In a message dated 98-11-06 16:28:09 EST, peterz@merak.com writes:
> If you go to any auto parts store, the flashers they sell are typically
> cylindrical in shape -- not rectangular. Do these cylindrical flashers fit
> into similar brackets on the mass market cars? I have had no luck finding a
> bracket from the store I bought the round flasher from. So I wonder if
these
> are readily obtained off a 75 parisienne or some other such car I'm likely
> to find at a junk yard.
Peter,
Three thoughts:
1) You didn't say if the flasher of concern is for the hazard circuit or the
turn signal circuit, but you should be aware that most, if not all, of the
flashers you buy at the auto parts stores are for hazard flasher duty, rather
than for turn signal service. Never mind that the package says otherwise. If
you use one of these for turn signals, you will have to check your bulbs
occasionally, as the flasher will still work even if one of the bulbs is
burned out. This could be good or bad, depending on how diligent you are in
checking your bulbs.
2) Used to be, the holders you are wanting were regularly stocked by auto
parts stores. I haven't seen one lately, but then I haven't been looking. I
would think they should still be available, but you may have to look a bit.
Yes, they were commonaly used on some of the earlier American automobiles,
but, being stuck in the past, I'm not sure what the newer cars use.
3) There is an alternative if you are interested. Ron Francis' Wire Works
(1-800-292-1940) sells a socket (catalog number FC-32) that fastens to your
fender or other panel with a couple of screws, and holds the flasher parallel
to the fender. They're a bit dear at $7 each, though. They come pre-wired with
about 10" of pukey colored wire, a cross between baby-yuck yellow and dog-turd
brennel, but the wires can be removed and your existing wires used instead
(you probably already know how to do this, but if not, I'll be glad to show
you). If you want, I'll scan their catalog and send you a picture of one.
As an aside, the round type flashers plug directly into a headlight socket, so
you may be able to make a holder of your own if you have a spare socket laying
around.
Dan Masters,
Alcoa, TN
'71 TR6---------3000mile/year driver, fully restored
'71 TR6---------undergoing full restoration and Ford 5.0 V8 insertion - see:
http://www.sky.net/~boballen/mg/Masters/index.html
'74 MGBGT---3000mile/year driver, original condition - slated for a V8 soon
'68 MGBGT---organ donor for the '74
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