Thanks, Bart, for providing information on the CVR unit on my '59. It appears that the CVR in it went south, sometime prior to me buying it, but it did not take out the gauges. Putting a new CVR unit in brought the fuel and temperature gauges to life it looks like. We tested them with 6V and they indicated movement. At first we were getting 12V into the CVR and 12V out as we tested it without the gauges hooked up. Then Bart reminded us that you have to have the CVR unit grounded. As soon as we did that, we got 12V in and 6V out to the gauges. It actually fluctuates between 6V and 8V, but we were told that was normal.
When the CVR unit that was in there went out, the previous owner(s) apparently bypassed it, put in a mechanical fuel and temperature gauge instead of replacing the CVR. We fixed all that, disconnecting those gauges and hooking the CVR to the original gauges again. We think the fuel sending unit in the gas tank might be out though. That is something we will have to look into. Also, there is no temperature sensor or sending unit on the engine block, and no wiring to the temperature gauge. It looks like someone took it off. We will put one on, and wire it up to the gauge this coming weekend. Hopefully, that will take care of that problem.
The clock does not work, and that is not related to any CVR problem that I know of. We will want to get into that area as soon as we can and see why it is not working. If necessary, I will have it rebuilt or replaced.
Slowly, but surely, we are fixing things that have gone out on this Bird. If anyone has any comments as to what to look for working in these areas, please let me know.
If anyone has extra rear semi-circular extension pieces that go around the left and right tail lights, please let me know. I thought I had a set of them locked up, but lost out on those today. I just got the bars that go across the top of the tail lights. So I need the rest of the set so I can complete the rear part of the external dress up kit. I am working on getting the headlight covers. I have the other components. I know I can get them from the dealers, but they are costly.
In a week or two, or so, I hope to have this Bird out driving. The brakes have been fixed, the detent and shifting problems have been fixed. I am glad to get rid of the generator and get a good alternator in place of it. It seems to be working fine.
Anything you can suggest in trouble shooting this Bird is appreciated. There is a great wealth of knowledge here. Thanks, Guys! Ray ~ Yellow Rose
When the CVR unit that was in there went out, the previous owner(s) apparently bypassed it, put in a mechanical fuel and temperature gauge instead of replacing the CVR. We fixed all that, disconnecting those gauges and hooking the CVR to the original gauges again. We think the fuel sending unit in the gas tank might be out though. That is something we will have to look into. Also, there is no temperature sensor or sending unit on the engine block, and no wiring to the temperature gauge. It looks like someone took it off. We will put one on, and wire it up to the gauge this coming weekend. Hopefully, that will take care of that problem.
The clock does not work, and that is not related to any CVR problem that I know of. We will want to get into that area as soon as we can and see why it is not working. If necessary, I will have it rebuilt or replaced.
Slowly, but surely, we are fixing things that have gone out on this Bird. If anyone has any comments as to what to look for working in these areas, please let me know.
If anyone has extra rear semi-circular extension pieces that go around the left and right tail lights, please let me know. I thought I had a set of them locked up, but lost out on those today. I just got the bars that go across the top of the tail lights. So I need the rest of the set so I can complete the rear part of the external dress up kit. I am working on getting the headlight covers. I have the other components. I know I can get them from the dealers, but they are costly.
In a week or two, or so, I hope to have this Bird out driving. The brakes have been fixed, the detent and shifting problems have been fixed. I am glad to get rid of the generator and get a good alternator in place of it. It seems to be working fine.
Anything you can suggest in trouble shooting this Bird is appreciated. There is a great wealth of knowledge here. Thanks, Guys! Ray ~ Yellow Rose
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