RCM3 Replacement Flasher; rotator motor question

[CDV777-1]

Did you unwrap the tape around the coil to see if the leads are connected to the copper coil wires?

[Mitch]

I'll quote Eric from another thread where he pointed out a nearly identical looking flasher still made by the original company (Signatrol).

https://airraidsirens.com/forums/viewto ... =2&t=13073


Flasher: http://www.showmensupplies.com/pdshop/s ... itemid=824


I'd like to know how close of an OEM replacement this actually is. Is it a bolt off/bolt in piece or are the screw holes and wiring terminals slightly off?

[Thunderboltlover]

Eric,

I took the tape off and the wires appeared to be connected. All of the paper insulation completely disintegrated when I removed the tape.

It's not really that important to me to have a truly "original" RCM3, so I'm going to build my own with a solid-state flasher. I found one on eBay that I like. I'm hoping to rebuild the RCM3 in about 1/3 the space it currently occupies, because I don't feel like purchasing a large NEMA cabinet when I can rebuild it in less space and buy a smaller one.

Andrew