The turn signal lever and horn ring for that car '61 through '63 are very rare. They were easily broken, and most were 30 years ago. The lever and horn ring are delicate and have to be handled with care. If you find a good switch, which shouldn't be that difficult, you can improvise something to work for a lever & horn ring until you come across what you need.
I used the handle of an old tooth brush in my '62 as a turn signal lever for the first 10 years I had the car. It was durable, easy to use, and I didn't worry about it. When I found a NOS lever, I was thrilled and immediately installed it in the car. Now I am terrified it will become broken if someone entering the driver's compartment bangs it with their knee. I must say, sometimes I really miss that old tooth brush handle. I should have left the NOS turn signal lever warpped up and sitting in the glove box. The horn ring story is just as wierd, but I'll save it for now.
Bottom line, check with Imperial heaven. They may have everything you need, and they are good folks.
Paul W. -----Original Message----- From: a1web@xxxxxxxxxxxxx To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Sat, 3 Feb 2007 10:58 PM Subject: Re: IML: 1961 imperial no brake lights now no brakes maybe I am stupid but when you say turn signal switch do you mean the mechanics of the lever that you push and pull to activate the signal. because the orginal broke many years ago when the horn broke all ofthese plugged into a electronic device that had six wires going to it. that
to broke but after many years looking with never any luck I repaired the device so that my head lights and tail lights would work . alsobackup lights. I put in a turn signal lever that returned to center after each use from a old ford . so when you save switch I dont know what to do
. The one I fixed I had to put springs in it from a bic pen . If Icould get a new switch i would it so happens there not available on this
planet as far as I can find, the brakes will work if I just disconnect the vacume line going to that air bellow thing so i dont uinerstand whyyou think it has anything to do with the master cylinder. My car is a 15
year project that now it appears though it looks finished ,is not drivable not really. I promiced my friend who owned it as he wasdieing that I would restore the car. Now my health is failing its to bad
I almost got there.hot rod <michiganhotrod1@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: Try looking at Master Tech bulletin #161 on the IML site, lots of information on some of the issues you have.
MarkJames L BURTON <brnxbmbr@xxxxxxx> wrote: Hi Mark, I'm Jim I had a similar sitiuation, with my 60, imperial twenty years ago or so. First of all sucking noise, is that an issue ? Or you might be passing fluid in your master, after a long time that piston in there starts to ovalate the cylinder wall of the master. then itll suck that peddal down if you have a good vacume. Brakes have ALWAYS BEEN A PROBLEM with imps in 59 -61. I just 3 day ago put a front end conversion with corvette master cyl and a Ford super duty roters calipers. I can stop on a dime now with NO STRESS ! your turn signal switch sounds to me worn out mabey a wire, but that little ball looking thing in the center of the switch has worn down a little that will make it so it won"t stay put to do a signal. Maby a replacement is needed there. Good luck
----- Original Message ----- From: Mark Battesby To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Friday, February 02, 2007 11:34 PM Subject: Re: IML: 1961 imperial no brake lights now no brakesthanks everyone for all your advice still no luck. In the back one bulb does blinkers, lights,and brake lights . the car does have back up lights also . The car has a wierd brake system. Theres like a bellow looking thing that assist the brakes with air. Today when i stepped on the brakes they went to the floor and wouldnt come back. I disconnected the vacume line going to the bellow air thing , no change . So I carefully took it all apart. There was a spring that had bent in two I put in a new one. Now as soon as I start the car the bellow sucks in pulling the pedel to the floor locking the brakes .. Ive taken it apart several times and I can see anything that is wrong with it any clues ?
john sadowski <jsadowski@xxxxxxx> wrote: Mitchell's had a 1960 Imperial NOS 4 way flasher kit on eBay a while back. Someone on here bought it & paid quite a hefty price as I recall.
John ----- Original Message ----- From: Dick Benjamin To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Friday, February 02, 2007 9:15 PM Subject: Re: IML: 1961 imperial no brake lightsThe first year for mandatory 4 - way flashers was 1966, as far as I can recall. (Backup lights, too.)
If Imperial had them in 1960, even as an option, I'm astonished! I learn something new every day, here! Dick Benjamin ----- Original Message ----- From: JIM LORENZEN To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Friday, February 02, 2007 6:18 PM Subject: Re: IML: 1961 imperial no brake lightsI don't know for sure about the '61s but 4-way flashers were an option on the 60 Imperial and all other Chrysler products of that year. I believe a 61 Imperial I had once had them as well, but won't bet the ranch on it.
As far as what was where in the wiring, I have no idea. Jim in OR ----- Original Message ----- From: Dick Benjamin To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Friday, February 02, 2007 5:13 PM Subject: Re: IML: 1961 imperial no brake lightsTHAT is decidedly wierd! Has someone modified your car? There should not be another flasher on the car unless someone has retrofitted it with emergency flashers (4-ways).
Regarding the various suggestions involving the parking light sockets etc. - there is no connection between the brake lights and the parking lights - they are on totally different circuits - at least they are SUPPOSED to be!
Electrical circuits can do strange things sometimes, especially when the car is old enough to develop spurious electrical paths that are not designed into the car, due to corrosion etc., so I cannot say for certain that a bad ground on a parking light socket can cause brake lights to fail - but I'd have to see a schematic of THAT circuit to convince me.
Dick ----- Original Message ----- From: Mark Battesby To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Friday, February 02, 2007 11:05 AM Subject: Re: IML: 1961 imperial no brake lightsok Ill try that but you dont think it has anything to do with the flasher cause my blinkers work whether the flasher unit is plugged in or not ?
Dick Benjamin <DickB@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: This situation comes up about 6 times a year on the IML - you can find many discussions in the archive... Most likely, the failure is in your turn signal switch.
If you study the wiring diagram in the FSM, you can see where to probe with your meter or test light to prove this to yourself.
The 12 volts from the brake light switch is routed through the turn signal switch to direct it to the rear light sockets, because the turn signals share the same filaments in the bulbs - the brake light current has to be interrupted by the turn signal switch when you are signalling for a turn at the same time you are stepping on the brakes.
When the turn signal switch becomes worn, it usually starts to interrupt the brake light signal even when you are NOT signalling for a turn.
Sometimes, you can make the problem go away (momentarily) by wiggling the turn signal switch. Have someone stand behind the car (or back up to a wall where you can see the red glow) and wiggle the TS switch while you press on the brake pedal - you may be able to find a position of the handle where the brake lights work - if this is the case, start searching for a replacement turn signal switch.
Dick Benjamin ----- Original Message ----- From: Mark Battesby To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Friday, February 02, 2007 2:33 AM Subject: IML: 1961 imperial no brake lightsCan someone give me some advise. Got no brake lights. I checked the power going to the switch its good . I put in a new switch its the kind that is in line with the fluid. No brake lights. Now could it be the bulbs cause the blinkers and tail lights work there all in one ? I don't think so There is something weird going on though. When I start the car It starts with tail lights on . Even though the light switch is off. But there not on solid they pulsate. To make this all go away all I have to do is turn the blinkers on and off and the tail light go off . Isn't that strange. Anyone have any advise ?
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