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norseman

norseman

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With the complete instrument cluster currently out of my RRC ('87 3.5efi) to rectify a faulty speedo, can I ask if anyone has been successful in retro-fitting brighter bulbs/LEDs to improve the pathetic level of instrument back-lighting on a Classic?

Also, Speedy Cables have confirmed that they can recon. the speedo. but their turn-around time is currently being quoted as 6-8 weeks.
Can anyone suggest an alternative specialist? Having mine fail at just 63k miles doesn't give me the confidence to have a used unit fitted.

Thank guys.
 
norseman said:
With the complete instrument cluster currently out of my RRC ('87 3.5efi) to rectify a faulty speedo, can I ask if anyone has been successful in retro-fitting brighter bulbs/LEDs to improve the pathetic level of instrument back-lighting on a Classic?

Also, Speedy Cables have confirmed that they can recon. the speedo. but their turn-around time is currently being quoted as 6-8 weeks.
Can anyone suggest an alternative specialist? Having mine fail at just 63k miles doesn't give me the confidence to have a used unit fitted.

Thank guys.
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If it's like most 80's Landies, the bulbs will have a plastic 'sheath' over the bulb, sometimes just removing that helps
 
Thanks guys, I wasn't aware of any 'sheath' over the bulbs but will investigate that before re-installing the cluster.

nb: what was the purpose of them anyway .. heat containment perhaps?
 
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