That is part of the conversion process. The interface to the dash
electronics is enough different that new dashes were supplied. There should
be a label in the glove box and on the drivers "B" post telling the mileage
at which the conversion was done. Add this number to the mileage displayed
on the new dash to get the correct total, unless there is an asterisk in the
odometer display. If there is an asterisk, all bets are off, you have to
rely on other data to know the true mileage. Since your dad bought it new,
I assume you have the paperwork to demonstrate the true total miles.
Dick Benjamin
----- Original Message -----
From: "Larry Noska" <lnoska@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, July 01, 2004 1:44 PM
Subject: RE: IML: 80's starting problems
> Can any body tell me why the instrument cluster was changed when my car
was
> converted?
>
> Dads 82
>
> Lawrence R Noska
> lnoska@xxxxxxxxxxxx
> Hauser, ID 83854
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: mailing-list-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> [mailto:mailing-list-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Neil Thorpe
> Sent: Thursday, July 01, 2004 12:00 PM
> To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: IML: 80's starting problems
>
> Oh go on then I'll chip in.
>
> DB is on the money again as ripping off the EFi and adding an inferior
carb
> is silly unless the EFI is completely dead. When working correctly the EFI
> cars
> start and run very well.
>
> The air filter is not the only part of the induction that should be looked
> at,
> the inlet manifold must be sealed properly, the throttle body must also
> be sealed well too, this is where one of the inherent problems lie
> as the thick baseplate gasket has aluminium (I'm English you spell it how
> you like)
> spacers built into it so when it has been crushed for a few years it
cannot
> be retorqued for a better seal, the best way is to remove the HSA and the
> throttle
> body clean it all up and fit new gaskets with some sealant (just to make
> sure).
>
> Plug wires and plugs must be as new, fuel filters must be the same too.
>
> Now on to the rest, how fast is the engine cranking? a bad battery or a
> failing
> starter motor will not help the situation, these mopar starters do crank
> very
> fast when good, if the starter is lacklustre this will not help the engine
> start.
>
> My car had it's annual mandatory inspection today, the readings were as
> follows: -
>
> CO 0.08 % vol (maximum allowable is 3.50 % vol)
> HC 42 ppm vol (Maximum allowable 1200 ppm vol)
>
> The garage owner (an old colleague) said he was surprised at how low the
> readings
> were as new cars do not often read as low as the Imp did, praise
indeed!!!
> Neil Thorpe 82 Imp London England.
>
> p.s The other possible restriction in the fuel system could come from the
> in tank filter sock that sits around the pick up.
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Dick Benjamin" <dickb@xxxxxxxxx>
> To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Wednesday, June 30, 2004 5:21 AM
> Subject: IML: 80's starting problems
>
>
> > The converted cars are basically standard 318 powered cars such as the
New
> > Yorker or 5th Avenue from the early to mid 80s. Thus they have their
own
> > set of problems, but most of those are due to the limitations of
> carburetion
> > (and the "spark control") in that era brought about by epa rules.
> > Typically, they are somewhat balky in cold weather, and they don't
produce
> > the mileage of the EFI cars. They are certainly easier to keep running,
> as
> > just about all mechanics are very familiar with the cars.
> >
> > The EFI cars have advantages some of us are pleased with, and we are
> willing
> > to put up with the possibility of service problems due to the dealer and
> > other mechanics not being at all familiar with the cars. The usual
> defense
> > against these problems is to learn how to keep them running ourselves.
In
> > my experience (I've had 3 EFI cars and one converted car), the
occasional
> > frustrating problem is well worth the extra effort it sometimes
involves.
> >
> > As for durability and reliability, I'll cause a storm of protest with
the
> > following, but in my experience, the EFI cars, once straightened out,
are
> > rock solid reliable - we've driven ours all over the country and never
had
> a
> > breakdown on the road. And we've never had to deal with a screwed up
> > carburetor or a stuck choke either.
> >
> > Also, we've enjoyed 23 MPG plus (sometimes 25, and on one occasion, I
got
> > way better than that, in an attempt to see just how good it would do -
at
> 50
> > MPH on cruise, admittedly slightly downhill, and perhaps with a slight
> > tailwind, I carefully topped up in Carson City NV, then drove to Fallon
> NV,
> > topped up again, both times letting the automatic click-off stop the
> pump -
> > I got 44 MPG!)
> >
> > But usually on trips, I drive between 75 and 80 MPH, and I average about
> > 22-23 - this includes quite a bit of mountain driving, but very little
> city
> > driving. Around town, I average about 18.
> >
> > Now, I'll duck!
> >
> > Dick Benjamin
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Larry Noska" <lnoska@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > Sent: Tuesday, June 29, 2004 7:41 PM
> > Subject: RE: IML: My new '82
> >
> >
> > > As I have an 82 any and all starting problems interest me. Are the
> > starting
> > > problems just with the cars that haven't been converted??
> > >
> > > Dads 82
> > >
> > > Lawrence R Noska
> > > lnoska@xxxxxxxxxxxx
> > > Hauser, ID 83854
> >
> >
> >
> >
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