Re: IML: 1962 Imperial LeBaron-Need advice on problems

[Luke Nola <luke@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I've rebuilt one of these pumps. The biggest drama is having it degassed and regassed after installation. The bearings and other parts are easy enough to track down. However I did have to make my own new head gaskets for the pump. Other Imperialists might have an idea where to buy repros though?

It does mean you'll be off the road for a  few days while the pumps out of the engine bay.

cheers

Luke

On 7/07/2006, at 6:05 PM, Isenhour wrote:

Okay first time posting since I just joined having acquired a very nice ’62 LeBaron in Oyster White/Coco leather the other day.

Here’s my 1^st  problem:  Engine runs great, idols fine after it’s warmed up a bit but when you put in DRIVE it starts to shake, rattle and shimmy like something is loose.  It’s not the motor supports.  When you get the car going down the road it does fine.

No differential noises and rides smooth and transmission shifts smoothly.  It’s only when I come to a stop that it shakes so bad, almost to the point of cutting off it’s so bad of a shake.  Any ideas on where to start looking for the problem?

 

2^nd problem:  Air conditioning is working and blows cool air.  But when you engage it you see and hear the clutch running like it’s loose or out of balance. Makes a lot of noise like a bearing problem.  Is this an easy fix?  Or am I looking at new clutch/bearings or hole new unit?

 

Tom Isenhour, Salisbury, NC

New/Old Imperial owner