Re: IML: 67 Imperial Voltage Limiter

[Tim Durrer <tdkd99@xxxxxxxxx>]

I am also having problems with the gauges on my 1973
Imperial. The fuse that protects this circuit blows
within 2 minutes of installing another one. 

Years ago when I was in the auto parts business we
used sell a gauge voltage regulator for Chryslers. As
I recall, the Borg Warner part number was R-296 which
is still available. I wonder if this is what might be
wrong with mine?

During the time the fuse is holding the gas gauge does
not work properly and the "check gauges" light is on.

I also notice my alternator gauge is not working. I
always thought the entire electrical system is fed
through the alternator gauge? However, I am getting
14.5 volts at the positive battery terminal when the
engine is running.  I am pretty mechanically inclined
if someone could point me in the right direction.

Has anyone else ever have this problem?

Thanks!

Tim Durrer
1973 Imperial Lebaron


--- Brian Keligian <kbriank@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> I did a lot of investigating to find that voltage
> limiter and it turns out it is part of the gas
> gauge.  Other Chrysler models have a separate
> limiter but the Imperial is different.  There is
> also a fuel sentry relay in the lower part of the
> dash towards the right side that is exclusive to the
> Imperial.  Many vendors sell the same gas tank
> sending unit for all 67 Chryslers including
> Imperial.  This is incorrect and the fuel gauge will
> not work properly with a generic Chrysler tank
> sending unit. If you have any other questions about
> that setup I may be able to help.
> Brian


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