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Topic: A quick ??? re:convertible pump and fluid
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Ralph Rebandt
Gearhead Posts: 381
From: Farmington Hills, MI
Registered: Feb 2000
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posted 10-09-2001 11:11 PM
   
What kind of fluid goes in the convertible top pump, and where the heck do I put it in? I have removed the back seat, but I don't see a filler hole on the pump unit... what am I missing...dumb and blind
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kcode
Gearhead Posts: 2170
From: alvaton,ky,usa Suburb of Bowling Green, M&M #79, MCA #29208
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 10-09-2001 11:43 PM
Ralph,
Use Hydraulic oil. On one end there is a big slotted screw type fitting.  Mike
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mellowyellow
Gearhead Posts: 4608
From: So. Fl.
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 10-10-2001 07:28 AM
Most of the motors have the type of fitting that Mike mentions. Also, have seen the plug mounted right on the side of housing. There are some, though, that have a rubber plug on the end, The shop manual suggests using ATF type F. With a clean system, I started using multi purpose with no problem. If your problem has just started, look at the cylinders or lines.
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 13182
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 10-10-2001 01:36 PM
Brake fluid works well also. I have used it many times. As a matter of fact, that's the ONLY fluid that I have ever used in convertable top pumps. Right or wrong, it worked for me and never hurt anything.  ------------------
Alex Denysenko
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Ralph Rebandt
Gearhead Posts: 381
From: Farmington Hills, MI
Registered: Feb 2000
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posted 10-10-2001 05:06 PM
Thanks guys!! you are the best!Hope to get the 289 in the next week or so! Ralph
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