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 cablesYes 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)
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