Light bulbs and the mysterious number games...

[jmbrodsky@domain.elided]

     Digesters,
     
         (Noun(s)  1), Those that digest, 2) An implement designed for 
     the process of digestion, 3) A union of fanatics, obsessed with 
     the restoration and constant maintenance of over built, under 
     appreciated, vehicles from International Harvester Corporation of 
     the early 1900s to the late 1970s)
     
        With regard to light bulbs, I remember discussing with a few 
     members of my local scout club the possibility that the 
     instrument lights I have are too bright.  Does someone, anyone, 
     anywhere have any clear concept as to the diffreneces in light 
     bulbs available from the local parts stores?  I know there there 
     are 89, and 194 or somesuch, and these are the ones prescribed 
     for dash/instruments, and turn signals/marker lights.  Now, which 
     one(s) do we use.  It seems that my light leakage and 
     bleedthrough is a result of poor baffling (are you baffled) in 
     the speedo.  Is it also contributory that the bulbs are too 
     bright?
     
        Any pearls are appreciated.
     
     -Joel
     
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