Brighter light for S1.5 Smiths clock

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#1 Brighter light for S1.5 Smiths clock

Post by DeusExMaxima » Mon Feb 07, 2022 3:28 pm

The Smiths clock in my 68 S1.5 is VERY dim at night compared to the other gauges. Has anyone had this problem and how did you solve it?

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#2 Re: Brighter light for S1.5 Smiths clock

Post by DeusExMaxima » Tue Feb 08, 2022 5:41 am

The bulb is a 12829 12v 2W bulb.

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#3 Re: Brighter light for S1.5 Smiths clock

Post by Gfhug » Tue Feb 08, 2022 8:58 am

Have you thought of an equivalent LED from somewhere like bettercarlighting?

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#4 Re: Brighter light for S1.5 Smiths clock

Post by DeusExMaxima » Tue Feb 08, 2022 3:34 pm

Yes. I'm considering a BA7s LED if it fits. I may just go with an LED light conversion kit from moss or something like that.

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#5 Re: Brighter light for S1.5 Smiths clock

Post by DeusExMaxima » Fri Feb 11, 2022 1:54 am

I replaced the bulb with an LED and problem solved. I will replace all interior bulbs with LEDs.

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