Re: IML: '56 Owner's Request/ Interested Parties/A/C Specific Throttle Linkage

[randalpark@xxxxxxx]

I am interested in knowing what you have got. Don't think I can help with your questions other than to say that 1956 Imperials are 12 volt, so if this linkage came off a '56, then it would be 12 volt. If it came off '55 it would be 6 volt.

 

I have looked at many '56 Imperials with factory air, and never noticed a difference in the throttle linkage from the non-factory air cars. Throttle kickers to compensate for a/c draw were not common until the middle 1970's. All of my '60s Imperials (except the '63 Crown) have factory air, and none have anything to increase idle speed when the a/c is on. Most owner's manuals from the period recommend turning off the a/c in traffic to prevent overheating, and only running it out on the open road. There wouldn't have been a need for these parts under that scenario.

 

Paul W.

 

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From: YBSHORE@xxxxxxx
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Sent: Wed, 13 Dec 2006 7:04 AM
Subject: IML: '56 Owner's Request/ Interested Parties

Fellow '56 Imperialist's,

 

    I have finally been able to track down (thanks Bob H.) the factory linkage for the a/c throttle ( as mine is a factory authorized dealer installation from the showroom in the day and the dealer then evidently felt is was an unnecessary add-on, and I must say it may not be 'worth the trouble' for the amount of times I actually use it here in the Northeast, but there is a serious idle draw down while standing at any time with it on ) and I was wondering two things:

 

    1) Can anyone with this factory set-up email me a picture of this?  Especially noting the electrical connection to the 'kicker' and how it ties in?

 

    2)  Bob was unsure if this 'kicker' is 6V or 12V, and without compromising the unit and to prove that it works, is there a way to test it out?

 

Respectfully Merry to All,

 

Jack

 

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