[w4rtc]

I guess I did not explain good enough. I get the sharp thin bright line (pointer) o k . The problem is;
There is a square hole in the "mask" for each band  behind the dial that is suppose to let light thru the square hole to show the Dial number. I tried both kinds of bulbs they worked the same. The bulb is supposed to be a #55 which I am going to use. The light thru the round piece of glass is fine and bright. It seems that not enough light is getting thru the "mask" to the dial to show the numbers.
Thanks for the replies. 
Jo