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Turn Signal Lights on my 1950 Crestliner
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Model B |
01-10-2021 @ 7:35 AM
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Yes Steve, Includes instructions on how to install the terminals, which wires where etc. Pat
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JayChicago |
01-09-2021 @ 10:54 AM
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Relays are normally for the head lights. Nothing to do with turn signals. Your dim turn signals sounds to me to be the classic poor ground condition. Good enough ground for running lights or turn signals, but not good enough for both. They share the same path to ground thru the shared light bulb and socket. Some of the light's current running to ground interferes with the turn signal's flow to ground. I assume the battery ground strap on the '50 goes to the firewall as on earlier cars. That's the ground for the car's body, and all the light bulbs on the body. Lack of an engine ground strap should have no effect on the lights. Do all the turn signals get dim or just certain ones? If all, I would check that main ground strap to the body. If certain ones, check there for clean/tight bulb-to-socket, and socket-to-body.
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51woodie |
01-09-2021 @ 6:03 AM
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Check out Fifth Avenue Garage. They sell 6 and 12V relays. This link will take you to the installation instructions. http://fifthaveinternetgarage.com/pdf/6-12_Headlight_Relay_Install-3.pdf
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sarahcecelia |
01-09-2021 @ 3:27 AM
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On Shoe Box Central's web site It says "Includes instructions," ( does that mean how to hook up the (3) terminals on it ?) It probably does; but I just want to make sure; because I've never installed one, and don't want to run into any SNAGS!
Regards, Steve Lee
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sarahcecelia |
01-09-2021 @ 3:16 AM
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THANK YOU Pat!!
Regards, Steve Lee
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Model B |
01-08-2021 @ 6:33 AM
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Steve, Check with Shoebox Central for your headlamp relay: http://shoebox-central.com/1949-1950-1951-1952-1953-1954-1955-ford-6-volt-head-light-relay-brighter-lights I have one on my '50...works great! Good luck & Stay Safe, Pat
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sarahcecelia |
01-07-2021 @ 5:01 PM
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Bill, Where can I get that relay, and what do I ask for to get the right one to work on my 6 volt system?
Regards, Steve Lee
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sarahcecelia |
01-07-2021 @ 4:56 PM
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There is none there! Like you said, Carpenter Ford has them and in the A .M. I'm ordering one! The hole is in the firewall, and in the right spot! Regards, Steve Lee
This message was edited by sarahcecelia on 1-9-21 @ 3:14 AM
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sarahcecelia |
01-07-2021 @ 6:27 AM
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Thank you for your reply. I know that, I'm going to take a "Look See" to see if it is there. My other 1950 sedan had one, about 8-10 inches long, and about 1/4 " wide; but somehow I never looked, or noticed, one on this Crestliner.
Regards, Steve Lee
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nelsb01 |
01-07-2021 @ 5:34 AM
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You should also have a braided ground strap that goes from one of the back intake manifold bolts to the engine cowl.
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