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Here is the back of a cluster showing the light socket holes. I believe the generator is the one circled in red. Most sockets just push in the hole and spring like tabs hold the socket in the hole by friction. Others may lock in. GEN indicator light uses a #57 bulb.
When removing the socket try to pull it as straight out as possible so the bulb glass does not hit the edge of the hole and break. If it is held by spring tension it should just pull out but those that lock in need a slight push inward and a twist. Some sockets with spring tabs can be a bit tight and might give some resistance. If it seems very hard to pull you can use a small thin blade screwdriver between the socket and cluster back to help ease it out. Work the blade on each side to work the socket out evenly. Attach file:  cluster.jpg (124.91 KB) socket.jpg (38.97 KB)
Posted on: 2023/5/1 10:16
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A method I use is to rest my hand against the back of the cluster and grab with the thumb and forefinger, and rock the connector sideways to get it halfway out, then pull it straight out. Good amount of leverage and if you do it right you won't tip it too far and have the bulb hit the cluster.
Posted on: 2023/5/1 11:21
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Thanks. I'll will try this
Posted on: 2023/5/1 11:48
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I bought some bulbs by Max Merritt but they are to small. This one for the GEN is bigger but now in to pieces.Maybe Max have it ?
Posted on: 2023/5/3 17:45
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They are pretty standard 12v bulbs. You're local Napa or parts store should stock them.
Posted on: 2023/5/3 18:47
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-BigKev
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BigKev wrote: They are pretty standard 6v bulbs. You're local Napa or parts store should stock them. Do they have Napa in Iceland?
Posted on: 2023/5/3 18:59
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I am not sure why the GEN bulb was bigger because if the car is stock the 55 Clipper owners manual says almost all the lamps in the cluster should use the same 12-14 volt #57 bulb. Amazon carries them and they should be available thru most auto parts stores although maybe not in Iceland. Attach file: bulb and fuse.jpg (170.78 KB) 57 bulb.jpg (69.52 KB)
Posted on: 2023/5/3 19:06
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These are the same bulbs I put in the 37 (12v converted). I belive I order them from Amazon as well.
Posted on: 2023/5/3 19:43
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No, here in Iceland we don't have NAPA
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