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ron
03/10/2014, 04:41 PM
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
03/10/2014, 06:00 PM
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
03/10/2014, 06:02 PM
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
03/10/2014, 06:04 PM
Rudy...send Raque Thomas a PM...;)

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

etlsport
03/10/2014, 06:04 PM
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
03/10/2014, 06:07 PM
So Chevy Chase was actually RIGHT in Fletch...it IS all done with ball bearings...who'd a thunk...:_confused

etlsport
03/10/2014, 07:57 PM
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
03/11/2014, 05:11 AM
He is talking about the power drive light ON the dash board:p

MSHardeman
03/11/2014, 09:22 AM
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
03/11/2014, 11:07 AM
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
03/11/2014, 01:39 PM
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
03/11/2014, 07:59 PM
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
03/11/2014, 08:26 PM
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
03/11/2014, 11:02 PM
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
03/18/2014, 10:38 AM
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
03/18/2014, 12:29 PM
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
03/18/2014, 12:33 PM
I'll look for it tonight & let you know tomorrow.

tom4bren
03/19/2014, 04:40 AM
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
03/20/2014, 01:36 PM
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
03/20/2014, 02:36 PM
Too late for PO tonight. It'll go tomorrow.

ron
03/27/2014, 12:32 PM
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.