The fix for the pot as I understand is removal and direct connect. You will
probably need a 10 watt Ohmite pot to make sure that it is safe. I have not
measured the current going to the dash lights, but 10 wats should be
sufficient.
My 76 spit came with the direct connect approach and an empty hole where the
dimmer was replaced.
You might go to the junk yard and look for a dimmer. As long as the pot is
ceramic and has wire wound resistive elements instead of carbon, it will
probably work. From experience, the direct connect approach is fine.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bowen, Patrick" <pbowen@intellinetics.com>
To: <spitfires@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, February 16, 2002 9:33 PM
Subject: potentiometer for dash light control??
> OK, need a little help from some folks a little better at this electrical
> stuff than I am.
>
> I am trying to replace the control that adjusts the brightness of your
dash
> lights. I just tried a potentiometer from Radio Shack. It worked, kinda.
> The Pot that I got turns the lights on and off about 4 times faster than I
> need. Not quite an on/off switch effect, but it is getting there. The
> switch is also smelling, letting off small puffs of smoke, and when you
turn
> it the inside tends to flash pretty colors. I take this to mean the Pot
is
> underrated for what I am doing.
>
> Here is what I have.
> Linear-Taper Potentiometer 50k-Ohm
> 500vdc , .5w rated power.
>
> Just reading off the package.
>
> What do I need? 10 Ohm resistance? how much rated power?
>
> Thanks!
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