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turn signal relay box

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Where is the correct location to mount the turn signal relay box that is included in the 50's turn signal kit?

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I can't say if it's the correct location, but mine is attached to the bracket for the voltage regulator off the driver's side firewall.
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I thought it bolted onto the left side of the glove box. That is where I mounted my flasher unit.
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Like Tim, I mounted mine onto the left side of the glove box.

From TM 9-2320-212-20, page 2-68, paragraph 2-47

Turn signal relay (distribution box).
a. Replacement.
( I ) Place vehicle light switch in OFF position.
(2 ) Open glove compartment and remove the
two hex-head screws, washers, and nuts securing
box to compartment (left side)
(3 ) Remove distribution box from under dash
panel and gently pull toward self as far as harness
will allow.
(4) Remove one wire at a time and install on
replacement box before removing any others.
Continue removing and installing wires to the
correct terminals of replacement box.
(5 ) When all wires are installed, position box
under dash panel on compartment side wall. and
install two hex-head screws, washers, and nuts.
Install ground wire M simultaneously with front
screw.
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Anyone got the wiring diagram for this set up???
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This is the wrong diagram. This is for the solid state system. The thread discussion is for the older system with the distribution box.
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:oops: Thank you for pointing that out, I'll see if another can be located.

Try this, left click on "full screen" then again on the image to view enlarged.
http://news.webshots.com/photo/23207432 ... 7451eirUSS
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The 1963 MWO for the turn signal kits, with the older, non-solid state flasher, shows the "typical" location for the 3/4 tons is on the inner left fender. The text accompanying it states: "Locate distribution relay box 8683529 in the most convenient place in the engine compartment making sure that leads from the directional control will reach the relay box terminals."
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