Re: [Chrysler300] Question on refill of convertible pump/motor 300G

Lars

Von meinem iPhone gesendet

Ich bitte die Kürze und etwaige Schreibfehler zu entschuldigen.

Am 23.04.2020 um 13:42 schrieb Bob Merritt <bob@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>:

We have a video on replacing the convert top motor in a 62.
See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1idmIuCzNh0&feature=youtu.be

It goes into more detail than what you need to answer your question about
refill but still could be worth watching.

Regarding the working fluid, I have seen brake fluid used as late as 1964.
In my opinion atf or any hydraulic pump oil is better. I dislike brake fluid for its corrosive properties
but that is what the factory used back then.

The convert top mechanism is not a high stress - high temp system so any hydraulic fluid
will work.....atf, power steering, hyd jack oil. They are all way more than what you need.

The problems I've encountered with convert top systems are most often seized pump motors,
now and then a leak in the hyd cylinder.
Hydro-e-lectric, 5530 Independence Ct., Punta Gorda, FL 33982, 800-343-4261 or (941) 639-0437. http://www.hydroe.com/ will have the parts you need.

Hiho
Bob

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Sent: 4/22/2020 4:18:27 PM

Subject: [Chrysler300] Question on refill of convertible pump/motor 300G

Hello,

my name is Lars and we own a „barn find“ which we are currently trying to bring back to live. So far we have been quite successful and there seems to be no major rot.
So our aim is to repair or overhaul as much as possible in order to keep the unmolested status.. As i dont want to ruin the precious original power top motor, i thought i´d rather ask before being sorry.

The top is opening and closing, but real slow. Sounds at some point like it´s lacking liquid. This leads to my questions:

Is it better to remove seats to have better access, or through the boot?
Which side is the hole to refill, and how to open it?
Which fluid should i use to refill?

Thanks a lot for reading and giving advice

Best to you

Lars

PS: we have a manual, but it´s lacking the convertible part ☹