Re: IML: 1960 gauge question

["Rob van der Es" <r.vdes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Thanks a lot Paul!

I found out that NAPA sells this part under item number IR-9.

So I will go for this one.

Btw, be standby for some pictures of my Imperial later today :)

Best wishes,

Robert


Op Wo, 10 mei, 2006 3:02 am, schreef randalpark@xxxxxxx:
> It has been many years since I purchased one, but I used to buy the
> external voltage limiters at the local Chrysler Dealer. I think someone
> posted something about a similar part being available through NAPA. I
> hope that is helpful.
>
> Paul W.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Rob van der Es <r.vdes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Sent: Tue, 9 May 2006 23:05:57 +0200 (CEST)
> 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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