I picked up the replacement light bulb kit from MidAmerica for the 4 bulbs that go in the speedometer/tachometer area. They sent me 4 halogen bulbs, but the ones in the car are 7073's (look identical to 194 bulbs). The halogen bulbs that were sent have a base on them, instead of the wedge-type that are in the dash. Does anyone know if the 194's would be fine to use? Figure, since I have the car apart, I'd rather replace the bulbs now. Thanks.

Well, it appears that the bulbs in my gauges are from a 1989. Don't know if the gauge cluster was upgraded or not. I did notice, when I ordered the cover for the idiot lights that the one for 1986 had a light for battery charging (lower left corner) and the one that was on the car had an Overdrive light (from a 1985). Man, is my 86 from all over the place. The targa top is a late 86 model, but the heads on the motor are early 86. Go figure!! :shaking:

Are you going by Batee.com web page on how to repair the dash?

From what you typed I am not sure what you are talking about.

There are three small bulbs, Two are under the arrows and one is under the Blue Bright light indicator. These are available at all car parts stores.

Then there are four larger bulbs that I would have to research exactly what number they are. They are available at Napa for about $7 each. They are kinda hard to locate as a NAPA will only have 2-3 in stock......and I threw one away Just Yesterday and the trash man drove off a few minutes ago so no getting package out and reading it to you.

There is a re-solder process for components on the board that needs to be followed. You can get the instructions from Batee.com.

Tell us where you are in this process.

The Bulbs are four BP891 bulbs at NAPA

Yes, those are the bulbs I am referring to. For some strange reason, my 86 is using a completely different bulb. I had purchased a kit from Mid America that had the 882's in it. My cluster was using bulb # 7073 (which is a different base) which is used on the 89 clusters. I searched around and could not locate the 7073 bulbs, so I ordered the 4 from Mid America (was $ 20 for all 4). I figured since the dash was a little dim and I had everything apart, I might as well replace while I have easy access to them.

I am not sure what numbers came out of mine.......but since the bulbs I suggested worked fine I am not complaining.