> > Randy Bennell wrote: > > > > In any event, is it not sort of the standard fix now to > > install some led's in place of the bulbs in the instrument > > panel to brighten it up? I have yet to do it but that was my > > ultimate plan.
> Allan Streib wrote: > > I tried this on my Vanagon. The LEDs are very directional > they actually don't do well in this application. LEDs are not inherently very directional. However, the package quite often is a lens to focus the light. One trick is to flatten the rounded end of the LED. This works if it's a T 1-3/4 package _and_ the junction is deep enough that filing of the top doesn't disturb the internals. I have done this on a number of different occasions. -- Philip _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
