It may be built into the fuel gauge on the '60, I don't remember. On '61, '62,
and '63 Imperials it is built into the temperature gauge.
Paul
In a message dated 2/28/2004 11:46:29 PM Eastern Standard Time,
rls9151@xxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:
>
>
> Sorry, my mistake. On Chrysler models it is mounted externally on the back
> of the instrument cluster printed circuit board. But, on the Imperial models
> it is contained inside the fuel gauge. In both applications the voltage
> limiter is connected in parallel to provide the same regulated voltage to
> all gauges except the ampere gauge.
>
> Have an Imperial day,
> Russell Sullivan
> 1966 Crown Coupe 2 dr ht
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <RandalPark@xxxxxxx>
> To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Saturday, February 28, 2004 8:15 PM
> Subject: Re: IML: 1960 Imperial Paint Job
>
>
> > That is correct, there is a voltage limiter, but it is not "attached" to
> the back of the panel. It is built into one of the gauges. In '60
> Imperial's, when it cooks, that is it. It means replacing the gauges or
> having them repaired. JC Auto is the only place that I know of that can fix
> them correctly. It is possible to repair then yourself, but they probably
> will not be accurate.
> >
> > Check www.jcauto.com
> >
> > Paul
> >
> > In a message dated 2/28/2004 7:16:08 PM Eastern Standard Time,
> rls9151@xxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:
> >
> > > Hello Rob,
> > > Back about 30 years ago there was a paint that you could put on the
> roof that simulated a vinyl roof. There was even a tape that could be
> applied to simulate the seams in the vinyl. If applied correctly, it would
> look very good but did not last very well. It soulds like that might be what
> you have sprayed over the original paint.
> > > As to the gauges, there is a small unit plugged in the back of the
> instrument panel that lowers the voltage for the gauges. It sounds like that
> may be burned out. It is (or used to be) called a voltage limiter.
> > >
> > > Have an Imperial day,
> > > Russell Sullivan
> > > 1966 Crown Coupe 2 dr ht
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: Robert Eller
> > > To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > > Sent: Saturday, February 28, 2004 5:46 PM
> > > Subject: IML: 1960 Imperial Paint Job
> > >
> > >
> > > Hello Fellow Imperialists,
> > > I own a 1960 crown 4dr hrdtp, with a strange paint job. I know there
> were no opptions on paint(that I'm aware of)for 60.
> > > My Imp is black, but the roof canopy is or has been painted with a
> textured, flat paint that looks like a leather or vinyl top.
> > > The inserts above the doors are the shiny black enamel. This paint has
> been applied professionally, because you can see the straight finish lines
> around the rear window. Has anyone seen anything like this or know of any
> special applications that might have been done sometime in the past 44
> years? Also
> > > any secrets on getting the fuel gauge or temp gauge working?
> > > Just started to tackle that!
> > > Thanks,
> > > Rob
> >
> >
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