[Spridgets] Flasher Units

[Linda Grunthaner]

Hi Bruce and Spridgeteers,
My stupid question is, what do you mean by flasher is that hazard lights?
I'm making sure my little 62 Spridget electrical are all sorted out and
nothing new like 4way flashers as my LBC is my learning tool to the
wonderful world of basic auto electrics....LOL.
Thanks Lin
62 Sprite "Pinky"
Running well tuneup next and some body repairs.
My video:
https://youtu.be/OMgpZQXuGSk

On Mon, Jul 4, 2016 at 12:34 PM, Bruce Hamper via Spridgets <
spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:

> Here's some interesting observations with flasher units.
> I recently had the flasher unit in my '69 Sprite fail. It occurred during
> my trip back from MG2016 from Louisville to St. Louis.  The lights all
> worked, but were on continually when using the stalk turn signal.  That's
> not much of a problem, however flipping the stalk switch on and off to
> mimic a flasher gets annoying!
> Once I got back home, I ordered up a new, correct flasher unit (8-512,
> square unit) from VB.  I was surprised to find that it also did not flash
> the lights - constant on when using the stalk switch.  The old unit was
> revived briefly by putting it back in the car and tapping the side of the
> metal can.  Works just like a broken fuel pump!  Turns out the new square
> unit would not flash, even after tapping, hitting, dropping on floor, etc.
> The new units are only rated (as noted on the metal can) to 47W max.  Two
> old style tungsten lamps (original style 1156 bulbs; 27W each) would draw
> 54W at 13V.  As expected the new square flasher got very hot while engaged
> in the circuit.  I don't see how these new units can possibly work unless
> you have lower amperage lamps.
> I switched to a generic flasher unit from Riley; a DOT 522 round can
> flasher.  It works great!  Hope this saves someone on the list some time.
> Happy 4th of July and may all your flashers work!
> Bruce
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