Re: 55 Clipper Custom T/L problem

Posted by Loyd Smith On 2007/11/15 9:27:05

Mr Pushbutton

I've been running one of the (solid state) T/L control units on my car now for a little over a year. Like you, I assume that they're using the 555 timers but haven't taken it apart to verify. Being very familiar with the ice cube style relays from my days selling and installing low voltage card key entry and exit systems in commercial buildings, I would have attempted that, myself, if hadn't been on the road working and depending on someone else.

The solid state control box seems to work exactly as the old one did (until it died) and have made several road trips (the latest being from Orlando to Miami and back through some fairly heavy rain showers, day before yesterday). I've got the '55 Pat adjusted to sit about an inch higher in the rear (just because I prefer it that way). Works for me.