Delco‑Remy 1962364 Potentiometer (NOS)
Description:
Delco‑Remy Potentiometer — GM Part No. 1962364 — New Old Stock Original GM/Delco‑Remy electrical component used in mid‑century GM vehicles and industrial applications requiring adjustable resistance for gauges, senders, and control modules. This is a clean, unused NOS unit in its original Delco‑Remy packaging.
Specifications
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Manufacturer: Delco‑Remy (General Motors)
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GM Part Number: 1962364
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Component Type: Potentiometer (variable resistor)
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Function: Adjustable resistance for electrical control circuits
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Condition: NOS — original box, clean terminals, no corrosion
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Era: 1960s–1970s GM electrical catalog
Typical Uses
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Instrument cluster calibration
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Gauge control (fuel, temp, or special‑purpose circuits)
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Industrial GM‑powered equipment requiring adjustable resistance
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Dealer‑installed electrical service adjustments
Why This Unit Matters
Delco‑Remy electrical components from this era are increasingly scarce, especially in sealed packaging. Potentiometers were low‑volume service parts, making NOS examples desirable for restorers who want correct GM‑branded components.
🟦 CROSS‑REFERENCE CHART — Delco‑Remy 1962364
Because potentiometers are application‑specific, cross‑references are based on function and resistance range, not identical GM numbers.
| Manufacturer | Equivalent Part Number | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Delco‑Remy (later GM) | 199XXXX series | Later supersession families for variable resistors |
| AC‑Delco | D‑series electrical service parts | Functional replacements depending on resistance value |
| Standard Motor Products | VR‑series | Variable resistor / potentiometer equivalents |
| Cole‑Hersee | 74600‑series | Industrial adjustable resistors |
| Generic Industrial | 0–100Ω or 0–500Ω adjustable potentiometer | Functional replacement depending on circuit requirements |
🟧 FITMENT MATRIX — GM & Industrial Applications Using 1962364
Because potentiometers were used across multiple GM divisions, the matrix below reflects the most common platforms where Delco‑Remy adjustable resistors were installed.
1. GM Automotive (1960s–1970s)
| Division | Systems Using This Style of Potentiometer |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet | Instrument cluster calibration, fuel sender trim, heater/AC control circuits |
| Pontiac | Gauge calibration, dash electrical adjustments |
| Oldsmobile | Electrical service adjustments, cluster tuning |
| Buick | Variable‑resistance dash circuits |
| GMC Trucks | Heavy‑duty gauge systems and service adjustments |
2. GM Industrial & Fleet Equipment
| Platform | Notes |
|---|---|
| GM‑powered forklifts | Used for gauge calibration and control circuits |
| GM industrial engines | Adjustable resistance for control panels |
| Generator sets (GM‑powered) | Used in voltage regulation and panel calibration |
| Agricultural equipment using GM power units | Dash and control‑panel variable resistance |
3. Dealer & Service Department Usage
This part was also sold as a service‑only calibration tool for:
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Fuel gauge correction
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Temperature gauge calibration
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Cluster rebuilds
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Electrical troubleshooting
This explains why many NOS examples survive in small boxes — they were stocked in dealership electrical bins.
NOTE - MADE IN THE USA