RE: IML: 1960 gauge question

["Dick Benjamin" <dickb@xxxxxxxxx>]

These are in stock at NAPA - it is called an instrument regulator, and I
believe the number is IR-9.

They are cheap.

Dick Benjamin

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[mailto:mailing-list-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Rob van der Es
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Subject: Re: IML: 1960 gauge question

Thanks a lot Paul!

Can I simply use an electronic voltage regulator of 5 V then (you know, a
so called Integrated Circuit like the 7805 ?)
Or is there a official replacement part available?
If so, do you know (or anyone else on the list) a company that sells them?

Thanks,

Robert


Op Di, 9 mei, 2006 4:31 pm, schreef randalpark@xxxxxxx:
> Do not operate your car's ignition until the gauges are either
> disconnected or this is repaired.  You are correct that the voltage
> limiter has failed. Continued use will burn them out. The fix is the same
> for this as the '61 through '63 models. I don't remember which gauge
> contains the limiter, but it will be obvious once you pull the cluster.
> The power input goes to that gauge. The new limiter is added, and
> grounded to the cluster (or someplace else that is convenient) through a
> mounting screw, then just hook up the wires using the new limiter instead
> of the original built in one.
>
> Paul W.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Rob van der Es <r.vdes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Sent: Tue, 9 May 2006 07:25:32 +0200 (CEST)
> Subject: IML: 1960 gauge question
>
>
>
> Hi All,
>
>
> I have a question with regard to the instrument cluster of my 1960
> Imperial Crown.
> All of the sudden my instruments are showing max. values (oil pressure,
> fuel,temperature) so I think my gauge voltage regulator/limiter is
> defective.
>
> Am I right about that? And if so, where is the limiter situated in a 1960
>  Imperial?
> Can I replace it with a modern solid state voltage regulator (like the
> 7805 IC)?
>
>
>
> Anyone out there who can shine a light on it?
>
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
>
> Robert
>
>
>
>
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