Top Motor Interchange

[hilly7]

HI, I have a 70 LeSabre. Whoever had it at sometime took the motor (guessing) that set behind the rear seat in the well. What years will interchange with this?

[flynbuick]

Any boat Buick convert. 65 -70

Gm# 5044611.

Where else but V8Buick?

[hilly7]

Hey thanks.

[hilly7]

Thanks for the info on that. If I could ask one more favor. Does this look like it? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4518306759. I asked and response was "Not sure what years in the 60's but think the later years; will fit probably all Buick's in the 70's. Have seen this on 1970 Electra and Lesabre and also have it on my 1973 Olds; also have seen it on 1978 Elect. 225.' Is that even possible?
Thanks, Anthony

[yuk]

71-76 gm full-sized convertibles did not have hydraulic tops. they were gear driven with a single motor (like a power window motor)attached to a gear reduction box that had cables much like a power seat cables has running to a worm gear driven box at each side of the car where the frame connects to the body.

the motor/pump in the ebay ad is definatly NOT for a full-sized 71-76 model ... it does kinda look like one from a 65-70 model ...but i aint sure.

[flynbuick]

Ask for the GM part number off the case above to verify. 71 and up are not the same. When I say Buick Boat I am excluding Skylaks and Specials which are not the same even during 65-70. I suggest you consider buying one from vendor out of Hemmings that will give you a warranty. I think one company is called Hyro-Electric.

[hilly7]

Hi, Thanks. Called them today and their sending out a catalog to me.