1954 imperial bad wiring
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1954 imperial bad wiring



Cliff;
  It looks as though we have the same good taste in cars. Regarding your problem, as a temporary measure, I would replace the wires from the cowl foward and splice them into the existing wiring under the dash.  I would recommend handling replacing each strip at a time and try to match the existing colour codes so you can folow the diagram later on. The wire in these cars was of good quality when it was new, heat in the engine compartment is what breaks the insulation down, even modern vinyl covered wire will start to go bad under these conditions. Most of the wire from the cowl back, provide the rats didn't get at it, should be in better shape, though the power window cables in the doors are usually toast from bending too much.
Best Regards
Arran Foster
1954 Imperial Newport
Needing A Left Side Tailight Bezel and other trim parts.
 
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2004 4:34 AM
Subject: IML: 1954 imperial bad wiring

Look under the hood of my 1954 imperial and the wiring will scare you. Much of the insulation is brittle and coming off. Everything was still working until recently. Now my headlights only come on occasionally when the switch is first pulled out and then they go off. Dash lights will not work either. Does this sound like switch or wiring problem? Also is a wiring harness available for this car or would I have to make one up?Any tips appreciated
Thanks
Cliff


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