Re: '69 flashers - round or square ??
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Got one of each in my harness, which is original - round or square ?? Originals are all round, never saw the square ones until the 1990's.
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Re: '69 flashers - round or square ??
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So, some interesting replies ... 1) Sorry, I meant the relays - but everyone seems to call them flashers. 2) I have one of each square and round - turn and emerg 3) the mounting brackets accept both but fit the square ones better 4) Originals are all round, never saw the square ones until the 1990's. this is an interesting statement because I've owned the car since '73, never changed a relay and the car was mothballed in '85. So I'm pretty sure the square one is original.
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Re: '69 flashers - round or square ??
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So, some interesting replies ... 1) Sorry, I meant the relays - but everyone seems to call them flashers. 2) I have one of each square and round - turn and emerg 3) the mounting brackets accept both but fit the square ones better 4) Originals are all round, never saw the square ones until the 1990's. this is an interesting statement because I've owned the car since '73, never changed a relay and the car was mothballed in '85. So I'm pretty sure the square one is original. The factory parts manual calls them all Flashers. No mention of relay. 3 part numbers. 1-2932877 Most common turn and 4 way all car lines. 2-2932875 Says 2 lamp so it must be light duty. 3-2932876 Looks to be HD police and taxi. The mounting clip is one number 2770998
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Re: '69 flashers - round or square ??
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It was more of a curiosity question than anything else. Going to be using some LEDs so need to replace both with electronic. The new ones are all plastic with a ground wire - I assume the originals grounded through the case. OEM Flasher case does not need to be grounded.
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Re: '69 flashers - round or square ??
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OEM Flasher case does not need to be grounded. Interesting ... I just looked at the FSM wiring diagrams and sure enough ... no grounds. Just assumed 'cause some aftermarket units have ground pigtails that the originals were grounded.
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Re: '69 flashers - round or square ??
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OEM Flasher case does not need to be grounded. Interesting ... I just looked at the FSM wiring diagrams and sure enough ... no grounds. Just assumed 'cause some aftermarket units have ground pigtails that the originals were grounded. I do not recall ever seeing a flasher that needed a ground with incandescent lighting. LED lighting may be a completely different story.
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Re: '69 flashers - round or square ??
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OEM Flasher case does not need to be grounded. Interesting ... I just looked at the FSM wiring diagrams and sure enough ... no grounds. Just assumed 'cause some aftermarket units have ground pigtails that the originals were grounded. I do not recall ever seeing a flasher that needed a ground with incandescent lighting. LED lighting may be a completely different story. even the somewhat later model K cars did not use a ground wire on the flasher can[s]. however, when the flasher cans were combined into one [square] unit in [or around] the 96ish [?] model year, using a multiple prong unit, i don't know if those are grounded or not. i never traced it to see.
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Re: '69 flashers - round or square ??
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I suppose it would be ok to use clear since the lens will tint it. That company suggested to use red on the brakes and I have to say it worked out. Seeing how much brighter it is let me know it’s worth it. I do carry the originals as spares after the set failed. I’m probably just too paranoid but I carry a trunk full of tools and parts so what was one more little box?
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Re: '69 flashers - round or square ??
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but I carry a trunk full of tools and parts so what was one more little box? Murphy's law states: "A roadside breakdown will require the only tool and/or part not in your trunk"
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