Re: IML: Panelescent pt. 2

[randalpark@xxxxxxx]

I will add that the factory regulator ALWAYS GETS STUCK. Replace it 
with the external add on now and save yourself a lot of grief. If the 
gauges have already "pegged" for en extended period, they may also need 
work or at least recalabration.

Paul W.

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From: R.vdes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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Sent: Wed, 14 Feb 2007 1:10 AM
Subject: Re: IML: Panelescent pt. 2

Yes Jim,

There is a mechanical voltage regulator in the temp gauge. Sometimes it 
gets stuck, resulting in a high voltage (12v instead of 5.7 V) that 
will barbecue all your gauges :)

I have replaced my regulator for a solid state (electronic) one, and 
the results are great. But that again will aks some electronic skills 
from you.

I think you would be happy and safe when you buy yourself an electronic 
replacement voltage regulator at NAPA.

Just tell them what you are looking for and they will give you the 
right part.
I think you might even find it in their online catalog.

Good luck,

Robert
1960 Crown 4 door HT
----- Original Message -----
From: JIM LORENZEN
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Sent: Wednesday, February 14, 2007 8:18 AM
Subject: IML: Panelescent pt. 2


Hi again,

I should have done this before I did my previous posting but I did look 
on our website and found the price list for JC Auto which quotes $75 
for a rebuilt power pack w/exchange. That was all I could find as far 
as prices and that doesn't sound "outrageous".  Any thoughts on this 
would be appreciated.
Working on this car again after all these years has been quite a trip 
down memory lane.  One memory that popped up this evening was that 
occasionally all the gauges except the Amp gauge would occasionally 
slowly peg then return to normal.  When it did it one time, I smelled 
smoke and I took it to the local Imp dealer (this is about 72 or 73) 
and they replaced one of the gauges; which one I don't remember.  This 
didn't fix the problem but it happened rarely and there was never the 
"smoke" problem AND all the gauges functioned normally when their 
little "fit" was over.  Any thoughts on what is causing this?  I know 
there is supposed to be some kind of voltage limiter attached to one of 
the gauges, but that's the extent of my knowledge.

Thanks in advance -

Jim L. in OR

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