Re: IML: Auto-pilot cables

[randalpark@xxxxxxx]

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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