Power Drive bulb...

[ron]

Anyone know the size of the bulb for the 'power drive' bulb on the dash and how easy it is to change? Already did the search and no specs on either one. Any input would be greatly appreciated! Thanks. rudy

[Ldub]

And I haven't forgotten your kindness, with regard to the cam timing belt you sent me...:thanx:

Here are a couple threads I found that MAY have the info you need Rudy.
I didn't have time to read them from front to back, but from what I was able to glean with a cursory glance, I'm pretty certain that the answer is in there somewhere...:luck: Brother!

http://www.vehicross.info/forums/showthread.php?t=25002&highlight=dash+led

http://www.vehicross.info/forums/showthread.php?t=9055&highlight=dash+led

[etlsport]

Anyone know size of the bulb for the 'power drive' bulb on the dash and how easy it is to change? Already did the search and no specs on either one. Any input would be greatly appreciated! Thanks. rudy

Ron,

Unfortunately that bulb is not a standard type bulb. Here is a photo.

The button assembly comes apart very easily. Putting it back together is a pain though. There are ball bearings That need to fit exactly right for everything to work again.


http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/medium/0310142057.jpg (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/24541)

[Ldub]

Rudy...send Raque Thomas a PM...;)

http://www.vehicross.info/forums/showthread.php?threadid=25387

[etlsport]

Here's another photo of the guts.
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/medium/0310142053a.jpg (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/24540)

[Ldub]

So Chevy Chase was actually RIGHT in Fletch...it IS all done with ball bearings...who'd a thunk...:_confused

[etlsport]

I've got a little too much time on my hands this evening!

here is a vid on how to take the button assembly apart and put it back together.

http://youtu.be/68r_FSwBb88

[Scott Harness]

He is talking about the power drive light ON the dash board:p

[MSHardeman]

I have an extra dash cluster at home that I can look at tonight and let you know if no one answers your question before that.

The only difficulty in replacing the bulb would be removing the instrument cluster. If you're like me, you've already removed the dash bezel, and other dash pieces, more times than you can count so it shouldn't be too tough to do.

[ron]

Thanks for all the help Ldub and all. And yes, Scott is correct that my inquiry is regarding the dash 'power drive' light bulb. Still have the power drive working and will disengage when the button is turned off. Just no illumination indicator on the dash when turned on. I had an extra dash cluster somewhere but could not locate it to reference off of.

@MSH, if you can check your extra cluster, that would be great!

Thank again Ldub and etlsport for going the distance to help me out. I'll contact Raque T. if he' willing to sell me his bulb once I verify which bulb it is. Thanks a million, guys! rudy (ron)

[LittleBeast]

It is a 74, slides in and out of the socket easily, quick and easy change, just turn the screw in base loose, pull straight out and replace. You can even swap it out for an LED, that is what I did.

http://www.vleds.com/shop-bulb-numbers/74-led.html

[tysamigo]

I've got a little too much time on my hands this evening!

here is a vid on how to take the button assembly apart and put it back together.

http://youtu.be/68r_FSwBb88


AWESOME! You just saved me tons of time, thanks for posting this vid...:thumbup:
although it would have been more dramatic with a narrator... or sound effects lol but it was quick, informative and to the point....super cool :supercool

[MSHardeman]

Here are some pictures of the spare gauge cluster that I have:

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/Gauge_Cluster_04.JPG
Back of gauge cluster

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/Gauge_Cluster_03.JPG
Close up of Power Drive bulb area

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/Power_Drive_Bulb_05.JPG
Power Drive bulb

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/Power_Drive_Bulb_03.JPG
Back of Power Drive bulb

I hope that helps. Let me know if you need anything else.

[ron]

Here are some pictures of the spare gauge cluster that I have:

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/Gauge_Cluster_04.JPG
Back of gauge cluster

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/Gauge_Cluster_03.JPG
Close up of Power Drive bulb area

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/Power_Drive_Bulb_05.JPG
Power Drive bulb

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/Power_Drive_Bulb_03.JPG
Back of Power Drive bulb

I hope that helps. Let me know if you need anything else.

Thanks MSH! I contacted Raque T. as Ldub suggested and referred him to this thread since you have provided pics. Hopefully, he'll have something that matches.

@Littlebeast..thanks for the led link. May consider replacing dash bulbs with leds like yours. I only see amber available for single bulb. Did you use the 3-bulb to replace yours?

Thanks, rudy

[tom4bren]

Anyone know the size of the bulb for the 'power drive' bulb on the dash and how easy it is to change? Already did the search and no specs on either one. Any input would be greatly appreciated! Thanks. rudy

If it's the same bulb as the ABS, I probably still have mine. Yours free if interested.

[ron]

If it's the same bulb as the ABS, I probably still have mine. Yours free if interested.

Oh cool! Thanks, Tom! How would I pay for shipping? Just let me know. Thanks! rudy

[tom4bren]

I'll look for it tonight & let you know tomorrow.

[tom4bren]

found it.

PM me your mailing addy & I'll get it in the mail today or tomorrow (depending on whether I can get outta work before PO closes).

No charge, but if you feel really bad about getting sump'n for free, just make a site donation in my honor.:)

[ron]

found it.

PM me your mailing addy & I'll get it in the mail today or tomorrow (depending on whether I can get outta work before PO closes).

No charge, but if you feel really bad about getting sump'n for free, just make a site donation in my honor.:)

Cool! I'll make the donation and pm you my addy. Thanks again, man! rudy

[tom4bren]

Too late for PO tonight. It'll go tomorrow.

[ron]

hey guys...

I wanted to thank my donators (Raque T. and tom4bren) who both were kind enough to send bulb replacements, free of charge, to me. And since their kindness resulted in extras, I would like to pass on the same generosity to others, here in the community, who may be in need of a bulb/housing for their dash ailment. Just PM me and I'll send you one at the same price the others gave me...no charge. Thanks again, guys. Now, I just need to make the time to replace the actual bulb this weekend.