Dash light
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Topic: Dash light
Posted By: jerbob
Subject: Dash light
Date Posted: 21 Oct 2017 at 4:20pm
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Before I ask I know this is trivial. Cannot find a 24 volt bulb for my 16. Can someone steer me to s source for this minor annoyance?? Thank you |
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Posted By: jerbob
Date Posted: 21 Oct 2017 at 4:20pm
| Forgot to mention it's for the dash light, |
Posted By: polarbear
Date Posted: 23 Oct 2017 at 6:23pm
| lightbulbs.com where else |
Posted By: jerbob
Date Posted: 23 Oct 2017 at 6:48pm
| I'll give it a shot. Thank you |
Posted By: CAL(KS)
Date Posted: 24 Oct 2017 at 8:21am
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lol. I used to be the same way, every little thing would get on my nerves. But I came to learn that my pockets weren't deep enough to have everything to my liking on a 58 year old machine that is still used and being the Xth owner. I just quit at dark. haha ------------- Me -C,U,UC,WC,WD45,190XT,TL-12,145T,HD6G,HD16,HD20 Dad- WD, D17D, D19D, RT100A, 7020, 7080,7580, 2-8550's, 2-S77, HD15 |
Posted By: jerbob
Date Posted: 24 Oct 2017 at 9:27am
Hahahaha I can relate Cal. Having fun however. |
CAL(KS) wrote:Posted By: Ian Beale
Date Posted: 24 Oct 2017 at 6:30pm
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There can be different reasons for quitting at dark. On another blog is a night photo from a game camera in Namibia of a lion eating a zebra as to why they don't work at night |
Posted By: jerbob
Date Posted: 24 Oct 2017 at 8:07pm
| HAHAHAHA. I didn't see that one coming Ian. |
Posted By: JoeO(CMO)
Date Posted: 24 Oct 2017 at 8:50pm
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You could put a 12 volt bulb in your holder and another 12 volt bulb under the dash, wired in SERIES.
What model is this used on? Is there a number on the bulb??
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Posted By: truckerfarmer
Date Posted: 25 Oct 2017 at 6:19am
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At work we get them through NAPA. ------------- Looking at the past to see the future. '53 WD, '53 WD45, WD snap coupler field cultivator, #53 plow,'53 HD5B dozer Duct tape.... Can't fix stupidity. But will muffle the sound of it! |
Posted By: jerbob
Date Posted: 25 Oct 2017 at 6:31am
| Thank you Joe. I don't have the bulb unfortunately. I found. NAPA dealer close to me that said he has a bulb. $6.00 per bulb. A 12v is 1.00. Trying to visualize your suggestion on 2 bulbs in line. |
Posted By: JoeO(CMO)
Date Posted: 25 Oct 2017 at 9:17am
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At $6 a bulb you're better off with it vs 2 low price bulbs and another holder to hook up. I assumed there were NO bulbs available. Sounds like problem solved. ------------- |
Posted By: jerbob
Date Posted: 25 Oct 2017 at 11:03am
Hoping so Joe. thank you |
Posted By: jerbob
Date Posted: 08 Nov 2017 at 9:29am
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Its all about the trivial for me I guess. Been bugging me to find a 24v light bulb for the dash light on my HD16. Found the bulb at a Napa parts dealer. I was also looking for the glass lens that slips in the light cover. Found the light cover after digging, crazy as the light holder was made by the John W Dobbs company a division of Stewart Warner. I ordered a glass bottle that fits exactly into the holder. SUCCESS. I know its nothing but a dash light but nice to find replacements for this old stuff. |
Posted By: CAL(KS)
Date Posted: 08 Nov 2017 at 9:34am
well, if you go through the trouble of finding all this stuff at least post the part #s  ------------- Me -C,U,UC,WC,WD45,190XT,TL-12,145T,HD6G,HD16,HD20 Dad- WD, D17D, D19D, RT100A, 7020, 7080,7580, 2-8550's, 2-S77, HD15 |
Posted By: jerbob
Date Posted: 08 Nov 2017 at 10:57am
Bingo,,, thats where I found them as well. Thank you |
Posted By: jerbob
Date Posted: 08 Nov 2017 at 11:06am
