Philco 37-116 Proper Dial Lamps - Printable Version

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Philco 37-116 Proper Dial Lamps - Tony F - 04-26-2015

Hi all. I read the thread about the replacement led dial lamps (pinball). I was wondering what Philco used originally in this radio ? It doesn't seem to be listed on the schematic or parts list. I seem to have a mix of #51 , #47 and even some screw in style in a bayonet base ???    I "kind" of think it is the #51 (with the round glass) as opposed to the #47 with the long style glass. Just looking for clarification.
Thanks....
Tony

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RE: Philco 37-116 Proper Dial Lamps - Carl Travis - 04-26-2015

Tony,
Codes 121 & 122 use p/n 34-2039, which is a #55 lamp:
http://philcorepairbench.com/lamps.htm

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RE: Philco 37-116 Proper Dial Lamps - Nick3092 - 04-26-2015

The 4 flood lamps are pretty dim with 55's. I picked up a bunch of the pinball leds, but I've been too lazy to yank the chassis and try them out. I made my own station tabs, which also maybe part of the problem, as they may not let as much light through then the originals. So I figured I'd give the leds a shot for the floods. The 55 works great for the pilot/dial bulb though.

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