Re: IML: Auto-pilot cables

[David Dimitriou <macedonxx@xxxxxxxxx>]

I have a 62 and the autopilot came from a 61. Someone from IML has a set of cables they will sell to me. I should be just about set. For some reason though the number dial from my switch was missing. Anybody?? Thanks.

I found power steering hoses online and it says the with and without auto-pilot are different. Sound right?

Thanks again for the technical support.

Dave
1962 Imperial Crown 4 Door (x2)

randalpark@xxxxxxx wrote:
>  If the Auto Pilot Unit is truly one that came from a '62 Imperial, you 
> shouldn't have any trouble. One cable goes from the speedometer to the 
> unit under the hood, while another one goes from the unit down to the 
> transmission. The lengths are not critical as long as they will reach 
> where they need to go. I prefer to have the one to the speedometer a 
> little long so that I can pull
>  the instrument cluster without reaching 
> up to undo the cable first. I could be wrong, but my recollection is 
> that the ends are all the same, except where the end goes into the 
> transmission. You might even be able to make up your own cables from 
> those red HELP kits, IF you have the housings.
>
> The control cable fastens to the knob in the dash. I think the knob 
>  from '61 through '63 is the same. The others will be different in style 
> and the way they work. '64 on has a plastic gear that can easily become 
> stripped. There is also a special bracket and linkage that connects to 
> the throttle. At some point several things changed so you really should 
> be getting parts from another car that is the same year as yours.
>
> Keep in mind that both Ford and G.M. used the exact same appearing unit 
> for a time, but with at least different size cable fittings and and 
> mountings and possibly other things as well. You also should study the
>  
> FSM for your car as I think it may show the year specific installation 
> particulars. If it doesn't, then you should get pictures from someone 
> who has the same year as you with a factory installation.
>
> I have a '60 LeBaron, '62 LeBaron, and '63 Crown all with factory Auto 
> Pilot. I think have noticed subtle differences in all three years 
> whether it be the mounting position, differences in the throttle 
> linkage, or the unit itself. The brake booster changed drastically in 
> 1962 altering Auto Pilot related mounting and linkage. It wouldn't be 
> convenient, but I may be willing to take digital pictures and e-mail 
> them to you if you can't find another way.
>
> Paul W.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: luke@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Sent: Thu, 8 Feb 2007 1:51 PM
> Subject: Re: IML: Auto-pilot cables
>
> Yes that's right. I went through the same process but had to have my 
> old speedo cable
>  shortened and another lengthened by a local cable guy 
> who salvaged the factory ends of two cables to make up new cables for 
> me. I can give you the lengths if you end up going down this track?
> I think the originals are hard to find? Any other ideas on this one?
>
> Luke
>
> On 9/02/2007, at 1:35 AM, David Dimitriou wrote:
>
> > I found an auto-pilot for my 62 but it came only with the control > 
> cable. How are the two other cables set up? Do the cables go from > 
> tranny to auto-pilot to spedo? And yes I am looking for the cables > if 
> anybody has them for sale. Thanks.
> >
> > Dave
> > 1962 Imperial Crown 4 Door (x2)
>
> Luke Nola
> www.televisionspaceman.tv
>
>
>
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