Re: Power Top Issues

["62-65-mail-list-club-Gary-H" <62-65-mail-list-club@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Thanks for the update Bill. Glad to hear all is working now!

Gary H. 

>  -------Original Message-------
 
>  
>  Well...turns out it was a combination of "connector-itis" & stupidity.
>  Went back into the dash and the power top wire had fallen down out of
>  sight behind some other wiring. Crisis averted, all good now. Thanks
>  everyone!
>  
>  Bill M
>  65 Coronet 500 'vert http://goo.gl/6xUS1
>  73 Dart Sport, 05 Ram 2500 CTD, 4WD, QC, LB, Laramie
>  14 Avenger R/T, 15 Durango R/T, 21 Model T Depot Hack
>  
>  On Tue, Sep 3, 2024 at 10:15 PM Doug J < > wrote:
>  
>  > You can get at the pins without taking anything else apart. Just
>  > look inside the quarter trim panel. Easily accessible. Don't try
>  > to do it without the pins removed. Once the cylinders are
>  > disconnected, you are just dealing with hinges and pivot pins.
>  > Won't hurt anything and it's not that hard to do. I've had to do it
>  > more than once in the 47 years I've owned my 63.
>  >
>  > Doug
>  > 63 Sport Fury ragtop
>  >
>  > On Sun, Sep 1, 2024 at 10:07 AM 62-65-mail-list-club-Gary-H
>  > < > wrote:
>  >
>  >> I read a blurb online that says that can be done if performed very
>  >> slowly and carefully. Validity of the source of this info is
>  >> unknown. Of course, you can move the top up/down manually with the
>  >> hydraulic cylinders disconnected.
>  >>
>  >> In the long run you will probably be happier with a normal
>  >> working unit, so hopefully the electrical issue gets resolved.
>  >>
>  >> Thanks,
>  >> Gary H.
>  >>
>  >>> -------Original Message-------
>  >>> From: Bill M
>  >>>
>  >>> Can i move the top without pulling the pins? or will it damage
>  >> the
>  >>> pump or other parts?
>  >>>
>  >>
>  >> -- 

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