I just pulled out the OLD Signal Stat 170 12V Flasher, and Advance dude sold me a EL12 round Heavy Duty Flasher?

Is this the okay to use? look at picture of old and new..

Thank You

 

One sure way to find out is to plug it in.

 

Come on,,, Vintage Chief, I Need to know BEFORE I Blow something up.

I need Expert answer..

Hello anyone changed their flasher..

 

I'm an expert at looking things up:

https://www.autozone.com/electrical-...-el12/849385_0

Here's a half dozen from RA which work - yours is listed - you might begin doing your own research (maybe before you purchase a part).

https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/...,flasher,10139

NAPA says it fits your vehicle:

https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/NF_EL12

O'Reilly Auto Parts says it fits your vehicle:

https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/b...r/el12/4542954

I'm going to assume the salesperson at Advanced Auto was correct selling you this unit.

As I said previously - Post #2 (above).

I don't know, since I'm not expert, how many worldwide international companies manufacture signal flasher units for a 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass and I'm not certain how many of these manufacturers have changed the part number of the units they manufacture and/or provide upgrades to the original parts they manufactured (if they have upgrades available).

There is also information (for free) on the Internet in which you can review part numbers and customer reviews to make informed decisions. This part number is an upgrade to previous model numbers and I am not going to perform research to determine what the benefits are of this particular model and manufacture.

Please refer to Post #2 (above).

 

thank YOU

 

Should I add some kind of electrical grease, because the old one I took off broke the Spade connector in the fuse panel and I had to slowly but carefully remove it..

Thank You Again

 

Nothing will blow up - your previous flasher is a thermal flasher this upgraded flasher is an electro-magnetic (mechanical) flasher w/ a longer life span. This type flasher (generally) replaces flasher in vehicles post-1990 when LED lighting became available. This EL12 will operate for LED bulbs if you elect to employ them.

 

I always use a dab of dielectric grease on the blades. Just enough to coat the blades before you insert the flasher. I always use a dab of dielectric grease whenever I have electrical components on motorized vehicles which come into contact w/ each other.

 

I recall from your other thread you had an issue getting it out. Glad you succeeded. Anything nearly 50 yrs old sitting in the same blade container is bound to present a battle.

 

Sure, electrical grease will help the person who replaces the flasher 40 years from now.

 

LOL LOL

You are correct about that, Ken. More so, whenever I have the chance to apply dielectric grease I always ensure I use it on any bulbs & sockets - as it will certainly reduce the timely effects of moisture leading to corrosion.

 

Yes when I tried taking it out, one of the prongs was stuck inside Rusted like crazy, with a small needle nose and a little help it came out.

Thank you very much for all the HELP I Thank you again..

P.S. hopefully the Flasher will work now....