Bleeding/Filling Convertible Top Motor and Lines
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Bleeding/Filling Convertible Top Motor and Lines
Hi folks,
Have a convertible top question. We're putting things back together now looking good cant wait to show pics but I have a concern. When lowering the top I noticed that there is a lot of air going through the top lines and at some point on the way down I see no fluid going through the lines and of course the tops slooooooowly goes down. I stop trying to put it down so I don't burn out the motor.
My question is this. I had someone replace the hoses and so I know there is tons of air in the line. I've looked at the cryptic Fisher manual and does anyone have a easier way to FILL and PRIME the lines! OR do you have a craftier way of creating the hose that needs to be put into the motor. Looking for ideas as i want to do this next week.
Help would be greatful.
Have a convertible top question. We're putting things back together now looking good cant wait to show pics but I have a concern. When lowering the top I noticed that there is a lot of air going through the top lines and at some point on the way down I see no fluid going through the lines and of course the tops slooooooowly goes down. I stop trying to put it down so I don't burn out the motor.
My question is this. I had someone replace the hoses and so I know there is tons of air in the line. I've looked at the cryptic Fisher manual and does anyone have a easier way to FILL and PRIME the lines! OR do you have a craftier way of creating the hose that needs to be put into the motor. Looking for ideas as i want to do this next week.
Help would be greatful.
#2
I remember reading that part of the manual when I broke a hydraulic line while working on the interior. I was confused.
Ultimately, I added fluid using some clear tubing and one of those colored ketchup/mustard squeeze bottles that my wife bought for parties. I didn't make the fancy plug the manual calls for.
I simply don't recall whether the air bubbles worked themselves out or not. But the top works, well except for the holes in it!
Ultimately, I added fluid using some clear tubing and one of those colored ketchup/mustard squeeze bottles that my wife bought for parties. I didn't make the fancy plug the manual calls for.
I simply don't recall whether the air bubbles worked themselves out or not. But the top works, well except for the holes in it!
#3
I disconnected the cylinders from the top frame, run them in and out and checked the fluid often as I did this. (they did not extend the same rate, one opened before the other) Used a squirt oil can to fill. Then as I saw less air, I hooked them back up and and did the same thing. Eventually I saw little air in the lines, topped it off and left it. I believe Hydro-E-lectric had instructions on line.
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