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Old Sep 2, 2010 | 05:48 PM
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directional info needed

I have an after market directional signal cotroller on my 54 F250.It has a 3 pin flasher base,but there was no flasher in the base,I need help with a number for the flasher.Thanks F250 RED
 
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Old Sep 2, 2010 | 06:08 PM
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If this is the 7 wire "Everlasting" signal switch, as pictured here:

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It takes a three prong "Heavy Duty #551" flasher.

If you need the wiring diagram for it let me know.
 
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Old Sep 2, 2010 | 07:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Julies Cool F1
If this is the 7 wire "Everlasting" signal switch, as pictured here:

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It takes a three prong "Heavy Duty #551" flasher.

If you need the wiring diagram for it let me know.
Julie, that is the switch that I have, but it was wired like a spaghetti factory and not working when I took it out. If you have the diagram I would appreciate it.
Or is it the wiring in the 51 truck wiring PP you sent me (Truck Lighting Wiring)
Red-Stop switch
YW- LF
GR- RF
BR- RR
OR- LR
BK- flasher
BL Flasher (odd prong)
 
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Old Sep 2, 2010 | 07:36 PM
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Originally Posted by harleymsn
Julie, that is the switch that I have, but it was wired like a spaghetti factory and not working when I took it out. If you have the diagram I would appreciate it.
Or is it the wiring in the 51 truck wiring PP you sent me (Truck Lighting Wiring)
Yep, same one as the PP drawings I sent and as you describe.

Here ya go:

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Wire colors coming out of the signal switch in the diagram are correct. The ones for the lights and stuff are the colors on my truck, but the flow is correct.

"HOT BUS" is any 12 volt power source that stays on independent of the ignition switch - "SWITCHED BUS" is a 12 volt power source that is turned on or off by the ignition switch.

Let me know if you have any questions
 
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Yep, that's the one. Thanks
 
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I forgot to mention the name on the controller is arrow,with the indicator light the O in the raised lettering it is only 3 wire,directional lights only.My stop lights are seperate lamps.I just need a flasher #.Thanks F250 RED
 
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Old Sep 3, 2010 | 02:21 AM
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Originally Posted by f250red
I forgot to mention the name on the controller is arrow,with the indicator light the O in the raised lettering it is only 3 wire,directional lights only.My stop lights are seperate lamps.I just need a flasher #.Thanks F250 RED
Wow, only 3 wires? That's new!?!

Well honestly, if you run 12 volt and have 1176 bulbs in those lights, then the 551 should work - same electrical demand.

But I'd be guessing.
 
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Old Sep 3, 2010 | 09:36 AM
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thanks ..I was under the dash last night and this was my next question..I love this site..you answer my questions before I know them!!!
 
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