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Old Feb 8, 2014 | 01:39 PM
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How do you change rear backup bulb on a 74 vette? From the outside or underneath. Thanks. Bill
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Old Feb 8, 2014 | 01:57 PM
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Underneath!

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Old Feb 8, 2014 | 02:01 PM
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Is it hard to get to it?
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Old Feb 8, 2014 | 02:07 PM
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Originally Posted by llabesab7
Is it hard to get to it?
Not really. Only takes about a quarter turn to loosen it. If the bulb holder hasn't been off in some time, it can be hard to turn. The last time I changed one of mine, I used a channel lock pliers to grab it and turn.

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when my 74 is turned off should my oil gauge go back to zero?
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Yes
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Old Feb 8, 2014 | 06:26 PM
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Originally Posted by llabesab7
when my 74 is turned off should my oil gauge go back to zero?
I would say yes.

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I do not think it goes to zero when you turn it off. But when you turn on the ignition ACC it should go back to zero.
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Originally Posted by swensonm
I do not think it goes to zero when you turn it off. But when you turn on the ignition ACC it should go back to zero.
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Originally Posted by llabesab7
Is it hard to get to it?
Crawl under and take a look. You need to be able to get a hand up under there.

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Originally Posted by Easy Mike
Crawl under and take a look. You need to be able to get a hand up under there.

Have the band-aids ready.

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