Blinking side marker lights

["Toby Peterson" <tobyp@xxxx>]

Martin / Jan / other electrical geniuses - I just did the 
modification to Winged1 to cause the side markers to blink with the 
turn signals and emergency flashers, but I am experiencing an 
unusual problem with my car. The right hand side appears to be 
functioning flawlessly under all conditions. However, on the left 
side, I experience a very slow and erratic blink when the lights are 
on, and the car is off (but the key is in "on" position). When I 
start the engine, the system voltage goes up to 14.4 volts, and I 
get a fast blink on the left side, but all bulbs are good. When I 
load up the system at idle with lights, fans, etc., the left blink 
goes to very slow, and sometimes stops. I suspected a weak flasher 
relay, so I picked up a generic heavy duty flasher at NAPA. The 
fuses for turn signals and emergency flashers immmediately blew with 
the new relay. I'm guessing that the Lucas relay behaves 
differently than the generic parts in terms of "parking at ground, 
etc." Is there a heavy duty relay that works like the OEM Lucas 
(only better), or do I simply need a fresh standard duty relay? Any 
other ideas spring to mind? BTW - I did all four markers, and I 
like it alot. Please advise at your earliest convenience. Thanks!

Toby Peterson VIN 2248
Winged1 - "flashier than ever"