Peaklander Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 Here's a quick question about the green filters that are fitted to the lamp holders in the speedo (x2), fuel and water temperature gauge. I have previously changed these to leds and expected a brighter result than I achieved. I blame the green inserts! Now I have an even better set of leds that shine forwards and sideways. However the green filters are stopping them inserting fully. I don't have a pic but they are found at the bottom of white tubes (bulb holders) which unscrew from the metal cases - except that I don't want to unscrew completely as something might fall off the front end into the interior. So can I get the green things out? I can't seem to find any definitive answer with a search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveturnbull Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 No. They are fitted from the inside before the bezel ring is pressed on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 only way to get the green filter out without opening the instrument outer ring is to break the green bit up with a screwdriver then shake it out of the speedo, then use to small rubber grommets to hold the leds in place. or change to a Td5 speedo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peaklander Posted December 19, 2019 Author Share Posted December 19, 2019 (edited) Ah ok guys thanks. think that the green and the white screw together now I’ve had a closer look. So that would mean a loose bulb holder with the green removed I think Edited December 19, 2019 by Peaklander Added pic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peaklander Posted December 19, 2019 Author Share Posted December 19, 2019 I tried a little harder and I think it’s going in far enough. I’ll report back once power is on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonb Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 Yes, if you break out the green domes entirely, the white tubes that hold the bulb holders will be loose as they screw onto the domes. Either drill a hole through the dome, but with the speedo face facing up, so the swarf falls out. Or, break out the domes, do away with the tubes and use a grommet in the hole in the back of the speedo to hold the lamp holder in place. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peaklander Posted December 19, 2019 Author Share Posted December 19, 2019 They are fitted and are an improvement again on the globe type leds that have been in for a few years. There’s a lot of light leaking backward though so definitely not in far enough. I think I’ll drive it a bit and monitor. At least I can see the dials properly now. It’s so long ago since I removed the filament bulbs that I’ve forgot how bad they probably were. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 Wrap the white holder with black tape or paint them in matt black paint that should help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peaklander Posted December 19, 2019 Author Share Posted December 19, 2019 (edited) Yep good idea @western. That's easy as the binnacle isn't screwed in yet. This was first power-on since upgrading the alternator and cable back to starter. Plus I added some big spots on an A bar and added a tell-tale lamp and relay for them with their own fuses. Thanks again everyone. Edited December 19, 2019 by Peaklander 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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