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fortyonerag · 02-09-2018, 11:00 PM

All,

I recently installed turn signals on the 41. I'm running 6v positive earth. I used a 6v motorcycle flasher can and now it is flashing erratically when working.

This makes me think I'm using the wrong type of flasher.

What say you, and where can I source a correct replacement?

Thanks in advance for your assistance

4dFord/SC · 02-09-2018, 11:23 PM

Here's one:

https://smile.amazon.com/Volt-Prong-...rds=6v+flasher

Graeme / New Zealand · 02-09-2018, 11:25 PM

you need a 6v 3 prong flasher. I got mine from Macs (now Ecklers) C&G or any of the v8 parts store will have them. I imagine your local auto sparky might even have them or auto electrical outlet. If you installed LEDS you need a special 6v flasher... you can't use the normal "tin can" type. Check your earth too. Most of those aftermarket turn signal switches are earthed through the clamp to the steering column. It usually means scraping some paint off it. It may be just a crook earth.

GB

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fortyonerag · 02-10-2018, 01:53 AM

Many thanks gents,

I checked the earth on the flasher I have (it's a separate lead), and no luck...

I have ordered some replacements.

1937hemi · 02-10-2018, 09:55 AM

NAPA carries them #NF535

FlatheadTed · 02-10-2018, 02:20 PM

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Add some resistance like a bulb under the dash even 12 v,that should slow the flashing down

fortyonerag · 02-10-2018, 06:22 PM

The flasher is very erratic. It flashes at a regular cadence, then goes into disco mode for a bit, then remembers where it is and settles down.

JSeery · 02-10-2018, 08:47 PM

Maybe it's a safety feature!

02-09-2018, 11:00 PM	#1
fortyonerag Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 541	Source for 6v turn signal flasher All, I recently installed turn signals on the 41. I'm running 6v positive earth. I used a 6v motorcycle flasher can and now it is flashing erratically when working. This makes me think I'm using the wrong type of flasher. What say you, and where can I source a correct replacement? Thanks in advance for your assistance

02-09-2018, 11:23 PM	#2
4dFord/SC Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 1,579	Re: Source for 6v turn signal flasher Here's one: https://smile.amazon.com/Volt-Prong-...rds=6v+flasher

02-09-2018, 11:25 PM	#3
Graeme / New Zealand Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lower Hutt , New Zealand Posts: 2,126	Re: Source for 6v turn signal flasher you need a 6v 3 prong flasher. I got mine from Macs (now Ecklers) C&G or any of the v8 parts store will have them. I imagine your local auto sparky might even have them or auto electrical outlet. If you installed LEDS you need a special 6v flasher... you can't use the normal "tin can" type. Check your earth too. Most of those aftermarket turn signal switches are earthed through the clamp to the steering column. It usually means scraping some paint off it. It may be just a crook earth. GB 7 __________________ "you can't make honey out of dog sht" "You're a long time looking at the lid" Last edited by Graeme / New Zealand; 02-10-2018 at 12:31 AM.*

02-10-2018, 01:53 AM	#4
fortyonerag Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 541	Re: Source for 6v turn signal flasher Many thanks gents, I checked the earth on the flasher I have (it's a separate lead), and no luck... I have ordered some replacements.

02-10-2018, 09:55 AM	#5
1937hemi Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: North Texas Posts: 39	Re: Source for 6v turn signal flasher NAPA carries them #NF535

02-10-2018, 02:20 PM	#6
FlatheadTed Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Auckland Posts: 4,705	Re: Source for 6v turn signal flasher Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Add some resistance like a bulb under the dash even 12 v,that should slow the flashing down __________________ http://www.flatheadted.com Flathead Ted brake Floaters ,

02-10-2018, 06:22 PM	#7
fortyonerag Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 541	Re: Source for 6v turn signal flasher The flasher is very erratic. It flashes at a regular cadence, then goes into disco mode for a bit, then remembers where it is and settles down.

02-10-2018, 08:47 PM	#8
JSeery Member Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 16,132	Re: Source for 6v turn signal flasher Maybe it's a safety feature!