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MEP-802A/803A gauge lighting

Guyfang

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If you are not tactical, simply put white bulbs in the control panel sockets. You can see better and when we used only white lights in the 70's, it was an easy way to see where the set was when running. We simply left them on. Yeah, I know they make noise and are easy to locate. But when there is no stars, and its raining like crazy, the white lights were nice.
 

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If you are not tactical, simply put white bulbs in the control panel sockets. You can see better and when we used only white lights in the 70's, it was an easy way to see where the set was when running. We simply left them on. Yeah, I know they make noise and are easy to locate. But when there is no stars, and its raining like crazy, the white lights were nice.
I may have mentioned somewhere in this thread, the bulbs in my 803 had a green coating, I simply removed the color "wala" white bulb.
 

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We had to do it the other way for several years. We could only get white bulbs, and tried to make them green. Success was rare.
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It can be funny when something like a $5 bulb will put a vehicle or piece of equipment on the sidelines - so long as it us YOU or your unit that doesn't need it.
 

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Excellent thread! I just got into the MEP generators with my trailer mounted 2011 MEP-802A...

My gen had the sockets and lights already installed just had to make the jumper from the instrument light switch to the three gauges. I didn't see it noted here but the "stock" bulbs are just 194 24v. I ordered a cheep batch of multi-volt LEDs from Amazon and they work great https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0744LFFG8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I will probably go with a better brand of 194 24V LEDs at some point but I just wanted something expedient to see if they would work. Time will tell if the cheepo ones hold up.

I also replaced the #6S6, S12 base, S-6 shape (3 each) green panel lights. Seems to be an old standard bulb and couldn't find an LED equivalent. Amazon again: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JXI4CSQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Pics taken in the dark so only the panel lights are providing the light you see (no flash).

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Now I have to move on to figure out what's wrong with the temp gauge pegged and fuel gauge reading empty when tank full... TM troubleshooting ahoy! :) Good times... Good times

Thanks for the great info!

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Thanks for the Amazon link , I did the 3 greens . have those multi volt LED’s held up well on the gauges ?
has anyone ordered any bright LED replacements from Amazon
(for the 3 greens) .
These are good , but a bit dull .
 

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Howdy,
There are 3 gauges which can have the inside lit.
Your fuel level, coolant temp, oil pressure gauges.

I simply made a jumper wire from the pos+ post from the panel lights over to the open 1/4 blades on each of the gauges.
Now they light up when I flip on my panel light switch. :)
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Does anyone know where I find replacements bulb covers for the fault indicator panel . This MEP came with a few missing .
 

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Would these be proper green LED replacements for the 3 half moon lights:


Main concern is that they may be too tall?

Thanks
 
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Ah thanks. Wasn't even looking at the voltage. Well, in that case, it looks like the slow boat from China white ones from the auction site is the best bet as others have pointed out already:

 

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Ah thanks. Wasn't even looking at the voltage. Well, in that case, it looks like the slow boat from China white ones from the auction site is the best bet as others have pointed out already:

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Possibly avoid the slow boat from china with something made here in the states?

 
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