Re: IML:1960 Oil Pressure

[RandalPark@xxxxxxx]

Is your Oil Pressure Gauge the only one that reads high? The Fuel, Temperature, and Oil Pressure are all connected to a voltage limiter that can sometimes stick, causing the gauges to peg, eventually burning them out. 

The Oil Pressure should read high when cold, and lower when warm, depending on engine speed. Mine reads in the middle when warm and cruising. Too low, or too high are not good. Too low usually means worn bearings or failing pump. Too high usually means stuck relief valve.

If you have a doubt about it, you can have it checked by inserting a temporary gauge in the line under the hood to test.

Paul W.

In an email dated 14/10/2005 10:14:02 pm GMT Daylight time, "stephen dilley" <stephendilley@xxxxxxx> writes:

>ummmmm, some idiot put a screw in situ to stop the lever springing 
>back-works mind!.... also as for not liked --- who give a hoot!!! these 
>wonderfull creations are likened to something the jetsons would float around 
>in, and i love all (nearly)50ts/60ts motors xxx and come on who i thier 
>right mind would install a rectangle steering wheel that you grip like your 
>flying a plane??? but hey... WILD !!!!!! P.S. Q:- ) ?Can rear light lens be 
>sought? also all glass (blue tint) had nr disaster with my 60 crown... phew! 
>lucky escape, thought id move her as leaves were coming through the car port 
>and messing her up... next day 2 beams from the car port were on the 
>floor!!!! would av lost front screen and had a dent in the roof! Q:-2- what 
>reading should be on the oil preesure gauge as mine reads max?high always 
>when running???
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>best wishes, steve.
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>>From: RandalPark@xxxxxxx
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>>Subject: Re: IML: ?Was Chrysler and the Feds/now turn signalsl
>>Date: Thu, 13 Oct 2005 20:39:41 -0400
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>>In '61 the Imperial once again had a regular turn signal lever. This lever 
>>was used also in '62 & '63. It is somewhat flimsy, and is often broken off, 
>>usually due to being bashed by a knee upon entering the vehicle. Tell your 
>>mechanics to BE CAREFUL!
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>>The dash mounted signal activator was not universally liked, and often drew 
>>crticism in road test reports. I believe that this began in 1957, with a 
>>rocker switch below the transmission push buttons, and continued in various 
>>forms through 1960.
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>>Paul W.
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>>In an email dated 13/10/2005 10:58:49 pm GMT Daylight time, "imperialman" 
>><imperialman@xxxxxxxxxxxx> writes:
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>> >Speaking of less than mainstream controls was 1960 the last year for the 
>>dash mounted turn signal lever?
>> >And was this a Chrysler /Imperial exclusive feature?
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>> >Clay Smith
>> > 60 Custom (dash mounted control still works great)
>> > 67 Crown Coupe( I have to hold the stalk up when turning right)
>> >
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