Turn signal help?
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Turn signal help?
Hello all, I recently acquired a neat '62 F100 Shorty...… she's in pretty good overall shape, great bones, especially for a 57 year old truck.... she's a reliable daily driver as is, and I'm sorting out a few minor issues but the one that has me puzzled is the turn signals.... bulbs all work, new flasher makes no difference... suspecting maybe the column switch? Any insight as to what's usually wrong with these and the best way to attack it? Thanks so much! Dave
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Sure, neither side is flashing or lighting up when you move the lever. All bulbs work ,(park, taillights, brake).. The brake lights work fine. New flasher made no difference.
Thanks for the reply, Dave
Thanks for the reply, Dave
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It probably is the column switch, although the brake lights go through it, too. But my 66 also had wiring problems caused by some previous owner re-wiring the brake lights and signals.
Fordification has a 66 wiriing diagram, it may be similar to yours:
http://www.fordification.info/tech/i...extlight2s.jpg
Fordification has a 66 wiriing diagram, it may be similar to yours:
http://www.fordification.info/tech/i...extlight2s.jpg
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1961/62 F100/250 2WD uses a unique T/S switch (13341) that has a separate cancelling cam (13304).
The switch and cancelling cam were also used on 1960/62 Falcon/Comet.
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Dave,
I just went through this same problem. The folks on this forum are more than willing to help if you give them enough info. There are a few possible fixes for your problem.
1. Check all grounding points
2. Remove steering wheel and change out turn signal switch and cancelling cam. Repro parts are available but I recommend NOS parts. I was able to find both items on eBay without too much trouble. It's a waste of time to troubleshoot each part. These items are going on 60 years old. Replace them and move on. But don't throw anything away.
3. Take time to clean the gunk out of the area where the switch rests and make sure cam moves freely.
4. Make sure all bullet connections are sound. Use dielectric grease.
5. Take pictures as you go. It's amazing how quickly you can forget when it's time to put it back together.
Do a search of my username. I spent a lot of time on electrical and other issues this season. I bet you will encounter some of these on your truck.
I just went through this same problem. The folks on this forum are more than willing to help if you give them enough info. There are a few possible fixes for your problem.
1. Check all grounding points
2. Remove steering wheel and change out turn signal switch and cancelling cam. Repro parts are available but I recommend NOS parts. I was able to find both items on eBay without too much trouble. It's a waste of time to troubleshoot each part. These items are going on 60 years old. Replace them and move on. But don't throw anything away.
3. Take time to clean the gunk out of the area where the switch rests and make sure cam moves freely.
4. Make sure all bullet connections are sound. Use dielectric grease.
5. Take pictures as you go. It's amazing how quickly you can forget when it's time to put it back together.
Do a search of my username. I spent a lot of time on electrical and other issues this season. I bet you will encounter some of these on your truck.
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Much thanks to the replies above..... as it's the only lighting issue on this truck, I expect it's the switch/cam...… even all the dash gauges work! I'll look for a source for those parts..I guess an alternative route would be a column mounted universal turn signal switch....thanks, all,Dave
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1961/62 F100/250 2WD T/S Switch & related parts
CODF-13304-A .. T/S Switch Mounting Plate/Cancelling Cam / Obsolete: 1960/62 Falcon/Comet, 1961/62 F100/250 2WD
NOS PARTS SOURCE in Olathe KS has 1 = 913-220-5746.
BOWMAN SALES/SERVICE in Bowman ND has 1 = 701-423-3257.
KAMA OBSOLETE PARTS in East Bethel MN has 1 = 763-434-0123.
OBSOLETE RELIABLE PARTS in Nashville GA has 1 = 229-686-5101.
MUSTANG SERVICE CENTER in North Hollywood CA has 1 = 818-765-9266.
NOS PARTS LTD in Waxahachie TX has 2 = 972-937-2201.
GREEN SALES CO. in Cincinnati OH has 7 = 800-543-4959.
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CODF-13316-A .. T/S Switch Mounting Plate/Cancelling Cam Spring (1 or both may be required) / Obsolete - Same applications as above.
GREEN SALES CO. has 7.
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CODZ-13341-A .. T/S Switch / Obsolete - Same applications as above.
NOS PARTS LTD has 1.
NOS PARTS SOURCE has 1.
MCDONALD OBSOLETE PARTS in Rockport IN has 1 = 812-359-4965.
LINCOLN-MERCURY OLD PARTS STORE in Clearwater FL has 1 = 727-445-7441.
CARPENTER NOS OBSOLETE PARTS in Concord NC has 184 = 800-476-9653. Note: These may be repro's.
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Thank you number dummy for that amazing source info...….much much appreciated!
Sooo…. I took the steering wheel off and got into the ts switch..... full, I mean full of Arizona dust....blew it all out cleaned it up, made sure all was tight and looking correct..cleaned contacts, reassembled and what do you know?? I've got turn signals!!! :.)
Thanks for all the help! Much appreciated!
On to the wipers...…...……..
Sooo…. I took the steering wheel off and got into the ts switch..... full, I mean full of Arizona dust....blew it all out cleaned it up, made sure all was tight and looking correct..cleaned contacts, reassembled and what do you know?? I've got turn signals!!! :.)
Thanks for all the help! Much appreciated!
On to the wipers...…...……..
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Thanks for all the info and help..... much appreciated......
Soooo.... I pulled the steering wheel and the turn signal switch area was just full of Arizona desert dust.... cleaned it all out real good and checked the connections....little dab of dialectic ..… reassembled and what do you know? I've got turn signals that work!!
Now, on to the wipers...……...
Thanks again, Dave
Soooo.... I pulled the steering wheel and the turn signal switch area was just full of Arizona desert dust.... cleaned it all out real good and checked the connections....little dab of dialectic ..… reassembled and what do you know? I've got turn signals that work!!
Now, on to the wipers...……...
Thanks again, Dave
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