Common questions

How do you fill a Mustang top hydraulic motor?

How do you fill a Mustang top hydraulic motor?

Carefully remove the fill plug from the Mustang convertible top hydraulic motor . 33. Fill the reservoir with Dexron II ATF until the fluid runs out of the fill hole. Leave the fill plug out. This can be easily done by using a small funnel with a piece of hose attached to the funnel or by using a pump oil can.

What’s the hydraulic pressure on a Mustang convertible?

Directly replacing your old worn out factory motor, this Convertible Top Hydraulic Motor is going to maintain a constant hydraulic pressure of three hundred to three hundred twenty five pounds per square inch, allowing for an improved raising and lowering of the top on your 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 or 2004 Mustang.

Can You rebuild a convertible top on a Ford Mustang?

We offer replacement convertible top hydraulic cylinders, convertible top motors and convertible top hydraulic hoses. We offer a convertible motor rebuild service as well. The rebuild service will provide savings over a new motor and a guaranteed functioning Mustang top motor.

What kind of fluid does a Mustang use?

They reccomended ATF Mercon V so that is what I used. Click to expand… That’s what it says on the motor but the fluid is clear and serveral pumps that I found at the junk yard also had clear fluid as well. I’m wondering if it’s power steering fluid or hydraulic?? Any thoughts Click to expand…

Carefully remove the fill plug from the Mustang convertible top hydraulic motor . 33. Fill the reservoir with Dexron II ATF until the fluid runs out of the fill hole. Leave the fill plug out. This can be easily done by using a small funnel with a piece of hose attached to the funnel or by using a pump oil can.

Directly replacing your old worn out factory motor, this Convertible Top Hydraulic Motor is going to maintain a constant hydraulic pressure of three hundred to three hundred twenty five pounds per square inch, allowing for an improved raising and lowering of the top on your 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 or 2004 Mustang.

They reccomended ATF Mercon V so that is what I used. Click to expand… That’s what it says on the motor but the fluid is clear and serveral pumps that I found at the junk yard also had clear fluid as well. I’m wondering if it’s power steering fluid or hydraulic?? Any thoughts Click to expand…

Can a hydraulic lift cylinder on a Mustang be replaced?

Like any mechanical part on your Mustang, these Hydraulic Lift Cylinders can break, requiring replacing, and there is nothing better than these new cylinders to replace them. They’re sold individually, but it is recommended that they be replaced in pairs.

Like any mechanical part on your Mustang, these Hydraulic Lift Cylinders can break, requiring replacing, and there is nothing better than these new cylinders to replace them. They’re sold individually, but it is recommended that they be replaced in pairs.

How do you remove a cylinder from a Mustang?

Move both lines up to the frame and attach them with a cable tie. This will hold the lines up and not allow any fluid to leak. It also keeps the lines free and clear of the work area and many of the Mustang miscellaneous convertible components . 23. Remove the cylinder. To start, remove the pin plate attaching nut with a 13mm wrench.

How to replace the Mustang convertible top hydraulic cylinder?

How to Replace the Mustang Convertible Top Hydraulic Cylinder. – YouTube How to Replace the Mustang Convertible Top Hydraulic Cylinder. If playback doesn’t begin shortly, try restarting your device.

What kind of hydraulic fluid does a Mustang use?

Click to expand… What they put in it at factory was probably hydraulic fluid that met the specs of that system. But if the motor has a sticker that says use ATF, then use ATF. You can only assume that the ATF is better then the original….think about it.

How to flush a convertible top motor / pump?

Some fluid comes out so I left 2 shop towel paper towels underneath where the grommet goes to catch any overflow fluid. Immediately the top went up much faster than it was going and did not need my physical assistance. 6. Reinstall Grommet and Remount Motor/Pump: This was by far the most difficult step.

Is it OK to fill the pump past the reservoir point?

You are not supposed to fill past the reservoir point because when the top is down the majority of the fluid is in the cylinders & when you put the top up the fluid transfers from the cylinders to the pump. Once I did this I mocked up the pump and made it level again, but did not mount it/just left it loose.

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