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Convertible Top Cylinder leaking...

Discussion in 'The ragtop shop' started by brmorr, Apr 27, 2007.

  1. brmorr

    brmorr Well-Known Member

    Ok, refilled my pump last night and put the top up and down a few times to notice that one of my top cylinders is leaking from the top seal. Can this seal be replaced or do I need a new cylinder? I checked hydroe.com, but I do not see it on there(maybe I am blind?) I would assume it is as simple as pulling the old seal and putting the new one in? Please let me know about this and where I might be able to get this seal.

    Thanks,
    Brian
     
    brmorr, Apr 27, 2007
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  2. 65specialconver

    65specialconver kennedy-bell MIA

    i rebuilt mine,finding the "o"gasket at napa:TU:
     
    65specialconver, Apr 27, 2007
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  3. brmorr

    brmorr Well-Known Member

    What size O gasket is that? This is going into a 72 convert, but I am sure the cylinders are the same across the years. What else did you rebuild on yours? Maybe I will just get it all!

    Thanks,
    Brian

     
    brmorr, Apr 27, 2007
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  4. GStage1

    GStage1 Always looking for parts!

    Your o-ring is bad....just remove it and match it up. You should have no problem finding one for it.
     
    GStage1, Apr 27, 2007
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  5. 65specialconver

    65specialconver kennedy-bell MIA

    new brushes,turned the armature,but then again....i can do that:laugh: had to make the brushes:pp what a pain,use 69-76 toyota alternator brushes.oh crap,my secrets out:laugh:
     
    65specialconver, Apr 28, 2007
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  6. 70SLCust

    70SLCust Member

    I have a cylinder that is leaking from the o-ring also. How does the cylinder come apart in order to get the o-ring out?

    Thanks
     
    70SLCust, May 2, 2007
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  7. brmorr

    brmorr Well-Known Member

    George had emailed me and told me to get a dental pick or scribe and pull the O ring out of the top of the cylinder. I was able to do that along with the little washer on top of the o-ring as well. Thing is that the end of the cylinder has a big eye that fastens to the top. How do you get the new o-ring on the cylinder rod?? Anyone know?

    Brian

     
    brmorr, May 2, 2007
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  8. dl7265

    dl7265 No car then Mopar

    Are you talking about the yoke ? If so is this the nylon bushing you need ?
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    DL
     
    dl7265, May 4, 2007
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  9. GStage1

    GStage1 Always looking for parts!

    I believe the new one will stretch over the rod end easily...you can spray a lil silicone spray lubricant on the rod end to easy the o-ring slipping over it.

    The bushing pictured above goes into the cylinder top housing and allows the cylinder to pivot as the top moves up and down.
     
    GStage1, May 4, 2007
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