HELP! Can't find replacement light bulb for instruments....87 Scorpion 196

[clattin]

The light bulb for the tachometer is shot and I've been pulling my hair out trying to find a replacement! I've been to 4 different auto parts stores, Radio Shack and West Marine and they've all told me they've never seen one like it. Pic is below.

It has 12 volt, 2 Watts stamped on it that I can read. It looks like there are some other letters/numbers on it but I can't read them even with a magnifying glass.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Chris

 

[Fiat4Fun]

Re: HELP! Can't find replacement light bulb for instruments....87 Scorpion 196

Hi Chris,
I have the same series of boat, and I was able to get some bulbs for the instruments, but never changed them in the tach
I assume they are the same VDO gauges in my '86 210. I have a box in the garage with a bunch of them, I think I got them from a Italian auto center, but I am surprised that NAPA does not have them.
I will go and check the number on them, or send me a note and I can send a few to you.

 

[clattin]

Re: HELP! Can't find replacement light bulb for instruments....87 Scorpion 196

Thanks a ton but I found some and bought them. I found them online at JC Whitney. I really appreciate the offer though!

Chris