changed the blinker fluid . . .

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  1. mashori

    mashori Member

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    So I decided to tackle my blinker cam after one year of having the part in my tool box. I thought I changed every the correct way but now the turn signals don't work at all. the reason I change it was because it wouldn't stay when signaling left, but it was working totally fine except for me having to hold it in place when signaling left.
     
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    Bryant forgot more than learned

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    sounds like you need to go back into the steering colum and see whats going on. are you useing ford blinker fluid or the cheap stuff from china?
     
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    I would personally get the ford Blinker fluid set up.The chineese fluid repair kit thing is lousey at best. RPS has em at a reasonable price.(its the whole T/S assembly,harness and all)
     
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    yup that china stuff is for the rice burners it's not strong enough for the fords you have to use the maid in the usa stuff !LOL!
     
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    the blinker fluid I use is from the best parts store in town and he said it's synthetic. I mainly used to get that extra 4-5 horsepower. I did paint it hot yellow though, so that's worth another 2 horsepower.

    So I actually did go back in and fully inspected the wires and everything looks tip top. Maybe they aren't making proper contact but I pushed the cam down and it seems to be seated properly so I can't figure out whats wrong with it.
     
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    Did you pop the blinker fluid fuse???
    Also...See if the hazzards still work.
     
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    Do yourself a favor and get a new switch. From Ford if possible. Those cheap repair kits are junk. Even repop switches can be a POS.
     
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    wait a minute, is the little part I bought for like 10 dollars correct or do I need this $100 part??
     

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    this is the one I put in
     

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    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    I don't understand the listing...

    '70-'77....'70-'72 Mav. '71-'77' Comet

    '73-'77...sm57F

    ...:bouncy:...
     
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    You need the one with the riveted on metal backing.

    I looked for years and never found one, then found a NOS on ebay for $40. Those replacement plastic one's either don't work, or will work on one turn signal and not the other. They are crap.

    Looking at the B/W pictures doesn't help me figure out which one you need. I would have to see them in person.
     
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    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

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    In looking at you tech write up....your old cam doesn't even look broke. :huh:
     
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  13. mashori

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    Craig, I don't think it was broken. The tab on the lower part was a little worn and loose so it wouldn't stay in place. But I think in retrospect I probably should have left it alone.

    So where can I find one? is the one from AK any better?
     
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    Here is the difference between the '71 and '74 Turn Signal Switch...the plug and the wires on the switch is different

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    Contact tony at RPS...He sells em cheaper than AK.
     
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