194 Illumination Bulbs for Instrument Cluster on a 67 GTX- NO LED'S

Michael Maresca · Aug 22, 2025

Hello All! I am coming down to the wire on restoring my 67 GTX 4spd 440. I did notice that my Instrument Cluster wasn't lighting up. I am hoping that it is the bulbs in the back of the cluster. I understand that there are sockets that you twist off to replace the bulbs. Can anyone tell me how many I need to replace. Also, are there any other bulbs I should replace while I am back there and what size are they?

***Also, as mentioned in the title, I am looking for the original style bulbs and not LED's, although they are brighter. Just a personal preference.

khryslerkid · Aug 22, 2025

Your local parts store will carry 194 bulbs. You can get them 10 in a pack or buy just one.

Sinitro · Aug 22, 2025

The 194 bulbs are available everywhere even Amazon..

https://www.amazon.com/Sylvania-Bulb-194-Pack-Bulbs/dp/B002PDRDOQ/ref=sr_1_6?crid=7G30L7I5WBRM&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.oIZiLzDds9VSSVCyyMXMt9WGAPMr0N9cpyu-odNCvP33-EktAbSmxizE-OmqBzfvda-BSoRYrH88X_IRWJA0_tFIqPNkycKAnAU0_PTS5M52zwQH_RGUO6RQVtMnFvdsrU63itVm42JKOJnHO4Eymm0-YUYrzwD8j6F9NKxJajxLANwwQsK1k5I0pmJjeZyFUkf7ZANvZ_zbUtAIdFz7d2zzLJy3Gp1Qf3DL9lO3-nAs9R4HauxU-4jN8vFWserBlYdJfjhaoRAD8dm-0XL3GuYBDTly04brYDFoLzQtlw4.JoCJD6JXHNePPg9ta8a7ha0MJ2k0bSrjVjc_dDwaQYE&dib_tag=se&keywords=194+lamp+bulb&qid=1755910456&sprefix=194+lamp+bulb,aps,161&sr=8-6

The bulbs slide into these small black retainers, which are also used widely in arcade games. U will note when pull out a black retainer they have little (2) contact ears on each side, make sure these are clean a quick pass with an ignition point file or sandpaper is recomended.

Just my $0.02... :thumbsup:

Paul_B · Aug 22, 2025

Look over the little black holders that hold the bulb on the back of the instrument cluster when you have these out to replace/check the bulbs. I have had to replace some of these holders as the plastic was cracked or the contacts were corroded. These holders are available still from a number of places if needed.

70gtx440dana · Aug 24, 2025

Your car took 158 bulbs originally. Not the 194's.

Sinitro · Aug 24, 2025

70gtx440dana said:
Your car took 158 bulbs originally. Not the 194's.

There are (3) similar bulbs that all can work, but I would recommend which one is chosen make sure all of the bulbs are the same #.
1. 158 is a 3.36 watt lamp
2. 168 is a 4.9 watt lamp
3. 194 is a 3.8 watt lamp

In closing the 168 would be slightly brighter.

Just my $0.02... :thumbsup:

Michael Maresca · Aug 26, 2025

70gtx440dana said:
Your car took 158 bulbs originally. Not the 194's.

I was told that the 67's took the 194's from the factory. This comes from a guy who has worked on and restored B Bodies for over 50 years. you might be right, but I would be shocked if this guy told me wrong. he is getting up there in age now, you never know. I appreciate your input and look into this further.

Vaanth · Aug 26, 2025

Michael Maresca said:
Hello All! I am coming down to the wire on restoring my 67 GTX 4spd 440. I did notice that my Instrument Cluster wasn't lighting up. I am hoping that it is the bulbs in the back of the cluster. I understand that there are sockets that you twist off to replace the bulbs. Can anyone tell me how many I need to replace. Also, are there any other bulbs I should replace while I am back there and what size are they?

***Also, as mentioned in the title, I am looking for the original style bulbs and not LED's, although they are brighter. Just a personal preference.

The 1967 GTX used ten #158 bulbs for illumination and indicators in the instrument cluster.

From the 1967 service manual:

#194 can be substituted for # 158. It uses slightly more current as noted and it is slightly brighter.

Michael Maresca · Aug 28, 2025

Vaanth said:
The 1967 GTX used ten #158 bulbs for illumination and indicators in the instrument cluster.

From the 1967 service manual:
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#194 can be substituted for # 158. It uses slightly more current as noted and it is slightly brighter.

that's good enough for me! this great!

194 Illumination Bulbs for Instrument Cluster on a 67 GTX- NO LED'S

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