Re: Convertible filler plug?

[Herb <zephyr9900@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Bill,

This could get lengthy and is stuff I do my self.  First off dirt and grime
is the downfall to the top and especially seals & plastic rear windows!!  I
clean my top with a scrub brush and mild soap and rinsing well to get all
soap & dirt residue off a few times a year.  Plastic window, I use mild soap
and my bare hand only, anything else seems to scratch it and again rinse
well.  One other solution to use is a mixture of 40% rubbing alcohol and 60%
water and your bare hand again rinsing well.  When ever I let my top down I
make sure the window folds and not wads up causing wrinkles and scratches,
and use a soft cloth in the fold to keep the window from chaffing itself. 
Over the winter or in storage I release the latches and let the seals relax
so they don't get smashed into place and harden.  About once or twice a year
I take silicone spray and spray some in the cap or spray liberally straight
on a soft cloth and use it to clean and lube all the seals especially the
one across the front as it gets the most dirt from driving.  I also like to
work it into the groves that the side windows seal to.  It sure won't hurt
to do the cleaning more often but once a year should suffice.  Now the frame
 again armed with silicone spray I get the top to the point of vertical and
stop.  At that time using a tube on the spay nozzle and a rag I spray every
joint & hinge that moves and follow up with a rag wipe to clean the excess
off.  For the areas that you don't want to take a chance with the over spray
use a Q tip dipped in silicone to apply it to the movable areas.  I then let
the top down and hit what ever joints I can get to again.  Now run your top
up and down a couple of times to work it all in.  If you have a rusty
looking joint or hinge I use PB blaster sprayed into the lid and with a Q
tip apply it to the area until it runs smooth with no squeaks or binds.  Now
that the top is down I clean & wax the chrome across the top of the
windshield that the top seal mates with.  While you have the silicone spray
out now is a good time to liberally spray the spring, rollers and hinges on
your garage door!! (;   As far as the fluid in the reservoir it is a closed
system and should be OK but after 40 sum years it sure would not harm
pulling the plug and with a hose and a syringe pull some fluid out and
replace with a like amount and kind of new fluid once in the up position and
again in the down position making sure you replace the plug before running
the pump or you probably will have another cleaning project on your hands. 
Why in the top up and again in the top down position, you are charging or
filling the top of your cylinders with fluid putting the top down and doing
the reverse putting the top up, so in theory the old fluid is now moved to
the reservoir from the top of the cylinder and the cylinder bottom now has
the new fluid in it that you just changed.  I hope this is not to long and
has been of some help, if I have lost anyone feel free to ask because I feel
the only dumb question is the one you don't ask to clarify your thoughts!

      
 Herb 
 
1959 Coronet 326 Poly
1963 Fury 2D/HT 6.1
1963 Sport Fury Convertible 361
1970 Challenger RT 440
1999 Durango SLT 5.9
2006 300-C Heritage 5.7
2008 SRT-8 Magnum 6.1
St. Louis, MO.
 
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-------Original Message-------
 
From: Bill
Date: 4/17/2009 6:57:49 AM
To: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: Convertible filler plug?
 
This brings up a good point. What is the service interval for a
convertible top system and what should be involved. Mine currently
seems to work VERY well. I know I should be doing maintenance on it
but have NO idea what I should do or even where it begin!
 
Herb - you seem to have the droptop stuff down pat! Educate us
convertible newbies please!!!
 
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Bill M
65 Coronet 500 'vert
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