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itsa52 · 06-03-2015, 10:17 AM

These old drop tops don't go up and down the fastest, either screw type or hydraulics. I have mine apart right now and there are no bushings on the pins and the fit and finish is really pretty crappy.. Curious if anyone has reamed the holes out and added a bushing to reduce friction and help things along a bit.

51 MERC-CT · 06-03-2015, 10:39 AM

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Have not done it specifically on a convt. top but have on other applications.
If you have enough meat to open holes to bushing size, go for it.
Have found bronze bushings in the hardware store.
Best to see what's available first.

06-03-2015, 10:17 AM	#1
itsa52 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Nebraska Posts: 603	Hinge pins on Convert tops These old drop tops don't go up and down the fastest, either screw type or hydraulics. I have mine apart right now and there are no bushings on the pins and the fit and finish is really pretty crappy.. Curious if anyone has reamed the holes out and added a bushing to reduce friction and help things along a bit.

06-03-2015, 10:39 AM	#2
51 MERC-CT Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: East Hartford, Ct Posts: 5,898	Re: Hinge pins on Convert tops Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Have not done it specifically on a convt. top but have on other applications. If you have enough meat to open holes to bushing size, go for it. Have found bronze bushings in the hardware store. Best to see what's available first. __________________ DON'T RECALL DOING SOMETHING FOR MYSELF BASED ON SOMEONE ELSE'S LIKES OR DISLIKES