60 and 70 ish instrument lighting was provided by a 194 bulb. If I remember correctly there is also a 184 bulb which one is brighter?
gearlube said
Jun 27, 2013
Go with e new LED replacement
John D said
Jun 27, 2013
194 = 3.8w, 2cp 184 = 3.4w, 1cp 168 = 4.9w, 3cp
All are the same T3-1/4 bayonet base, and physical size difference isn't enough to worry about.
Lost in the 60s said
Jun 28, 2013
John D wrote:
194 = 3.8w, 2cp 184 = 3.4w, 1cp 168 = 4.9w, 3cp
All are the same T3-1/4 bayonet base, and physical size difference isn't enough to worry about.
What about tempurature, John ?? The 194's get hot enough as it is. Would the 168 start melting plastic holders ??
I agree with Tom. If you can find an LED replacement, go with that.
John D said
Jun 28, 2013
Heat is a problem, especially when GM changed from stamped tin to plastic housings. A 168 would probably be too much.
I haven't kept up with the LED replacement bulbs, but I've heard/read they have improved the "dim-ability". Problem with an LED is they have a specific voltage range where they work - they are a solid state device. Too low they simply won't turn on. Too high and they'll fry. Incandescent bulbs are analog and infinitely "dim-able".
60 and 70 ish instrument lighting was provided by a 194 bulb. If I remember correctly there is also a 184 bulb which one is brighter?
184 = 3.4w, 1cp
168 = 4.9w, 3cp
All are the same T3-1/4 bayonet base, and physical size difference isn't enough to worry about.
What about tempurature, John ?? The 194's get hot enough as it is. Would the 168 start melting plastic holders ??
I agree with Tom. If you can find an LED replacement, go with that.
I haven't kept up with the LED replacement bulbs, but I've heard/read they have improved the "dim-ability". Problem with an LED is they have a specific voltage range where they work - they are a solid state device. Too low they simply won't turn on. Too high and they'll fry. Incandescent bulbs are analog and infinitely "dim-able".