Cheap Autometer Tach LED Alternative (Autometer Part #3297)

[ItrunZ]

I recently purchased an Autometer Autogage 5-inch pedestal tachometer. After a few hiccups, I managed to get the tachometer installed and functioning. I'm not sure about anyone else, but I'm a little disappointed with the way the tachometer lights up. I thought the tach was backlit, but it's actually illuminated by a small bulb on the right side of the tach. The tach needle casts a shadow on some of the numbers.

 

I see that Autometer sells an amber LED (part #3297). You can see that here -

 

http://www.amazon.com/Auto-Meter-3297-Amber-Replacement/dp/B000WVA2L4

 

Most online places seem to sell this bulb with shipping for about $15.00. That seems a little high just for a little bulb. It's also labeled as a replacement bulb, so I don't think that it's brighter than what I have.

 

I looked at http://www.superbrightleds.com/ but I am not too sure which one would replace the bulb I have. I'd like to try a few different colors and brightness levels.

 

Does anyone know of a specific bulb that would fit this tach? I think it might be one of the following two bulbs, but am not sure -

 

http://www.superbrightleds.com/cgi-bin/store/index.cgi?action=DispPage&Page2Disp=%2Fspecs%2F74-xHP.html

 

http://www.superbrightleds.com/cgi-bin/store/index.cgi?action=DispPage&Page2Disp=%2Fspecs%2F74-x.html

 

Any help would be appreciated.

[ItrunZ]

I guess no one has any suggestions. I also realized I should have made the title of my post into a question. Something like, "Does anyone now a cheap way to upgrade the light in an Autometer tach?" If the admins could help with that, I'd appreciate it.