_uhb=1But you also got some with 1smd led .. still didn't test them .. i also got some with a regular led in .. but they are not so bright I think i've got these in the speedo & rev .. http://www.benl.ebay.be/itm/GREEN-QUAD-12v-LED-SIDELIGHT-BULBS-BA9S-233-T4W-VW-VAG-SCIROCCO-CORRADO-/261180315518?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3ccf8f577e&_uhb=1The thing is .. you can't find many led's that fit in the E10 holder :-/So i make them from ba9s to E10 :p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uksnatcher Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 Ah, so that's why I was struggling to find the super bright E10 MES green led bulbs......unobtainium.... ;)So you managed to get the easily available BA9S bulb in the E10 holder, good idea........ did you transplant the led into an E10 base Wim or just force it in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WIMPUS Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 uksnatcher wrote:Ah, so that's why I was struggling to find the super bright E10 MES green led bulbs......unobtainium.... ;)So you managed to get the easily available BA9S bulb in the E10 holder, good idea........ did you transplant the led into an E10 base Wim or just force it in?Transplanted it ;DJust solder the bottom loose .. then it all comes apart .. get the ba9s holder off.. place the E10 one on it, solder is again (can be tricky sometimes :o ) but worked ;)A good year ago i've bought E10 green led bulb's , but now can't find them .. even in hongkong or china :-/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uksnatcher Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 Nice work Wim, apprentice tinkerer you are sir.....!Nice open profit making venture in 'Triumph upgraded dash lights' seeing as you cant buy them maybe...??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WIMPUS Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 uksnatcher wrote:Nice work Wim, apprentice tinkerer you are sir.....!Nice open profit making venture in Triumph upgraded dash lights seeing as you cant buy them maybe...??? ;D learned that at my previous work (building/making electrical circuit boards) .. if they don't sell it.. make your own :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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