BUchevy
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01-17-22 02:19 PM - Post#2834722
First time posting on this site. Was wondering if anyone can tell me if my 1950 chevy has a signal flasher. Parking lights and brake lights work but not the signal lights
Thanks
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High5
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01-18-22 06:55 PM - Post#2834812
In response to BUchevy
I believe turn signals were an option in 1950. Look for a housing with lever mounted to the left side of the steering column.
1951 Chevrolet Sport Coupe 235 4 barrel 4spd
1954 Chevrolet 2dr Sedan Highboy 350 V8 set back 20% tilt front end '57 Olds rear 7" lift to front susp.
1955 Chevrolet 2dr Hardtop Highboy Olds tripower engine 4spd
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bobt
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01-19-22 03:48 AM - Post#2834831
In response to BUchevy
Yes. If it has turn signals it will have a flasher. look under your drivers side dash. Also see if your brake lights work. The brake light bulbs have to work before the signals will work. bobt
Edited by bobt on 01-19-22 03:51 AM. Reason for edit: No reason given.
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01-19-22 07:54 AM - Post#2834844
In response to bobt
Welcome BUchevy. Post some pictures of your car, if you are able. And tell us more about how and why you got it.
1953 210 Convertible, 261 with dual Carter YF 966S carbs, P.S., Remote Bendix P.B. Booster... shade-tree restoration about done.
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BUchevy
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01-19-22 06:03 PM - Post#2834888
In response to bobt
thanks for your help. You are correct the flasher is located to the left of the steering wheel.
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 RAM_51
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01-19-22 06:59 PM - Post#2834890
In response to BUchevy
The switch is to the left side of the column / steering wheel. The flasher on the other hand is usually somewhere under the dash...just follow the wires.
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'51 Fleetline DeLuxe 2 DOOR SEDAN (Fathom Green)
'51 Styleline Special BUSINESS COUPE (Shadow Gray)
'53 6500 Dump Bed (Oxidized Red)
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belairbob50
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01-19-22 07:27 PM - Post#2834891
In response to RAM_51
In case you need it, I have attached the wiring diagram for the turn signals that I used on my 1950.
http://i.ibb.co/wwvTr6b/055.jpg
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bobt
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01-20-22 03:26 AM - Post#2834901
In response to belairbob50
ALL bulbs front and rear have to be good for the turn signal to work. If you have a burnt out bulb, the flasher will not work. Do you have a six or twelve volt system? bobt
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BUchevy
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01-20-22 12:23 PM - Post#2834940
In response to RAM_51
Found it ... thanks Great electrical drawing for the flasher and fuse..
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BUchevy
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01-22-22 12:36 PM - Post#2835042
In response to bobt
I'm tackling the heater that doesn't work. Do you happen to know the amps for the fuse on the heater controls. The blower motor doesn't work so not sure if the fuse on the control is the issue. Any thoughts?
Thanks
Sal
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RAM_51
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01-22-22 05:41 PM - Post#2835059
In response to BUchevy
Do you happen to know the amps for the fuse on the heater controls.
If you're still running a 6v system it would be a 14 AMP fuse; according to the owner's manual.
1951 Fleetline Preservation
'51 Fleetline DeLuxe 2 DOOR SEDAN (Fathom Green)
'51 Styleline Special BUSINESS COUPE (Shadow Gray)
'53 6500 Dump Bed (Oxidized Red)
'50 Styleline DeLuxe 4 DOOR SEDAN (Mist Green) |
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BUchevy
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01-23-22 05:20 PM - Post#2835120
In response to RAM_51
Yes still running 6 volt system. The only fuse I see in on the heater controls. I assume that is the one you are referring to. I checked it and it's not burnt. Do you know if there is an inline fuse on directly on the wire to the heater blower?
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RAM_51
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01-23-22 08:52 PM - Post#2835132
In response to BUchevy
The only fuse I see in on the heater controls.
That would have been the only one originally. I can't say what someone else may have done over the years though. If you have the Air Flow Heater, there should be a bakelite connector more near the motor. You can hot wire to that temporarily and see if the motor works that way. I'm assuming it has a good ground.
1951 Fleetline Preservation
'51 Fleetline DeLuxe 2 DOOR SEDAN (Fathom Green)
'51 Styleline Special BUSINESS COUPE (Shadow Gray)
'53 6500 Dump Bed (Oxidized Red)
'50 Styleline DeLuxe 4 DOOR SEDAN (Mist Green) |
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BUchevy
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01-24-22 05:09 PM - Post#2835177
In response to RAM_51
Thanks ... will give it a try.
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BUchevy
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02-02-22 05:55 PM - Post#2835619
In response to BUchevy
I have one more question unrelated to the signal lights. Does anyone happen to know where a small black spiral spring about 1/4 " wide and about 1 1/2" wide spiral goes. I found it on the ground under the front diver side door. Can't figure out where it could have fallen from.
Thanks
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alltak
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02-02-22 09:55 PM - Post#2835624
In response to BUchevy
can you post a picture?
