Adding a 'Shift'Light' on the cheap

[82WestyMan]

Even though my CS engine revs to 5K+ easily, I'd really rather keep around 4K.

Bought one of these Shift Lights a few months ago but didn't like the idea of that big old can mounted to my dash
http://www.glowshiftdirect.com/black-adjustable-shift-light-red-light.aspx

Since it was only $30. I decided to take it apart and see if I could come up with a more elegant installation
Turns out it was simple circuit board, a LED bulb & holder and potentiometer to adjust the RPMs.
So I lengthend the leads on the 'pot' & mounted it in the side of my IP, added leads to the light & mounted it above my defrost switch (interference fit) and added quick disconnect to the power and tach leads

Took it for a test drive and adjusted to come on just over 4K... no more over-revs

(I posted this to 'what did you do to...' thread first)
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82 Westfalia - w/ a Raby 'Camper Special' engine

[FNGRUVN]

I could use that on my aircooled. Had the tunes cranked a few times and next thing I know I'm at 5000 rpm. Glad I went to the trouble of balancing all the rotating parts. Smooth as butter at 5K.
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