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08-24-2016, 02:34 PM | #1 |
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Convertible top motor runs, but does not pump
Hi,
We have a 47 Merc. convertible. Just had the convertible top motor rebuilt. Filled trans fluid to fill line in bottom cannaster. Pulled handle on dash control no fluid is pumping fluid out of cannaster. Even tried in and then out on control to get fluid started. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. We have another 47 Merc. convert, and that motor works fine, top goes up and down with ease. Thanks, Bob-Hampshire, Illinois |
08-24-2016, 02:36 PM | #2 |
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Re: Convertible top motor runs, but does not pump
The system is probably air-bound and needs to be bled. Ken
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08-24-2016, 03:18 PM | #3 |
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Re: Convertible top motor runs, but does not pump
That happen to me once and I had to prime the pump to get it to start pumping.
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08-24-2016, 07:07 PM | #4 |
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Re: Convertible top motor runs, but does not pump
KGS is correct. You need to flush all lines full of fluid as well as the areas of the pump with plugs. Flush clear to the cylinders. Then use a 12 volt battery to run the heck out of it. It will eventually come up to pressure. Takes a long time.
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08-24-2016, 08:04 PM | #5 |
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Re: Convertible top motor runs, but does not pump
Bob, I have a '47 Ford Conv. and I assume the top systems are similar. Mind didn't work at all because the brake fluid....original stuff in the pump....had turned to poop. So, I bought the pump rebuild kit and rebuilt.....not much room to work getting the pump in and out and I also replaced the hydraulic cylinders on each side in the rear because I also assumed they were filled with bad brake fluid. Filled it up with auto trans fluid and it took a while for it to make it's way to the cylinders...lots of foaming in the canister...thought I used the wrong grade of ATF....but as noted above once the air got out of the system....Viola, the top goes up and down. Great outfit in Fla. has parts for these units.
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08-25-2016, 07:08 AM | #6 |
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08-25-2016, 09:27 AM | #7 |
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Re: Convertible top motor runs, but does not pump
I chanced from brake fluid to ATF on my '49. New hoses, new cylinders and had no trouble getting it to operate. Didn't bled or anything, filled with oil and it operated fine.
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