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Discussion in 'Technical Q&A' started by wmnewland, Apr 17, 2004.

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  1. wmnewland

    wmnewland Karting

    Aug 3, 2001
    77
    Manhattan Beach, Cal
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    Newland, William
    #1 wmnewland, Apr 17, 2004
    I am having my speedometer and Tach sent out for repairs. I thought I might just put in brighter lights while I am at it. Does anybody know where to find them? Is there a kit of lights offered by any part supplier? Thanks alot.
     
  2. Mark 328

    Mark 328 Formula Junior

    Nov 6, 2003
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    Orange, Ca
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    Mark Foley
    #2 Mark 328, Apr 17, 2004
    This site sums it up. http://www.ferrariclub.com/faq/dashlights.html
    the brighter bulbs put out a lot more heat. I tried the brighter bulbs, but for the heat reason I chose not to put them in--my fear was that they might melt the plastic on the tach & speedo.
    I'm sure others have some input.
     
  3. f355spider

    f355spider F1 World Champ
    Owner Rossa Subscribed

    May 29, 2001
    18,055
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    #3 f355spider, Apr 17, 2004
    I've updated my previous 308, and current 328....don't worry about the heat, it is not a problem. The bulbl update has been performed by dozens of owners over the past many years.

    I will admit, that just bypassing the reostat makes a significant change. I did both in my 308. The one odd thing I have noticed, is that the tach lights are never as bright as the speedo when you do the change over. That is they are not quite as bright (even) as the speedo. FWIW. So it might be preferable to update the tach, leave speedo along, and by pass the reostat. This should make things brighter, and even between the two.
     
  4. Verell

    Verell F1 Veteran
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    May 5, 2001
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    Verell Boaen
    #4 Verell, Apr 17, 2004
    I agree, the light upgrade helps, but still leaves some to be desired. Especially the upgraded tach which is still pretty dim. Still vy hard to see at night.

    I've been meaning to look into some of the new high brightness white 12V LEDs to see if I could adapt them to fit. They're very efficient, generate very little heat.
     
  5. chrismorse

    chrismorse Formula 3

    Feb 16, 2004
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    chris morse
    #5 chrismorse, Apr 17, 2004
    How hard is it to take out the instrument cluster on a 77 308?

    What are the bulb numbers.

    On a 27 year old car is this going to be problematic??

    thanks,
    chris
     
  6. enjoythemusic

    enjoythemusic F1 World Champ

    Apr 20, 2002
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    Steven
    #6 enjoythemusic, Apr 17, 2004
    No problems and easy to do. Ask and ye shall receive my friend :)

    http://www.ferrariclub.com/faq/dashlights.html
     
  7. chrismorse

    chrismorse Formula 3

    Feb 16, 2004
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    chris morse
    #7 chrismorse, Apr 17, 2004
    great article, thanks Steve. I'll give it a try when the suspension is rebuilt and I have stopped the gas smells. Love the car.

    thanks,
    chris
     

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