stangeba Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 I added a used Cruise control to my 71 about 30 years ago. It has served me well with several unexplained issues, where it would not engage. Each time I just took it apart, did really nothing and it would work again for several years. I bought a back up unit over 10 years ago just in case. Well is stopped working again last week so I started testing and found the "engage" button on the T/S lever would not send power properly, it would just flash for a brief second and go out when the button was pushed all the way in. I have a spare button so I tried it out with no luck, BUT the new switch was NOT grounded it was just plugged into the connector under the dash. I took apart the unit under the hood and sanded the two different "points" inside and couldn't find any other problem except this air filter that is falling apart. I removed the air filter, reinstalled everything and got it to work, with a then grounded replacement switch. Then even with the old switch worked! Does anyone know where to get this filter? I may make just one from a lawn mower filter. (I think it's ready to be replaced, don't you?) Thanks, Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stangeba Posted August 15, 2019 Author Share Posted August 15, 2019 Some pictures of a CC unit like mine. (rebuilt) The filter is under the square thing with holes in it. Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Peters Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 Hey Bruce, Looking at the filter you showed I was wondering if you would be able to use either a piece of scotch-bright pad or even something like the filter that goes into a home window air conditioner. rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1970mcss Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 Bruce, hear in Chicago we used AJR radio to rebuild the transducers. You might want to check with a rebuilder if any remain. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stangeba Posted August 15, 2019 Author Share Posted August 15, 2019 Good idea Rob! I was thinking of using a lawnmower "sponge" air filter and cutting it to fit. Paul, thanks for the name, I will see what they can do or what they have. Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Peters Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 Who is this Ron guy you speak of? I know, the "n" is right next to the "b", just pulling your chain. I have fat fingers and often make the same mistake. ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stangeba Posted August 15, 2019 Author Share Posted August 15, 2019 Sorry, corrected......... sometimes I push the wrong buttons, not my Cruise Control button.......... Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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