1970 odd ball part

[Ronald R.]

The emergency flasher has resistor sliped over the tabs on the flasher, it has
Z8 172
.47 MFD
100 volt DV
and CDE

anyone know if they available? My flasher works but very slow thanks RDR

[Jim L.]

Re: 1970 odd ball part

That's a capacitor, not a resistor. It's likely there to suppress electrical noise which would be heard in the radio.

Jim

[Dan D.]

Re: 1970 odd ball part

That's a radio suppression capacitor Ron. It prevents a clicking noise in the radio on AM when the flasher flashes. 0.47 micro farads @ 100VDC. CDE is the manufacturer - Cornell Dubblier(sp). The Z8 number is most likely the manufacturers part number.

That is a common value - can be purchased anywhere, but probably not NCRS correct. Anyhow, that capacitor is probably okay and is not your problem. Most - but not all current DVMs on the market will test capacitors. Have you tried a new flasher? Do you have higher current bulbs in your parking and tail lights?

-Dan-

[Ronald R.]

Re: 1970 odd ball part

I found a NOS flasher that should fix my problem. thanks for the help!!! Ronnie

[Ronald R.]

Re: 1970 odd ball part

This car is a ZR1 radio delete but i suppose the capacitor was installed on all cars. thanks Ronnie

[Terry M.]

Re: 1970 odd ball part

This car is a ZR1 radio delete but i suppose the capacitor was installed on all cars. thanks Ronnie

We have seen that situation repeatedly. Also they most all seem to have the capicator on the brake lights and the engine coil -- in spite of what the AIM shows.

[Edward J.]

Re: 1970 odd ball part

Ron, do you have the correct bulbs installed I believe 1034 is correct if your using 1157 that will effect flashing rate. Original flasher for directional I think 224 stamped on flasher somewhere.

[Ronald R.]

Re: 1970 odd ball part

I will check, thanks RDR