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Topic: Dash light
Posted By: jerbob
Subject: Dash light
Date Posted: 21 Oct 2017 at 4:20pm
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
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

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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
Originally posted by CAL(KS) CAL(KS) wrote:


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


Hahahaha I can relate Cal. Having fun however.


Posted By: Ian Beale
Date Posted: 24 Oct 2017 at 6:30pm
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
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
At work we get them through NAPA.


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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
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.


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Posted By: jerbob
Date Posted: 25 Oct 2017 at 11:03am
Originally posted by JoeO(CMO) JoeO(CMO) wrote:


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.


Hoping so Joe. thank you


Posted By: jerbob
Date Posted: 08 Nov 2017 at 9:29am
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 LOL

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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
Originally posted by truckerfarmer truckerfarmer wrote:

At work we get them through NAPA.


Bingo,,, thats where I found them as well. Thank you


Posted By: jerbob
Date Posted: 08 Nov 2017 at 11:06am
Originally posted by CAL(KS) CAL(KS) wrote:


well, if you go through the trouble of finding all this stuff at least post the part #s LOL



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
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
Just an idea but how about running a separate line from one 12 volt battery to a switch and use 12 volt bulbs?


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Posted By: JC-WI
Date Posted: 08 Nov 2017 at 10:54pm
Check to make sure that hose will withstand grease and petroleum conditions... seen some rubber melt.


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Posted By: Coke-in-MN
Date Posted: 09 Nov 2017 at 5:51am
thought CAT had 24 volt bulbs as a stock item . seems my FD5 is also 24V but finding a stocking dealer might be rougn 

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Posted By: jerbob
Date Posted: 09 Nov 2017 at 11:28am
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
Originally posted by Coke-in-MN Coke-in-MN wrote:

thought CAT had 24 volt bulbs as a stock item . seems my FD5 is also 24V but finding a stocking dealer might be rougn 


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
Originally posted by JohnCO JohnCO wrote:

Just an idea but how about running a separate line from one 12 volt battery to a switch and use 12 volt bulbs?


Now that just makes too much sense John. LOL


Posted By: CAL(KS)
Date Posted: 09 Nov 2017 at 11:58am
whats the Napa # for the bulb? I may need to start working in the darks since it comes at 5 ******* oclock

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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
Seems LED bulbs also have a larger voltage range - might try that also .

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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
thanks !

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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 😉



Posted By: jerbob
Date Posted: 17 Nov 2017 at 2:37pm
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.



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