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Re: [Mgs] Broken LED Lamp in Oil Gauge

To: Michael MacLean <springer.mike51@gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Mgs] Broken LED Lamp in Oil Gauge
From: Robert's New iPad <mgbobh@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 31 May 2021 07:10:46 -0400
Cc: mgs@autox.team.net
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   Thanks for showing that the job can be done, with assurances by Barney that 
it is not impossible.  I am slightly more eager to attempt the task now.  Other 
instruments have been changed to LEDs, but this one had me hesitant.  
Bob


> On May 30, 2021, at 11:26 PM, Michael MacLean <springer.mike51@gmail.com> 
> wrote:
> 
> Finally got the "electric" oil gauge out of my MGB GT today many little cuts 
> in my hands later.  Here's a picture showing the part of the LED bulb that 
> broke off in the gauge.  We think it was caused by the cheap sheet metal 
> thread in the bulb holder.  The LED bulb was seated at a slight angle when 
> screwed into the holder casing the bulb to break in half.  Kind of fragile at 
> $5 a pop.  A lot of work and new four letter expletives I didn't even know 
> there were.  Would have been impossible to remove with the gauge in situ.  
> Came out easily with a pair of needle nose pliers..  Just something to 
> consider if you're thinking of converting to an LED dash.
> Mike MacLean
> 69 MGB GT
> <20210530_194817.jpg>
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