1959 convertible
Please review the following and see if I’ve forgotten anything. Feel free to offer opinions or alternate procedures.
The facts:
Car was not run for at least 11 years. Now running.
Hydraulic hose for top was repaired with duct tape. Leaking is obvious.
Pump reservoir is almost empty.
Pump motors runs when power is applied.
Rams do not function properly when power applied probably due to no fluid and /or due to age there could be other issues.
Pitting may have occurred on the exposed ram shafts.
Concerns:
After filling the reservoir - Under pressure ram seals and or pump seals may blow out with consequent damages.
Rams and pump may prove inoperable anyway.
The plan:
Remove the pump and rams as a unit and secure to the bench. Replace all hoses. Add fluid and apply power for several cycles. If everything works clean up and reinstall. If something fails replace and then reinstall.
Thanks, Chris
Please review the following and see if I’ve forgotten anything. Feel free to offer opinions or alternate procedures.
The facts:
Car was not run for at least 11 years. Now running.
Hydraulic hose for top was repaired with duct tape. Leaking is obvious.
Pump reservoir is almost empty.
Pump motors runs when power is applied.
Rams do not function properly when power applied probably due to no fluid and /or due to age there could be other issues.
Pitting may have occurred on the exposed ram shafts.
Concerns:
After filling the reservoir - Under pressure ram seals and or pump seals may blow out with consequent damages.
Rams and pump may prove inoperable anyway.
The plan:
Remove the pump and rams as a unit and secure to the bench. Replace all hoses. Add fluid and apply power for several cycles. If everything works clean up and reinstall. If something fails replace and then reinstall.
Thanks, Chris
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