Convertible top motor?

[rwood126]

I have a 89 GT Vert. Yesterday at lunch I lowerd my top...when I got back from lunch I tried to raise the top. It wen't up about a 1/4 of the way and stopped. Relays click when pressing the switch so I'm assuming the switch and relays are fine. Will the motor just go out without any warning signs. It's been working just fine with no delays.

 

[87GT Drop Top]

Do you hear it running? Try switching the relays to be sure.

 

[rwood126]

Do you hear it running? Try switching the relays to be sure.

I had the relays in stock...so I put 2 new relays in..still nothing. The motor is not making a sound. I just think its wierd for a motor to go out without any warning signs.

 

[BigDanTheMan]

its not, that is the way electric pumps are. i strongly encourage anyone with a vert who's motor konks out to replace it right away. moving the top up and down manually is always bends, cracks or snaps something and you'll end up spending more in the long run.

 

[rwood126]

its not, that is the way electric pumps are. i strongly encourage anyone with a vert who's motor konks out to replace it right away. moving the top up and down manually is always bends, cracks or snaps something and you'll end up spending more in the long run.

I had to put it up manually....but it will stay up till my new pump/motor comes in.

 

[monte87]

electric motors just die, when they die, