Indicators on a morris with trafficators!

[GABRIEAL GRUB]

Hi all, just got a morris minor 1955 split screen with trafficators but no indicators. I would like to know the best way to install rear indicators which work when I use the trafficators..... is this possible? if so how and what would I need to do this?

Many regards Gabrieal

[DAVIDMCCULLOUGH]

Hi, you can fit indicators and still have the trafficators work without flashing. You need to put a flasher unit on each side of the circuit so that it by passes the trafficator. There is a wiring diagram on the messageboard somewhere. Basically add your rear lights on, a bracket hung below the bumper I think is the neatest way and you can use a stop tail type bulb holder from a traveller in the front sidelight and still retain the original lens if you want. I have this done on my traveller.

[GABRIEAL GRUB]

Thank you david. The flasher unit I use, should it be from a later morris?

Gab

[mike.perry]

See http://seriesmm.mmoc.org.uk Tech Info, Trafficator and Indicator Wiring Diagram

[DAVIDMCCULLOUGH]

I used the same as a minor 1000 flasher with traveller rear type of bulb holders and lens. I stuck to the lucas stuff as I had previously tried on the lowlight some motorbike repeaters that I bought from ebay with more modern flasher units but found the bulbs kept blowing.

If you want to retain the front sidelight use this type that has the longer body so the bulb sits a little further in

http://morrisminorspares.co.uk/shop/pro ... 2c226aa254

[mike.perry]

You will need 2 x 42W two pin flashers. Tape them together behind the dash

[SUE482]

This is where I put mine, one is over 40 years old and the other is new, easy to get to if necessary
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[GABRIEAL GRUB]

Thanks v much guys..... all most helpful for someone who's just starting down the Morris road.

Regards David

[David W.]

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Direction of the diodes will vary with pos or neg earth.

[MarkyB]

Direction of the diodes will vary with pos or neg earth

Which earth is the diagram for?

[David W.]

I'm not sure, I don't understand that sort of thing. I just did a bench check before installation. even then, I had to swap them after installation.
David

[IslipMinor]

Gabrieal,

In your original post you ask about fitting rear flashing indicators? The flasher units each need to have the load of 2 x 21w bulbs, so you will need to fit front flashers as well (or at least wire in a second bulb for each side and hide it somewhere).

[GABRIEAL GRUB]

Thanks Richard, will do.....