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**1972BackInBlackC10** · 04-04-2012, 01:09 AM

i took the lights out of my gauge cluster when i took it apart to clean it, now some of them are loose when you turn them to lock them in nd they keep falling out, any ideas how to make them stay in?

BLE 'BURBAN · 04-04-2012, 01:50 AM

Replace them.

**1972BackInBlackC10** · 04-04-2012, 01:54 AM

id just buy a different cluster then, the nearest wrecker is an hr away if im going to make that trip it has to be for something more than 5 bucks lol was hoping i could them to twist out some how

BLE 'BURBAN · 04-04-2012, 03:00 AM

All you need do is hit up your local NAPA AUTO PARTS or Carquest or whatever you've got over there in Canada (yeah I said OVER THERE & not UP THERE... I'm next door to ya in Alaska) and get some replacement sockets like these shown below.

ECH LS6500

Attributes
Lamp Socket Hole Size : 1/2"
Socket Bulb # : 168, 194

Part: ECH LS6501

Attributes
Lamp Socket Hole Size : 5/8"
Socket Bulb # : 168, 194
and get the 168 bulbs as they're a bit brighter than the 194's

**1972BackInBlackC10** · 04-04-2012, 03:06 AM

we dont have a napa here, do you think im talking about the bulbs? im refering to the plastic peice the bulb goes in that goes on the back of the gauge cluster they are black

BLE 'BURBAN · 04-04-2012, 03:21 AM

Had to edit my post up above refresh and re-read it please. These sockets should be readily available at any of the bigger auto parts stores. They may have to cross referance the part numbers I provided you (NAPA's #'s)
I'm pretty conident you'll find them.
Good luck and have fun,
Dave

**1972BackInBlackC10** · 04-04-2012, 03:27 AM

yea all we have in town here is canadian tire and they arent very useful, we do have a couple other parts places though i could try, i didnt think of this before but maybe i could possibly bend the two metal tabs out a bit

'79squared · 04-04-2012, 10:04 AM

Have you tried bending the connection tabs up a bit to create more pressure when twisted in? I bet that would hold them tighter.

**1972BackInBlackC10** · 04-04-2012, 02:52 PM

yea thats what im going to try

motornut · 04-04-2012, 09:25 PM

bend them , and check for the little raised lock dot around the hole

bilfman · 04-05-2012, 01:34 PM

I've bent mine and it worked perfect.

JRANGER · 04-05-2012, 01:41 PM

bent mine too....Also check the circuit board to see if any of the connections are broke...I had to drop a bead of solder on my right blinker to fix the connection

04-04-2012, 01:09 AM	#1
1972BackInBlackC10 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Estevan, Saskatchewan Posts: 1,025	gauge cluster light problem i took the lights out of my gauge cluster when i took it apart to clean it, now some of them are loose when you turn them to lock them in nd they keep falling out, any ideas how to make them stay in?

04-04-2012, 01:50 AM	#2
BLE 'BURBAN In the Forgotten far North. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 2,627	Re: gauge cluster light problem Replace them. __________________ 1987 R3500 CREW CAB DUALLY (BIG RED)Acquired 06/12/2015 1990 chevy suburban V2500 5.7L My cluster Mods-Nov 2007 overhead console Stereo install Round 2 Aug 2009 Heated/turn signal mirror upgrade

04-04-2012, 01:54 AM	#3
1972BackInBlackC10 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Estevan, Saskatchewan Posts: 1,025	Re: gauge cluster light problem id just buy a different cluster then, the nearest wrecker is an hr away if im going to make that trip it has to be for something more than 5 bucks lol was hoping i could them to twist out some how

04-04-2012, 03:00 AM	#4
BLE 'BURBAN In the Forgotten far North. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 2,627	Re: gauge cluster light problem All you need do is hit up your local NAPA AUTO PARTS or Carquest or whatever you've got over there in Canada (yeah I said OVER THERE & not UP THERE... I'm next door to ya in Alaska) and get some replacement sockets like these shown below. ECH LS6500 Attributes Lamp Socket Hole Size : 1/2" Socket Bulb # : 168, 194 Part: ECH LS6501 Attributes Lamp Socket Hole Size : 5/8" Socket Bulb # : 168, 194 and get the 168 bulbs as they're a bit brighter than the 194's __________________ 1987 R3500 CREW CAB DUALLY (BIG RED)Acquired 06/12/2015 1990 chevy suburban V2500 5.7L My cluster Mods-Nov 2007 overhead console Stereo install Round 2 Aug 2009 Heated/turn signal mirror upgrade Last edited by BLE 'BURBAN; 04-04-2012 at 03:15 AM.

04-04-2012, 03:06 AM	#5
1972BackInBlackC10 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Estevan, Saskatchewan Posts: 1,025	Re: gauge cluster light problem we dont have a napa here, do you think im talking about the bulbs? im refering to the plastic peice the bulb goes in that goes on the back of the gauge cluster they are black

04-04-2012, 03:21 AM	#6
BLE 'BURBAN In the Forgotten far North. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 2,627	Re: gauge cluster light problem Had to edit my post up above refresh and re-read it please. These sockets should be readily available at any of the bigger auto parts stores. They may have to cross referance the part numbers I provided you (NAPA's #'s) I'm pretty conident you'll find them. Good luck and have fun, Dave __________________ 1987 R3500 CREW CAB DUALLY (BIG RED)Acquired 06/12/2015 1990 chevy suburban V2500 5.7L My cluster Mods-Nov 2007 overhead console Stereo install Round 2 Aug 2009 Heated/turn signal mirror upgrade

04-04-2012, 03:27 AM	#7
1972BackInBlackC10 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Estevan, Saskatchewan Posts: 1,025	Re: gauge cluster light problem yea all we have in town here is canadian tire and they arent very useful, we do have a couple other parts places though i could try, i didnt think of this before but maybe i could possibly bend the two metal tabs out a bit

04-04-2012, 10:04 AM	#8
'79squared Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Camas WA Posts: 175	Re: gauge cluster light problem Have you tried bending the connection tabs up a bit to create more pressure when twisted in? I bet that would hold them tighter. __________________ 1979 SWB 350/350

04-04-2012, 02:52 PM	#9
1972BackInBlackC10 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Estevan, Saskatchewan Posts: 1,025	Re: gauge cluster light problem yea thats what im going to try

04-04-2012, 09:25 PM	#10
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: gauge cluster light problem bend them , and check for the little raised lock dot around the hole __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

04-05-2012, 01:34 PM	#11
bilfman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Regina, SK, Canada Posts: 622	Re: gauge cluster light problem I've bent mine and it worked perfect. __________________ 1979 Chevy Dually Crew 4X4 454, D60 Tru-trac, D70 Detroit Locker, 3.73, 4L80E/NP205 1971 GMC 3/4 Ton 4X4

04-05-2012, 01:41 PM	#12
JRANGER Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 3,595	Re: gauge cluster light problem bent mine too....Also check the circuit board to see if any of the connections are broke...I had to drop a bead of solder on my right blinker to fix the connection __________________ PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULIN http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=306320 Gemini - 1978 GMC C15 High Sierra - 305 c/e - Given to Mother Electra - 1967 Mustang Coupe - 302/w 3 speed Build Chyna - 1968 Chevy C20 Long Stepper

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