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BUchevy
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02-03-22 10:10 AM - Post#2835639
In response to alltak
https://ibb.co/wpGDrzv
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alltak
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02-03-22 10:13 AM - Post#2835642
In response to BUchevy
Looks like the exhaust manifold heat riser spring..
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BUchevy
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02-03-22 11:57 AM - Post#2835646
In response to alltak
It sure looks like it. Thanks for all your help. Now I have to figure out how to put it back. Thanks again !
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RAM_51
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02-03-22 12:31 PM - Post#2835648
In response to BUchevy
Now I have to figure out how to put it back.
Image taken directly from the Shop Manual...which incidentally is available for sale from the usual suppliers, Chevsofthe40s, National Chevy Assoc., Filling Station etc.
1951 Fleetline Preservation
'51 Fleetline DeLuxe 2 DOOR SEDAN (Fathom Green)
'51 Styleline Special BUSINESS COUPE (Shadow Gray)
'53 6500 Dump Bed (Oxidized Red)
'50 Styleline DeLuxe 4 DOOR SEDAN (Mist Green) |
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BUchevy
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02-03-22 05:39 PM - Post#2835654
In response to RAM_51
Ram-51 Thanks the picture is very helpful. I now can see where it goes. I appreciate all the help! Will get one and see if I can install it.
Thanks again ...
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BUchevy
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02-24-22 09:43 AM - Post#2836883
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my heater valve is leaking. Does anyone know if you tighten the screw in the back will it solve the problem. I know you can send it out to be rebuilt but fairly expensive to do so. I appreciate any help on this...
Thanks
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RAM_51
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02-24-22 10:30 AM - Post#2836889
In response to BUchevy
The RANCO rubber valve is the part that deteriorates and causes the valve to leak. The rubber valve is available through NAPA at about $10. I have rebuilt two of these valves for my own vehicles and is doable by the "Do It Yourselfer. It just depends on your degree of mechanical ability. I wish it were a matter of tightening a screw...unfortunately it is usually the rubber valve that has gone bad. In the meantime you can jumper the valve out of the system.
1951 Fleetline Preservation
'51 Fleetline DeLuxe 2 DOOR SEDAN (Fathom Green)
'51 Styleline Special BUSINESS COUPE (Shadow Gray)
'53 6500 Dump Bed (Oxidized Red)
'50 Styleline DeLuxe 4 DOOR SEDAN (Mist Green) |
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BUchevy
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02-24-22 05:55 PM - Post#2836938
In response to RAM_51
Ram,
Thank you for your detailed input. As always you have been a huge help. I really appreciate it.
Attached is a photo of my chevy. Owned it for the past 47 years. It's been sitting in the garage for the past 21 years. Just stated to get it running again. Completely original.
Thanks again for all your help.
https://ibb.co/q0q0YFy
Thanks
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RAM_51
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02-24-22 07:04 PM - Post#2836943
In response to BUchevy
To post this photo, I right clicked on the photo itself and I get a drop down menu. I click on "copy image address". I then paste the copied address in between this: [image]address pasted here[/image]. This is the result:
Nice looking car!
1951 Fleetline Preservation
'51 Fleetline DeLuxe 2 DOOR SEDAN (Fathom Green)
'51 Styleline Special BUSINESS COUPE (Shadow Gray)
'53 6500 Dump Bed (Oxidized Red)
'50 Styleline DeLuxe 4 DOOR SEDAN (Mist Green) |
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BUchevy
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02-27-22 02:55 PM - Post#2837087
In response to RAM_51
Thanks for the info on fixing heater valve. Will give it a try and see how it goes. I'm not sure if the heater blower works. It doesn't go on using the heater switch. Anyway of checking if it actually works without using the switch ? I only see one wire that goes into the heater switch. I diconnected it and was wondering if there is a way to test the blower.
Thanks
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RAM_51
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02-27-22 03:23 PM - Post#2837089
In response to BUchevy
Hook it directly to a 6 volt battery. The wire coming out of the motor should be attached to the + positive terminal and a jump wire would go from the motors case or mounting plate to the - negative terminal.
1951 Fleetline Preservation
'51 Fleetline DeLuxe 2 DOOR SEDAN (Fathom Green)
'51 Styleline Special BUSINESS COUPE (Shadow Gray)
'53 6500 Dump Bed (Oxidized Red)
'50 Styleline DeLuxe 4 DOOR SEDAN (Mist Green) |
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BUchevy
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02-28-22 10:35 AM - Post#2837145
In response to RAM_51
Ram, thanks. the heater motor works. Will focus on the switch.
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RAM_51
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02-28-22 11:39 AM - Post#2837150
In response to BUchevy
Will focus on the switch.
It should be a "fused" switch.
1951 Fleetline Preservation
'51 Fleetline DeLuxe 2 DOOR SEDAN (Fathom Green)
'51 Styleline Special BUSINESS COUPE (Shadow Gray)
'53 6500 Dump Bed (Oxidized Red)
'50 Styleline DeLuxe 4 DOOR SEDAN (Mist Green) |
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BUchevy
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03-01-22 03:26 PM - Post#2837241
In response to RAM_51
Ram .. I'm a little confused as to which wire go where on the control and junction box. do you happen to know ?
Thanks
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