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Feb 15, 2018 | 06:48 PM

Thipdar

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TUNG-SOL 224

Is there any updated part to replace the TUNG-SOL 224 Turn Signal Flasher?

All I'm finding are the Emergency Flashers, and they don't seem to have the nub that lets them hang onto the back of the Instrument Cluster.

Feb 15, 2018 | 08:35 PM

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I've seen original Tung-Sol flashers listed for hundreds of dollars on E-bay for restoration freaks. I had a tung sol in my 67 that was bad and the only replacement that was available was a standard 552 without the mounting nub. I just cut the back of the original flasher off and epoxied it to the replacement one which allowed me to mount it in the original correct location. This ensured that you would hear the "click" when the turn signals flashed.

Feb 15, 2018 | 09:24 PM

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66 Corvette FLASHER - w/back-up lamps ,Tung Sol #224, w/blue plastic can, N.O.S · Chicago Corvette

Even though this is a GM parts place, they have the flashers at a reasonable price.

Feb 15, 2018 | 10:38 PM

Thipdar

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Thanks for the info!

Feb 16, 2018 | 12:45 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Thipdar

Is there any updated part to replace the TUNG-SOL 224 Turn Signal Flasher?

All I'm finding are the Emergency Flashers, and they don't seem to have the nub that lets them hang

onto the back of the Instrument Cluster.

SFE-224 is the T/S flasher; SFE-552-B is the emergency flasher that can also be used as the T/S flasher: trailer tow/Camper Special; dealer installed for deaf people as it has a louder CLICK.

T/S flasher plugs into the back of the instrument cluster. Emergency flasher nestles into a bracket that attaches to the dash w/a screw behind the cluster (see pic for locations of these two puppies).

Feb 16, 2018 | 02:51 PM

Thipdar

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One of the things that I don't understand about the Turn Signal Flasher vs the Emergency Flasher is why they both carry the same basic part number. If they have different Motorcraft designations, how did Ford tell them apart?

Feb 16, 2018 | 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Thipdar

One of the things that I don't understand about the Turn Signal Flasher vs the Emergency Flasher is why they both carry the same basic part number.

If they have different Motorcraft designations, how did Ford tell them apart?
When the prefix and suffix are added to the basic part number (13350), you get this:

C5AZ-13350-B .. T/S Flasher (Motorcraft/Industry# SF-224).

D1FZ-13350-A .. Emergency Warning & T/S Flasher with trailer tow (Motorcraft/Industry# SF-552-B)

Feb 16, 2018 | 04:20 PM

NumberDummy

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Originally Posted by JEFFFAFA

Fixed that for you.

I haven't seen either in 20 years,

while you have...cuz you're still working.

Feb 16, 2018 | 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by NumberDummy

I haven't seen either in 20 years,

while you have...cuz you're still working.

Ha Ha. Touche'.

Apr 10, 2019 | 02:36 PM

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Led flasher

I have an 81 f100 and I am converting to LEDs. Having a hard time finding tung sol 224 flasher equivalent? Can anyone help?

Apr 10, 2019 | 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by JEFFFAFA

Ha Ha. Touche'.

Ever get the feeling it's pretty much pointless to argue with BILL? LOL

Apr 10, 2019 | 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Pumper64

I have an 81 f100 and I am converting to LEDs. Having a hard time finding tung sol 224 flasher equivalent? Can anyone help?

That link up in post #3 takes you to the NOS part for $40. I see them on eBay for about the same $$.

Apr 11, 2019 | 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Tedster9

Ever get the feeling it's pretty much pointless to argue with BILL? LOL

I knew the colors were different between the two.

I also knew that the T/S flasher was blue, but couldn't remember what color the 4 way flasher was. So I omitted the colors.

Jeff knew, he is Ford parts guy at an AZ dealership (he has since retired).

Apr 13, 2019 | 11:23 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Pumper64

I have an 81 f100 and I am converting to LEDs. Having a hard time finding tung sol 224 flasher equivalent? Can anyone help?

Quote:

Originally Posted by chirkware

That link up in post #3 takes you to the NOS part for $40. I see them on eBay for about the same $$.

Don't know how he made it in the 67-72 truck area with his 81 but here goes.
If the stock flasher does not work with the LED's then I am thinking this one will not work either.
You need an electronic as it will work and not dependent on the load.
or
You will need to add resistors to the turn signal system to fake the load to get the flasher to work.
I have not gotten this far yet on my project so cant tell you how it works but I am going to try the electronic flasher first.
Dave ----