list, i have just placed my 69 in the classified section. it's time to move to another project. car has a lot of new parts, strong 440 and rebuilt trans, calipers. mo jo -----Original Message----- From: jdporter@xxxxxxxxxxx <jdporter@xxxxxxxxxxx> To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Date: Thursday, April 11, 2002 5:43 PM Subject: Re: IML: atc servo problem >list, i'm still needing a part for my #1 '69 atc unit, known as a >"transducer" which is located in the servo power unit. i thought i had one >coming but haven't heard from the guy for quite a while so i guess that one >is down the tubes. this car will be for sale as soon as i get around to >putting it on the sell list. many new/rebuilt parts: transmission, front >calipers, carb, tires, top, etc. this has been a fun project and i have >learned a bunch from this car (especially the sequential tail lamps !) . i >will then be able to turn my attention to my #2 '69 "green weinie"! contact >direct. > > mo jo >-----Original Message----- >From: jdporter@xxxxxxxxxxx <jdporter@xxxxxxxxxxx> >To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> >Date: Wednesday, November 07, 2001 12:14 AM >Subject: IML: atc servo problem > > >> i may need a little help from the list. i have discovered a problem in >>the servo power unit of the atc in my #1 69. to be more specific, i'm >>needing a device from inside the power unit called a transducer. it is >about >>2 inches square with three electrical terminals and three vacuum ports. it >>functions as a vacuum switch using two electrical signals to switch from >one >>port to the other. mine has one of the two solenoid windings open so it can >>only switch one way. so......does anyone have a spare or salvage unit i can >>get the transducer from ? please reply privately. >> mo jo 2x69 >>-----Original Message----- >>From: jdporter@xxxxxxxxxxx <jdporter@xxxxxxxxxxx> >>To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> >>Date: Sunday, November 04, 2001 10:42 AM >>Subject: Re: IML: atc servo repro >> >> >>>i don't know abt anyone else here, but i would be interested in the >contact >>>information for the tennessee co. of the atc servo replacements dave. >>> mo jo 2x69's >>> no substitute for cubic inches >>>-----Original Message----- >>>From: Dave Duricy <desoto@xxxxxxx> >>>To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> >>>Date: Saturday, November 03, 2001 2:57 PM >>>Subject: Re: IML: Dual AC unit for 73 Imp >>> >>> >>>>At 11:30 AM 11/3/01 -0800, you wrote: >>>>>When I purchased my 73, it came with a dual ac unit >>>>>that the owner had pulled out of a junk yard car. Are >>>>>these units pretty rare? Was it a popular option? I >>>>>Is there a way that the temp could >>>>>stick so that even when I set it at 85 it still blows >>>>>65? I later got it working by fiddling with the dial. >>>> >>>>Chad, >>>> >>>>Oh, yeah, there is a way it can stick! >>>> >>>>Inside the AutoTemp servo (mounted on your passenger-side fender) is a >>>>small universe whose axis is an electric motor and gear set. >>>> >>>>The motor and gear set propel three rotating systems within the servo: >>>> >>>>1) The hot water valve at the bottom of the unit. >>>>2) The vacuum valve/gate/switch in the top. >>>>3) The electric switch sweep arm also at the top. >>>> >>>>All three work simultaneously to set the blower speed, water flow, and >>>>air-door position that together create your interior temperature. >>>> >>>>Normally this arrangement works very well. However, it can stick - >usually >>>>for three reasons: >>>> >>>>1) The hot water valve becomes stuck within its housing due to lack of >use >>>>or dirty coolant. >>>>2) The plastic housing of the AutoTemp servo has cracked allowing coolant >>>>to contaminate the electric motor and gear set. This results in rust or >>>>sticky goo that jams the rotating action. >>>>3) The metal contact has fallen off the end of the electric switch sweep >>>>arm and jammed the arm halting the rotating action. >>>> >>>>Reason 1 is the most common cause for AutoTemp sticking. Since your >system >>>>recovered after you fiddled with it, this is probably your reason. >>>> >>>>To prevent this type of stickage make sure that your coolant is clean >then >>>>run your AutoTemp system for several minutes on Hi-Def. Hi-Def causes the >>>>water valve to open to its widest position thus wetting the valve and >>>>running the motor, gear set, and vacuum gate through their widest range >of >>>>motion. >>>> >>>>It helps to know that you can hear a healthy AutoTemp servo working. >>Listen >>>>carefully to the unit just after hitting Hi-Def. You should hear a steady >>>>whirring sound with a metallic tone. The servo can also be heard >>>>immediately after turning of the car and the AutoTemp. The system will >>whir >>>>while it parks. >>>> >>>>If the sound stops and starts or is absent, well. . . >>>> >>>>If you drive your Imperial every day, I recommend replacing the original >>>>AutoTemp servo with the aluminum bodied reproduction made in Tennessee. >>>>It's expensive, but worth every penny. >>>> >>>>As for the dual air-conditioning, my 1971 Imperial, which is now owned by >>>>Elijah Scott, has/had the dual air. It was great! Maybe Elijah could >>>>photograph the system to show you how yours could be installed? >>>> >>>>Good Luck! >>>>Dave Duricy >>>>The Imperialist >>>>w3.one.net/~desoto >>>>DeSotoland >>>>desotoland.com >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>>----------------- http://www.imperialclub.com ----------------- >>>>This message was sent to you by the Imperial Mailing List. Please >>>>reply to mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx and your response will be >>>>shared with everyone. Private messages (and attachments) for the >>>>Administrators should be sent to webmaster@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>>To UN-SUBSCRIBE, go to http://imperialclub.com/unsubscribe.htm >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >>> >>>----------------- http://www.imperialclub.com ----------------- >>>This message was sent to you by the Imperial Mailing List. Please >>>reply to mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx and your response will be >>>shared with everyone. 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