Source for Smiths instrument lights?

767Jockey · #1 (**permalink**) 03-15-2009, 09:18 PM

I need some new light sockets that go into the back of Smiths gauges. Nisonger doesn't have them. The speedo light socket is 5/8" diameter and clips into the hole in the sheetmetal back. I only need one of these. I also need 5 of the 1/2" diameter size that slip into the tube that extends back from the smaller gauges (voltmeter, fuel level, oil temp, oil press and water temp. Does anyone know of a source for this stuff? I just bought a new MSD compatible tach and the light for that is built into the gauge so I don't need that one. Thanks!
Doug

289ACE · #2 (**permalink**) 03-15-2009, 10:29 PM

Doug,
Have you tried "British Wiring"? Here is a link to their light sockets, but if nothing here works, give them a call as they might know where to get it
http://www.britishwiring.com/CAT16_17.PDF

Moss may also have something, but they probably get their electricals from British wiring.
Jay

767Jockey · #3 (**permalink**) 03-15-2009, 10:43 PM

Hey, Jay - That's them - thanks so much!
Doug

pcoghlan · #4 (**permalink**) 03-16-2009, 09:02 AM

I just bought 8 from Nisonger last week so they must have JUST run out.

If you don't manage to get them let me know as I have a couple of spares now.

Paul

767Jockey · #5 (**permalink**) 03-16-2009, 09:22 AM

I just ordered a bunch today from British Wiring. Thanks, Paul.

Atlantacobra · #6 (**permalink**) 03-16-2009, 03:09 PM

This brings up an interesting question....well interesting for me but maybe not for you

I purchased an already built Everett Morrison and none of the Smith guage lights are working. Is this because they don't come with the lights in them? Sorry for such a stupid question, but I just figured they were unplugged at some point while trying to troubleshoot an electrical issue.
Rarely drive the car at night, so I haven't made it much of an issue.

mrmustang · #7 (**permalink**) 03-17-2009, 03:42 AM

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Originally Posted by 767Jockey

I need some new light sockets that go into the back of Smiths gauges. Nisonger doesn't have them. The speedo light socket is 5/8" diameter and clips into the hole in the sheetmetal back. I only need one of these. I also need 5 of the 1/2" diameter size that slip into the tube that extends back from the smaller gauges (voltmeter, fuel level, oil temp, oil press and water temp. Does anyone know of a source for this stuff? I just bought a new MSD compatible tach and the light for that is built into the gauge so I don't need that one. Thanks!
Doug

http://www.nisonger.com/

Bill S.

PS: Owner of Nisonger used to own Contemporary