If the fuel, temperature, and oil pressure gauges don't work it is probably
because the internal voltage regulator has seized. It usually seizes in the
"full power" position frying the gauges in the process. If one or two these
gauges work, and one or two of them don't, then the problem is most likely a
sending unit problem. The clusters can be repaired (JC Auto) but it is
expensive. Add on voltage regulators are available and can be used to bypass
the original, but if the gauges were fried, they will not read accurately if at
all. This is a common problem for 60-63 Imperials. The amp meter is separate
and may work when everything else doesn't.
Paul
In a message dated 2/28/2004 5:46:33 PM Eastern Standard Time,
reke1@xxxxxxxxxx writes:
> Hello Fellow Imperialists,
> I own a 1960 crown 4dr hrdtp, with a strange paint job. I know there were no
>opptions on paint(that I'm aware of)for 60.
> My Imp is black, but the roof canopy is or has been painted with a textured,
>flat paint that looks like a leather or vinyl top.
> The inserts above the doors are the shiny black enamel. This paint has been
>applied professionally, because you can see the straight finish lines around
>the rear window. Has anyone seen anything like this or know of any special
>applications that might have been done sometime in the past 44 years? Also
> any secrets on getting the fuel gauge or temp gauge working?
> Just started to tackle that!
> Thanks,
> Rob
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