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11-01-2010, 01:30 PM | #1 |
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1940 Convertible top cylinders
Does anyone know where to get 1940 Ford Convertible Top Vacuum Cylinders rebuilt? Mine are not total junk, but they will not lift or retract without assistance by hand. Thanks GARY [email protected] 402-770-3348
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11-01-2010, 03:05 PM | #2 |
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Re: 1940 Convertible top cylinders
Not sure if they have the vacuum cylinders but try Hydro-E-Lectric in Punta Gorda, FL.
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11-01-2010, 03:19 PM | #3 |
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Re: 1940 Convertible top cylinders
I have a service instruction for vacuum operated tops and it says to use a mixture of neatsfoot oil and kerosene 50/50. Remove a hose at the top of the cyl. and suck in 1 oz by operating the piston downward which will draw lubricant into the cyl. Work piston up and down several times. Did this to mine they are still working after several years. One problem is that top comes back down so fast have to oper it very slow and catch it with my hand so i don't break the hold down latches. This may save you some needless expense and it won't hurt to try. If I can figure out how to do it I will send you the complete instruction.
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11-01-2010, 06:00 PM | #4 |
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Re: 1940 Convertible top cylinders
Gentlemen; Thanks for the help. I pulled the cylinders apart and they have some very light surface corrosion, the leather seals are still intact, I may try to clean up the cylinder and soak the seals, then reassemble and try to run them up and down several times to see what happens. Maybe try the neatsfoot oil and kerosene mixture also. Car was sitting for many years prior to restoration. If this doesn't work, I guess a vacuum cylinder isn't much different than an air cylinder except for the leather seals.
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11-01-2010, 06:15 PM | #5 |
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Re: 1940 Convertible top cylinders
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