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bertie
Joined: 18 Oct 2009 Posts: 73 Location: Coventry, West Midlands.
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Posted: Tue Jun 15, 2010 9:21 pm Post subject: Flasher unit! |
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Hello again. Ever since I removed the temporary rear lights/bumper set-up
...and fitted these side/tail lights only...
...I have a predictable problem! The flasher unit is designed of course to operate two or more bulbs per side, but now there is only one per side it operates at twice the normal speed. A guy told me a quick fix to this, but having a memory like a sieve- I`ve forgotten it! Would anyone be kind enough to tell me how to cure it without wiring in another bulb per side? Many thanks in advance... |
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lowdrag
Joined: 10 Apr 2009 Posts: 1585 Location: Le Mans
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Posted: Wed Jun 16, 2010 8:24 pm Post subject: |
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My C-type was fixed by adding a relay and a twin filament bulb adaptation. Works a treat!
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Jim.Walker
Joined: 27 Dec 2008 Posts: 1229 Location: Chesterfield
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Posted: Wed Jun 16, 2010 8:52 pm Post subject: |
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In the late 1950s/early 60s most London cabs had one single flasher each side on the roof. Flashers of suitable Wattage were available. Dunno whether they still are though.
But then it just occurred to me that you are possibly still running on 6 Volts. If so, flasher units for 6 volt motorcycles are available. The one I have on my Triumph Motorbike, bought from a local motorbike dealer, is rated 20 to 42 Watts and will handle a single bulb easily.
Jim. _________________ Quote from my late Dad:- You only need a woman and a car and you have all the problems you
are ever likely to want". Computers had not been invented then! |
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bertie
Joined: 18 Oct 2009 Posts: 73 Location: Coventry, West Midlands.
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Posted: Wed Jun 16, 2010 9:07 pm Post subject: |
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Hi, thanks for that. Bertie is 12 volt unfortunately- a bike flasher would have worked! The idea of a double filament adaption and relay is worth a go, many thanks both.. |
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Jim.Walker
Joined: 27 Dec 2008 Posts: 1229 Location: Chesterfield
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Posted: Wed Jun 16, 2010 10:18 pm Post subject: |
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Ha! You fooled me. I did not know you were a convert! Well, OK then. Many modern motorbikes (12 volt) use 2 x 10 Watt bulbs each side, so a modern motorbike flasher unit should be happy with a single 21 Watt bulb.
But watch the polarity, because the later ones may be solid state units designed for negative earth only.
I suppose you are now going to tell me that you have negative earth. Mind you, if you haven't, conversion is a matter of minutes. The longest job being swapping over battery and coil connections. Then you only need to re-polarise the dynamo by disconnecting the terminals and then touching the SMALL terminal with a live connection from the battery for about 5 seconds. Job done!
Then you can bring Bertie bang up to date with a CD player!
Jim. _________________ Quote from my late Dad:- You only need a woman and a car and you have all the problems you
are ever likely to want". Computers had not been invented then! |
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MVPeters
Joined: 28 Aug 2008 Posts: 822 Location: Northern MA, USA
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Posted: Thu Jun 17, 2010 5:09 am Post subject: |
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Bertie
All you need is a flasher unit that is not 'load-sensitive'. Most OEM flashers were designed to run 2x21W bulbs (+ perhaps a 6W side repeater) at the correct flash rate. If one bulb fails, the flash rate increases & you can tell this from the dashboard indicator - it's a safety thing.
Look for a 'heavy-duty' flasher, or one designed for trailer towing - these are NOT 'load-sensitive' - if one bulb fails the remaining bulbs continue to flash at the correct rate. They are straight plug-in replacements & stock Lucas units, I'm just sorry I can't remember the part numbers!
Mike |
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Phil - Nottingham
Joined: 01 Jan 2008 Posts: 1252 Location: Nottingham
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Jim.Walker
Joined: 27 Dec 2008 Posts: 1229 Location: Chesterfield
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Posted: Sun Jun 20, 2010 8:05 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for posting that address Phil. I've been adding to this post while wondering where I might get a new 6 volt flasher unit for my Speed Twin.
Jim. _________________ Quote from my late Dad:- You only need a woman and a car and you have all the problems you
are ever likely to want". Computers had not been invented then! |
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