C1 turn signals

[Bud Landacre]

Thanks to those of you who responded to my question regarding premature centering (canceling) of the turn signals on my 62. I resolved the problem by using the wire spring (the one that holds the arms in position against the pins) from my old assembly. The spring that came with the CC repro unit has a slightly thicker cross section than the original but did not retain its spring qualities when bent and therefore allowed the centering spring to over ride its positioning force.

As to the turn signal housing slipping on the steering column, I found the wedge to be worn. I used a shim made from a business card between the housing and the wedge to take up the slack. I also intalled a nylon washer on the wedge screw. this reduced the friction between the screw head and the housing enough to allow me to get a little more torque on the screw. FIXED.

Thanks
Bud Landacre

[Ed Jennings]

Re: C1 turn signals

Glad to hear the problem is solved. In the future, should the business card prove to not be a permanebt fix, some have reported that the wedge can be ground slightly on the end, allowing it to make full contact with the column.