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ctvpa · 10-04-2013, 01:49 PM

I purchased the complete wiring harness that includes the turn signals. I know you are all familiar with those ugly big switches that they come with. I found this Yankee 980 switch that I think looks much nicer.
I also know that these complete turn signal systems are finicky. When I added another light on the harness it upset the whole system. Once I removed the light, everything returned to normal.
Does anyone know if I might be able to exchange these switches without ruining a $260 harness. Thanks.

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1931 flamingo · 10-04-2013, 01:53 PM

Compare the #of and the color codes on the new sw you got with the sw that came with the new harness.
Paul in CT

Duffy1 · 10-04-2013, 03:20 PM

If your turn signals are the new high tech type you will need to change your coil wire from hard wire to carbon or the signal will randomly come on.

Sparky · 10-04-2013, 05:10 PM

Very cool switch!

TerryH · 10-04-2013, 05:11 PM

I didn't want any of those large turn signal levers on my steering column, so I came up with a small toggle type switch that fits under the left side of the cowl facia and just barely sticks out. It is very easy to use and is hardly visible at all.....works great.
Terry

springerpete · 10-04-2013, 05:27 PM

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I agree with Terry. I got a toggle switch and mounted it on the side of the steering column. Small, unobtrusive and out of the way but easy to use.

1crosscut · 10-04-2013, 06:05 PM

Yep did the same as Terry. The little toggle switch almost invisible. I picked up two small 6 volt LED lights from Radio Shack to set up as indicators.

Bruce,Upstate NY · 10-04-2013, 08:35 PM

The control shown by ctvpa looks like the ones used during the forties with the non flashing arrows.

Art Bjornestad · 10-04-2013, 10:24 PM

After I installed a single point Mallory, I used the spark lever to actuate a toggle switch attached to the steering column just below the 90 degree bend of the spark rod. A piece of wiper hose acts as the transfer from the arm to the toggle of the switch. A buzzer from Radio Shack in the circuit reminds me to turn it off.

Aok · 10-05-2013, 06:59 AM

At the link below scroll down near the bottom it shows how to set up the 4 wire type signal.
http://www.film.queensu.ca/cj3b/tech/signalwiring.html

I have my signal handle below the steering column clamp on the right side it is not as noticeable there and still can be reached when driving.

QGolden · 10-05-2013, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Art Bjornestad

I used the spark lever to actuate a toggle switch attached to the steering column .

That is a good idea.

FL&WVMIKE · 10-05-2013, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bruce,Upstate NY

The control shown by ctvpa looks like the ones used during the forties with the non flashing arrows.

Bruce,Upstate NY ................
I have one of those 1940s switches. I plan to put it on my 1935 Ford. The paint is almost an exact match to the paint on the dashboard. It will look "factory".
MIKE

eagle · 10-05-2013, 04:48 PM

(Bruce,Upstate NY ................
I have one of those 1940s switches. I plan to put it on my 1935 Ford. The paint is almost an exact match to the paint on the dashboard. It will look "factory".
MIKE )
I have that same switch, I got it at a flea market and wired up my own light circuit. Works good, didn't even have to replace the indicator lamp. Used two diodes to isolate and power the lamp. I love it, its old, not as old as the A but it sure beats a new shiny one.

10-04-2013, 01:49 PM	#1
ctvpa Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 479	Turn signal switch I purchased the complete wiring harness that includes the turn signals. I know you are all familiar with those ugly big switches that they come with. I found this Yankee 980 switch that I think looks much nicer. I also know that these complete turn signal systems are finicky. When I added another light on the harness it upset the whole system. Once I removed the light, everything returned to normal. Does anyone know if I might be able to exchange these switches without ruining a $260 harness. Thanks. [/IMG] [/IMG] [/IMG]

10-04-2013, 01:53 PM	#2
1931 flamingo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new britain,ct 06052 Posts: 9,390	Re: Turn signal switch Compare the #of and the color codes on the new sw you got with the sw that came with the new harness. Paul in CT

10-04-2013, 03:20 PM	#3
Duffy1 Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Mo. City , Texas Posts: 725	Re: Turn signal switch If your turn signals are the new high tech type you will need to change your coil wire from hard wire to carbon or the signal will randomly come on.

10-04-2013, 05:10 PM	#4
Sparky Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 649	Re: Turn signal switch Very cool switch!

10-04-2013, 05:11 PM	#5
TerryH Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fountain Valley, Calif. Posts: 937	Re: Turn signal switch I didn't want any of those large turn signal levers on my steering column, so I came up with a small toggle type switch that fits under the left side of the cowl facia and just barely sticks out. It is very easy to use and is hardly visible at all.....works great. Terry

10-04-2013, 05:27 PM	#6
springerpete Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Central Maine Posts: 644	Re: Turn signal switch Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I agree with Terry. I got a toggle switch and mounted it on the side of the steering column. Small, unobtrusive and out of the way but easy to use.

10-04-2013, 06:05 PM	#7
1crosscut Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Posts: 1,909	Re: Turn signal switch Yep did the same as Terry. The little toggle switch almost invisible. I picked up two small 6 volt LED lights from Radio Shack to set up as indicators. __________________ Dave / Lincoln Nebraska

10-04-2013, 08:35 PM	#8
Bruce,Upstate NY Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, NY Posts: 385	Re: Turn signal switch The control shown by ctvpa looks like the ones used during the forties with the non flashing arrows.

10-04-2013, 10:24 PM	#9
Art Bjornestad Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Westlake Village, CA Posts: 477	Re: Turn signal switch After I installed a single point Mallory, I used the spark lever to actuate a toggle switch attached to the steering column just below the 90 degree bend of the spark rod. A piece of wiper hose acts as the transfer from the arm to the toggle of the switch. A buzzer from Radio Shack in the circuit reminds me to turn it off.

10-05-2013, 06:59 AM	#10
Aok Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Tx Posts: 502	Re: Turn signal switch At the link below scroll down near the bottom it shows how to set up the 4 wire type signal. http://www.film.queensu.ca/cj3b/tech/signalwiring.html I have my signal handle below the steering column clamp on the right side it is not as noticeable there and still can be reached when driving.

10-05-2013, 04:48 PM	#13
eagle Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Eagle Bend, MN Posts: 2,025	Re: Turn signal switch (Bruce,Upstate NY ................ I have one of those 1940s switches. I plan to put it on my 1935 Ford. The paint is almost an exact match to the paint on the dashboard. It will look "factory". MIKE ) I have that same switch, I got it at a flea market and wired up my own light circuit. Works good, didn't even have to replace the indicator lamp. Used two diodes to isolate and power the lamp. I love it, its old, not as old as the A but it sure beats a new shiny one.