<VV> dim dash lights

[Lanning14 at aol.com]

I stand corrected. Jerry is right about using the 1847 lamp to replace  the 
1816 lamp. My NAPA dealer confirmed that he sold me the bulb in error.  It's 
rated at 6.3 volts and probably wouldn't last very long. The dealer  suggested 
that the light switch may reduce the voltage to the lamps.  I just checked it 
and the instrument socket reads 10.8 volts  (engine off) on a high quality 
Craftsman multi-meter.
 
Cliff's concern about using newer 1816 bulbs in the tachometer is well  
founded. I couldn't get one to seat in the tachometer either. The  newer 1816 bulbs 
are not round, but elongated causing them to bottom out when  inserted in the 
lamp housing of the tach. The NAPA guy suggested that we  check out other 
lamp manufacturers still making the older round style.  Might get lucky and find 
some new 'old stock' lamps on the shelf at your local  lighting company.
 
As Jerry suggested, LED's may be the best choice, but expensive. I plan to  
call several Internet suppliers next week for their recommendations. Has anyone 
 out there solved this problem to their satisfaction? Still looking for  
suggestion better than the one I gave.
 
Again, sorry about the bad recommendation.
 
John Lanning
Member: CORSA,Derby City Corvair, V-8 Registry
1965 Corsa 4.5L coupe
1966 Corsa Conv 140 w/AC
 
 
 



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