list, i have just placed my 69 in the classified section. it's time to move
to another project. car has a lot of new parts, strong 440 and rebuilt
trans, calipers.
mo jo
-----Original Message-----
From: jdporter@xxxxxxxxxxx <jdporter@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thursday, April 11, 2002 5:43 PM
Subject: Re: IML: atc servo problem
>list, i'm still needing a part for my #1 '69 atc unit, known as a
>"transducer" which is located in the servo power unit. i thought i had one
>coming but haven't heard from the guy for quite a while so i guess that one
>is down the tubes. this car will be for sale as soon as i get around to
>putting it on the sell list. many new/rebuilt parts: transmission, front
>calipers, carb, tires, top, etc. this has been a fun project and i have
>learned a bunch from this car (especially the sequential tail lamps !) . i
>will then be able to turn my attention to my #2 '69 "green weinie"! contact
>direct.
>
> mo jo
>-----Original Message-----
>From: jdporter@xxxxxxxxxxx <jdporter@xxxxxxxxxxx>
>To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>Date: Wednesday, November 07, 2001 12:14 AM
>Subject: IML: atc servo problem
>
>
>> i may need a little help from the list. i have discovered a problem
in
>>the servo power unit of the atc in my #1 69. to be more specific, i'm
>>needing a device from inside the power unit called a transducer. it is
>about
>>2 inches square with three electrical terminals and three vacuum ports. it
>>functions as a vacuum switch using two electrical signals to switch from
>one
>>port to the other. mine has one of the two solenoid windings open so it
can
>>only switch one way. so......does anyone have a spare or salvage unit i
can
>>get the transducer from ? please reply privately.
>> mo jo 2x69
>>-----Original Message-----
>>From: jdporter@xxxxxxxxxxx <jdporter@xxxxxxxxxxx>
>>To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>Date: Sunday, November 04, 2001 10:42 AM
>>Subject: Re: IML: atc servo repro
>>
>>
>>>i don't know abt anyone else here, but i would be interested in the
>contact
>>>information for the tennessee co. of the atc servo replacements dave.
>>> mo jo 2x69's
>>> no substitute for cubic inches
>>>-----Original Message-----
>>>From: Dave Duricy <desoto@xxxxxxx>
>>>To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>>Date: Saturday, November 03, 2001 2:57 PM
>>>Subject: Re: IML: Dual AC unit for 73 Imp
>>>
>>>
>>>>At 11:30 AM 11/3/01 -0800, you wrote:
>>>>>When I purchased my 73, it came with a dual ac unit
>>>>>that the owner had pulled out of a junk yard car. Are
>>>>>these units pretty rare? Was it a popular option? I
>>>>>Is there a way that the temp could
>>>>>stick so that even when I set it at 85 it still blows
>>>>>65? I later got it working by fiddling with the dial.
>>>>
>>>>Chad,
>>>>
>>>>Oh, yeah, there is a way it can stick!
>>>>
>>>>Inside the AutoTemp servo (mounted on your passenger-side fender) is a
>>>>small universe whose axis is an electric motor and gear set.
>>>>
>>>>The motor and gear set propel three rotating systems within the servo:
>>>>
>>>>1) The hot water valve at the bottom of the unit.
>>>>2) The vacuum valve/gate/switch in the top.
>>>>3) The electric switch sweep arm also at the top.
>>>>
>>>>All three work simultaneously to set the blower speed, water flow, and
>>>>air-door position that together create your interior temperature.
>>>>
>>>>Normally this arrangement works very well. However, it can stick -
>usually
>>>>for three reasons:
>>>>
>>>>1) The hot water valve becomes stuck within its housing due to lack of
>use
>>>>or dirty coolant.
>>>>2) The plastic housing of the AutoTemp servo has cracked allowing
coolant
>>>>to contaminate the electric motor and gear set. This results in rust or
>>>>sticky goo that jams the rotating action.
>>>>3) The metal contact has fallen off the end of the electric switch sweep
>>>>arm and jammed the arm halting the rotating action.
>>>>
>>>>Reason 1 is the most common cause for AutoTemp sticking. Since your
>system
>>>>recovered after you fiddled with it, this is probably your reason.
>>>>
>>>>To prevent this type of stickage make sure that your coolant is clean
>then
>>>>run your AutoTemp system for several minutes on Hi-Def. Hi-Def causes
the
>>>>water valve to open to its widest position thus wetting the valve and
>>>>running the motor, gear set, and vacuum gate through their widest range
>of
>>>>motion.
>>>>
>>>>It helps to know that you can hear a healthy AutoTemp servo working.
>>Listen
>>>>carefully to the unit just after hitting Hi-Def. You should hear a
steady
>>>>whirring sound with a metallic tone. The servo can also be heard
>>>>immediately after turning of the car and the AutoTemp. The system will
>>whir
>>>>while it parks.
>>>>
>>>>If the sound stops and starts or is absent, well. . .
>>>>
>>>>If you drive your Imperial every day, I recommend replacing the original
>>>>AutoTemp servo with the aluminum bodied reproduction made in Tennessee.
>>>>It's expensive, but worth every penny.
>>>>
>>>>As for the dual air-conditioning, my 1971 Imperial, which is now owned
by
>>>>Elijah Scott, has/had the dual air. It was great! Maybe Elijah could
>>>>photograph the system to show you how yours could be installed?
>>>>
>>>>Good Luck!
>>>>Dave Duricy
>>>>The Imperialist
>>>>w3.one.net/~desoto
>>>>DeSotoland
>>>>desotoland.com
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
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