I was getting to it Cal hahahah. Speciality Bottle Co. item #PXC2B. Description. 2oz PET Plastic bottle. 1.5" diameter x 3.25" tall. Pet is a very hard clear plastic material and clear not a cloudy plastic bottle like a milk jug. The reason I chose this was i could easily cut the hight of the bottle to fit the dash light fitting. Also,, for battery cable covering, I am using 7/8" "Discharge Hose". Comes in 10 foot length and very flexible. My #00 welding cable fits nicely in side and hose is meant for washing machine discharge hose. Rubber reinforced. 10' rolls sold at Tractor Supply for $13.00 per role. I need 2 rolls to do all the batter cable. Easy to push line through. |
Posted By: jerbob
Date Posted: 08 Nov 2017 at 2:26pm
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Stand Back Cal,,,, here is the part that I was looking for a lens to use. The bottles I ordered should snug inside this to protect the bulb.   Needs paint of course. |
Posted By: JohnCO
Date Posted: 08 Nov 2017 at 9:26pm
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Just an idea but how about running a separate line from one 12 volt battery to a switch and use 12 volt bulbs? ------------- "If at first you don't succeed, get a bigger hammer" Allis Express participant |
Posted By: JC-WI
Date Posted: 08 Nov 2017 at 10:54pm
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Check to make sure that hose will withstand grease and petroleum conditions... seen some rubber melt. ------------- He who says there is no evil has already deceived himself The truth is the truth, sugar coated or not. Trawler II says, "Remember that." |
Posted By: Coke-in-MN
Date Posted: 09 Nov 2017 at 5:51am
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thought CAT had 24 volt bulbs as a stock item . seems my FD5 is also 24V but finding a stocking dealer might be rougn ------------- Faith isn't a jump in the dark. It is a walk in the light. Faith is not guessing; it is knowing something. "Challenges are what make life interesting; overcoming them is what makes life meaningful." |
Posted By: jerbob
Date Posted: 09 Nov 2017 at 11:28am
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Good suggestion JC. The hose is rated for 200 degrees. I was going to use 3/4 rubber garden hose but I found this and at 7/8" was easy to move cable through. My first thought was using hydraulic hose covers like on my Skid steer but couldn't find them. I will watch close for how they hold up. |
Posted By: jerbob
Date Posted: 09 Nov 2017 at 11:29am
Now that i know Napa stocks them normally, and are only 20 mins away, I know I can get replacements. Still,, $5.75 for one bulb is still pricey. |
Posted By: jerbob
Date Posted: 09 Nov 2017 at 11:30am
Now that just makes too much sense John. LOL |
Posted By: CAL(KS)
Date Posted: 09 Nov 2017 at 11:58am
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whats the Napa # for the bulb?
I may need to start working in the darks since it comes at 5 ******* oclock ------------- Me -C,U,UC,WC,WD45,190XT,TL-12,145T,HD6G,HD16,HD20 Dad- WD, D17D, D19D, RT100A, 7020, 7080,7580, 2-8550's, 2-S77, HD15 |
Posted By: Coke-in-MN
Date Posted: 09 Nov 2017 at 5:06pm
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Seems LED bulbs also have a larger voltage range - might try that also . ------------- Faith isn't a jump in the dark. It is a walk in the light. Faith is not guessing; it is knowing something. "Challenges are what make life interesting; overcoming them is what makes life meaningful." |
Posted By: jerbob
Date Posted: 11 Nov 2017 at 3:50pm
| Will send over the part number tomorrow Cal. Traveling this weekend |
Posted By: jerbob
Date Posted: 17 Nov 2017 at 8:40am
| The Napa part number for the 12v bulb is #1683 CAL(KS) |
Posted By: CAL(KS)
Date Posted: 17 Nov 2017 at 10:07am
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thanks ! ------------- Me -C,U,UC,WC,WD45,190XT,TL-12,145T,HD6G,HD16,HD20 Dad- WD, D17D, D19D, RT100A, 7020, 7080,7580, 2-8550's, 2-S77, HD15 |
Posted By: Morten.have
Date Posted: 17 Nov 2017 at 12:17pm
I have like 100 bulbs at my Cat service van 😉 
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Posted By: jerbob
Date Posted: 17 Nov 2017 at 2:37pm
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DOHHHHH! What I would love would be the glass lens for it. I substituted a PET Plastic bottle that fits in side the housing very well but would love the original glass one. Thank you for the heads up on the bulbs. |