Bought some led replacement bulbs to try as replacement to incandescents in instruments. Work great! Takes a little pressure to get them into sockets but they do work fine. Only caveat.... appears the instrument maker put a orangeish rubber "hood" over the regular bulb to dim them a bit. The instrument's display seems to be more "defined" which I like. The leds don't appear to project too much light when facing the instrument. Looking at the instrument from behind... the whole body of the instrument "glows". Since there's little heat from these, I don't think (to be determined) it'll be a problem. The rubber "hood" will fit over the new led's if needed. Plan on also replacing the upper station's (and lower station's overhead console's) backlight's with same type.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/10pcs-12v-Dc-1 ... 4902.l9144
Bill
LED Light Bulbs
LED Light Bulbs
Bill & Sharon Cassedy
"Sunset Seeker"
'88 32' Sedan Bridge to be sold (updtd 1-1-22)
"Sunset Seeker Too" (SS2)
'88 41' Marquis hardtop. (as of 1/1/22)
Located in Aurora, In.
Always fresh water.
"Sunset Seeker"
'88 32' Sedan Bridge to be sold (updtd 1-1-22)
"Sunset Seeker Too" (SS2)
'88 41' Marquis hardtop. (as of 1/1/22)
Located in Aurora, In.
Always fresh water.
- shade2u2
- Royal Aluminum Star
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Re: ELECTICAL
I got these red LED bulbs for the upper breaker panel...
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01DN ... UTF8&psc=1
They work well.
has anyone converted the bulbs in the standard dome lights to LED?
John
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01DN ... UTF8&psc=1
They work well.
has anyone converted the bulbs in the standard dome lights to LED?
John
John
1986 39 Sedan w/Crusader 454 & 1.92 drive.
former - '84 28 Express Hardtop w/single 360 1.5:1 drive (SOLD - now in Uruguay)
Ohio and Muskingum Rivers (Marietta, OH)
1986 39 Sedan w/Crusader 454 & 1.92 drive.
former - '84 28 Express Hardtop w/single 360 1.5:1 drive (SOLD - now in Uruguay)
Ohio and Muskingum Rivers (Marietta, OH)
Re: ELECTICAL
I replaced the automobile type 12v bulbs in the "can" fixtures in the early 1990's when LED's were a novelty and expensive. Made a great, low-draw night light. For illumination, the early ones were dim. Today, the technology has raced forward, the bulbs are widely available and inexpensive.
-joel-
former owner 1988 '32 FB Sedan
Chesapeake Bay
twin 318 / 240 hp
Potomac MD
former owner 1988 '32 FB Sedan
Chesapeake Bay
twin 318 / 240 hp
Potomac MD
Re: LED Light Bulbs
I replaced the 1156 dome bulbs with 13 SMD LEDs from eBay 10 bulbs $10. A lot cheaper than any auto or big box stores. They are slightly dimmer than the incandescents but at night the light is softer and plentiful.
Brian & Susan
"X-Rayz"
Upper Niagara River
1981 Marinette
28ft Sedan FB
Twin Chrylser 318's
Raw water cooled
"X-Rayz"
Upper Niagara River
1981 Marinette
28ft Sedan FB
Twin Chrylser 318's
Raw water cooled
Re: LED Light Bulbs
Former owner of
ALUMINATION
Grosse Ile MI
Located on LakeErie
37' F/B Sedan
1975
Twin 360 Chrysler Marine
Raw water cooled
Hydraulic steering both helms
USCG Master Lic. Retired[/color]
Third Owner bill
ALUMINATION
Grosse Ile MI
Located on LakeErie
37' F/B Sedan
1975
Twin 360 Chrysler Marine
Raw water cooled
Hydraulic steering both helms
USCG Master Lic. Retired[/color]
Third Owner bill