What kind of fluid do you put in a convertible top?
What kind of fluid do you put in a convertible top?
NOTE-Pumps and cylinders purchased from Convertible Top Specialists may be filled with fluid, this fluid will either be Dextron III automatic transmission fluid or mineral hydraulic oil. The fluids are compatible with each other but not with brake fluid.
How to fill up the convertible top hydraulic fluid?
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How do you fill up a convertible top?
The procedure for filling is good just ignore the part about about the top position being critical. Fill the reservoir to the bottom edge of the hole. raise and lower the top 2-3 time then refill. In a correctly operating system both cylinders will be full at all times whether the top is up or down or halfway.
How do you fill hydraulic fluid in a pelican?
I used a long piece of plastic tubing inserted into the oil can like a soda straw, then sucked the oil up in the tube until it was a few inches from my mouth, then pinched the hose off, moved the other end of the hose from the oil can to the fill hole (having already removed the little screw) and let the oil drain from the hose into the reservoir.
How can I stop the flow of hydraulic fluid?
Once it filled to about 6 or 8 inches from my mouth, I stopped, pulled the tube from the container, put a finger over the end of the tube, stuck it in the reservoir fill hole, and let it drain in via gravity. If you got too much in the tube, you can stop the flow with a thumb over the end of the tube. It worked quite well, and cost nothing.
How do you add fluid to a convertible top?
Put a rag under the opening in the pump resevoir to catch drips and fill it till it overflows. I too use a turkey baster, but I slip a clear hose over the end to give me a little room to work. Cycle the top as far as it will cycle and fill it again.
What kind of hydraulic fluid does a convertible use?
Convertible hydraulic fluid? This question is for the guys who own a convertible. I wanted to know what type of fluid you use for your hydraulic pump. I’m assuming hydraulic fluid.
Do you blow a hose when filling a convertible top?
You will not blow a hose because of the position of the top when you fill. The procedure for filling is good just ignore the part about about the top position being critical. Fill the reservoir to the bottom edge of the hole. raise and lower the top 2-3 time then refill.
Which is the correct position for a convertible top?
Most readers searching for help will assume that the closed position refers to the top being closed and latched when actually, the convertible top should be in the down position when checking fluid.
