Re: IML: Stupid mistake NOW voltage limiter question

[randalpark@xxxxxxx]

My experience on the voltage limiter has been solely on the 1960 through 1963 models. I am not aware of the need for it in others being as great as in this group of Imperials. On 1960 through 1963, it is SUPER easy, and must be done to have working gauges.

 

The limiter is attached to the back of the cluster. The attachment point acts as a ground. The power input is connected to it, instead of the gauge with the limiter in it, the output is routed to the first gauge with a jumper from the new limiter, and then to the remaining gauges with the existing wiring.

 

I suspect that it is similar to install in other years, but the other years may have an external limiter to start with that is replaceable. I just don't know. I haven't had reason to do it. Outside of 1960 through 1963, the gauges in my Imperials have worked fine and not changed their function in any way over time or with mileage. 1960 through 1963 have ALL required replacement of the limiter. This is a chronic problem for those cars. The problem has ceased to exist in the 1960-63 models that I have installed the external limiter.

 

There is extensive discussion about this in the OIC site. 

 

Paul W.

 

-----Original Message-----
From: mann340s@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
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Sent: Thu, 10 Aug 2006 6:49 AM
Subject: IML: Stupid mistake NOW voltage limiter question

Paul,

 

You mentioned the external voltage limiter in your reply.  I have made simple electronic limiters for some of my 67 A-bodies, but haven't replaced/rerouted to bypass a faulty internal limiter.  Is this discussed somewhere in our website, or is it simple enough to describe again in email?  I'll need to do this to at least three cars if I ever get that far.

 

Thanks,

 

Michael

65 Crown (two, neither salvageable)

67 Crown Coupe project

68 Crown

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