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RE: turn signal switcher - TR3A

To: "Randall Young" <Ryoung@navcomtech.com>, <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Subject: RE: turn signal switcher - TR3A
From: "Jim Bauder" <jimbpps@cox.net>
Date: Wed, 7 Apr 2004 08:26:33 -0700
I didn't know that!!

Thanks for the info!

Jim Bauder
'58 TR3
Scottsdale, AZ

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-triumphs@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-triumphs@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Randall Young
Sent: Tuesday, April 06, 2004 10:37 PM
To: triumphs@autox.team.net
Subject: RE: turn signal switcher - TR3A


> The turn signal indicator on my 60 TR3A is intermittent even though
> the turn signal itself is working properly.  The flasher sounds a
> little "weaker" when the internal indicator does not work.  I am
> assuming the flasher is tired.
>
> Given I have not had a car with a positive ground in 20 years, can
> anyone tell me if I need to buy a Lucas flasher, or will any 3 prong
> flasher work?

It's not the ground polarity that flashers care about ... but most 3 prong
flashers will not work properly with the way the warning lamp on the dash is
wired.  A Tridon EL13 will, but it will cost you more than a proper Lucas
flasher will.

Randall





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