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edwardbarras · 11-24-2022, 05:55 PM

On a wiring diagram for a 49 & 50 Ford, there is something where wires run to something called a Hydro motor. What is it?

Bob C · 11-24-2022, 06:21 PM

May be for convertible top.

19Fordy · 11-24-2022, 06:39 PM

Bob is correct. Hydro-E- Lectric is a company that deals with convertible top motors including early Ford.
https://www.bing.com/search?q=hydro+...rts&FORM=QSRE1

49-51 Merc. top motors are located inside the driver side fender panel.
I think Ford is the same. They look similar to a starter motor.

petehoovie · 11-24-2022, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 19Fordy

Bob is correct. Hydro-E- Lectric is a company that deals with convertible top motors including early Ford.
https://www.bing.com/search?q=hydro+...rts&FORM=QSRE1

49-51 Merc. top motors are located inside the driver side fender panel.
I think Ford is the same. They look similar to a starter motor.

Robz51 · 11-25-2022, 07:17 AM

I'm not a converible owner but pretty sure the hydraulic pump/motor is on driver's side firewall on 49-50 Fords. It's pretty hard to miss. Should also be some hydraulic lines going across the firewall for this pump.
Rob

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pistonbroke · 11-25-2022, 09:54 AM

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Didn't some Mercury's have hydraulic power windows? Tim

mcgarrett · 11-25-2022, 11:48 AM

pistonbroke,
Yes they did.

tubman · 11-25-2022, 11:56 AM

I bought a very solid '48 Buick Super convertible out of Montana once. It had a power top, power windows, a power seat, and a lot of missing paint.

rotorwrench · 11-25-2022, 12:02 PM

Hydraulic windows and seat were optional on Mercury and Lincoln cars.

11-24-2022, 05:55 PM	#1
edwardbarras Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 47	1949 ford flathead v8 On a wiring diagram for a 49 & 50 Ford, there is something where wires run to something called a Hydro motor. What is it?

11-24-2022, 06:39 PM	#3
19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 10,949	Re: 1949 ford flathead v8 Bob is correct. Hydro-E- Lectric is a company that deals with convertible top motors including early Ford. https://www.bing.com/search?q=hydro+...rts&FORM=QSRE1 49-51 Merc. top motors are located inside the driver side fender panel. I think Ford is the same. They look similar to a starter motor.

11-25-2022, 07:17 AM	#5
Robz51 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rogers, AR, USA Posts: 142	Re: 1949 ford flathead v8 I'm not a converible owner but pretty sure the hydraulic pump/motor is on driver's side firewall on 49-50 Fords. It's pretty hard to miss. Should also be some hydraulic lines going across the firewall for this pump. Rob Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk

11-25-2022, 09:54 AM	#6
pistonbroke Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Perry Mo. Posts: 485	Re: 1949 ford flathead v8 Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Didn't some Mercury's have hydraulic power windows? Tim

11-25-2022, 11:48 AM	#7
mcgarrett Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Waxahachie, Texas Posts: 949	Re: 1949 ford flathead v8 pistonbroke, Yes they did.

11-25-2022, 11:56 AM	#8
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 10,319	Re: 1949 ford flathead v8 I bought a very solid '48 Buick Super convertible out of Montana once. It had a power top, power windows, a power seat, and a lot of missing paint.

11-25-2022, 12:02 PM	#9
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,436	Re: 1949 ford flathead v8 Hydraulic windows and seat were optional on Mercury and Lincoln cars.