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Jul 31, 2017 | 03:33 PM

DAN70

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Tung-Sol Flasher

Does anyone fix these flashers. I have one here that seems complete but I can only get one flash out of it.

Thanks.

Jul 31, 2017 | 04:10 PM

Frankie the Fink

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I've never heard of anyone fixing them professionally and its prob a dice toss if a fix would hold up. Originals show up on eBay and I've bought two for my 63...

Aug 1, 2017 | 08:18 AM

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They are very expensive if you can find one. I purchased a flasher update kit from Corvette Central (item #661092) and it works fine. You need the original switch that mounts on the parking brake.

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Aug 1, 2017 | 08:51 AM

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I have no idea what that CC part is all about; it claims it can be used through 62...the later C1s had flashing #257 bulbs NOT separate thermal flashers...confusing.

Aug 1, 2017 | 09:06 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Ktholin

They are very expensive if you can find one. I purchased a flasher update kit from Corvette Central (item #661092) and it works fine. You need the original switch that mounts on the parking brake.

Luckily the car had all the parts, I'll wait for a flasher to come available

Aug 1, 2017 | 09:10 AM

DAN70

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I assume any 12 volt flasher of this style will work, 642, 650, any others?

Nov 22, 2023 | 07:51 PM

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I would like to bring this old post back for a refresh. Can anyone identify the correct 12 volt flasher for the E brake system. Here are a few choices. Tung Sol 619,642,and 650. This is for a 57.

Thanks
Jay

Nov 22, 2023 | 08:23 PM

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I do
I take them apart and solder in an electronic flasher
WORKS EVERY TIME PERFECT
The 53 54 6 volt are hard to find and $$$$$$
If they dont work - they can be fixed
Chris
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Nov 22, 2023 | 09:38 PM

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Thanks Chris for the information. Do you know what flasher number is correct for a 57? Also what flasher number is correct for the 53/54 6 volt cars.

Thanks
Jay

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Nov 23, 2023 | 04:27 PM

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Nov 23, 2023 | 10:14 PM

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I will look it up

Nov 23, 2023 | 11:13 PM

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I will look it up

Chris I really appreciate you looking it up. I am also sending you a PM with another question.

Jay

Nov 25, 2023 | 01:47 PM

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Nov 27, 2023 | 05:12 AM

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My notes from Dan Patch say it's either a 650 or 642. AIM states GM part# 3711289. I don't have my 57 Judging Guide handy.

I know the 642 is 58-60, and feeds a small bulb. In 57, because it used a bigger different bulb in the red Jewel socket, I think 650.

I just repaired a 1953(to 55(6v)) Tung-Sol 632 6V flasher and wrote a test and repair process thread over on the other side, if you have access. As a Guest you can only read text.

If you don't see images, here are a few videos I posted in the thread over there, and a map of the internals of the flasher below....Rich