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Topic: Electrical topic

Posted By: 1976kjell
Subject: Electrical topic
Date Posted: 23-August-2020 at 9:14AM

Hello

I have some question about the electrical system in 1976 Torino Wagon

I have googled, but didnt find any general info about which bulbs to use in those cars. The tail-/flash-/headlights are ok, 21w and 21w/5w, but the sidemarkers was new and "modern" for me

Is it ok to use w5w-bulbs in the sidemarkersockets like this: https://bit.ly/3hnob87" rel="nofollow - https://bit.ly/3hnob87

Also the taillightassemblys fastenings-"nuts" by plastic are needed. Is there any shop that sells these like the one on this photo, and the related screws? https://photos.app.goo.gl/qoqBufcKB8gQj3Bo9" rel="nofollow - https://photos.app.goo.gl/qoqBufcKB8gQj3Bo9

Link had to be used so far, until my membership is upgraded to "new member"

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Posted By: 72FordGTS
Date Posted: 23-August-2020 at 12:22PM

I am not sure if that bulb you linked to is correct. It appears correct, but I don't know if the specifications are the same as a US bulb. The side markers use a 194 bulb, which is once like this:

https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=319069&cc=1129665&jsn=461" rel="nofollow - https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=319069&cc=1129665&jsn=461

Compare the specs to the European variant, and if it is the same it should work. Or just order them from RockAuto.

As for the nylon nuts, I don't know of a source off hand. There ware similar ones in my grille I was still able to source from a Ford dealer several years ago.

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Vince

1972 Ford GTS Sportsroof - Survivor, One Family car

GTS.org Admin

Posted By: Gazoo2
Date Posted: 01-May-2021 at 5:30PM

The w5w has the same size base as a 194, but the w5w is brighter and runs hotter. It was causing heat damage to the socket in my European car so I changed to 194s to prevent damage. The 194s are bright enough.

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72 GranTorino "rat wagon" 351C, a work in progress

69 Mustang Mach 1, 351w, Borg Warner T5, rack & pinion steering, fuel injected

Posted By: Rockatansky
Date Posted: 01-May-2021 at 6:45PM

look for the 194LL (Long Life)

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72 GT Ute