Turn Signal Cam (1988 and other years)

[HammerDown]

Ugh...with a 31 year old Truck something is ALWAYS breaking!

Second time in 4 years my Turn Signal Cam busted...turn signal arm doesn't lock in up-down position.

Anyhow, last time I got the Turn Signal CAM from RockAuto part # SM16 ($7,22 + shipping) has anyone else had better luck with this part from another retailer?

https://www.rockauto.com/en/partsearch/?partnum=SM16

 

[Thewespaul]

You may have better luck going to the junkyard and finding an original ford cam, instead of the Chinese reproduction that’s all that’s available

 

[HammerDown]

You may have better luck going to the junkyard and finding an original ford cam, instead of the Chinese reproduction that’s all that’s available

My local Junkyards don't stock 30 year old vehicles anymore.
My father has a 1990 F250 4x4 gasser sitting out back rotting away...but my way of thinking is; 30 year old plastic is still 30 years old, if you get my meaning.

 

[Thewespaul]

Yep, maybe give your local stealership a call and see if they have one floating around?

 

[HammerDown]

Yep, maybe give your local stealership a call and see if they have one floating around?

Well over a decade ago (more like 20 years) Ford did carry the entire assembly, the wire snake that went down the steering column...but Ford never sold just the Cam that breaks, and why companies like Dorman etc started making them.
I think way back then I spent close to $100 just because of the busted Turn Signal Cam.