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DH Comet

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Hydra-Matic light
« on: January 03, 2020, 12:17:51 AM »
Happy New Year!  Does anyone know how light gets into the HydraMatic quadrant on a '53 Manhattan?  Is there a bulb in the steering column somewhere?  I'd like to see if I can get it a bit brighter.
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joefrazer

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Re: Hydra-Matic light
« Reply #1 on: January 03, 2020, 07:18:28 AM »
The indicator needle you see is actually a loop assembly inside the housing that contains a bulb. A couple small screws are on the back side of the housing and if removed, will expose the bulb. Dirt and dust build up inside the assembly so a good cleaning should help. It did on my 53!

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Re: Hydra-Matic light
« Reply #2 on: January 04, 2020, 05:32:09 PM »
Great, I'll have a look, thanks!
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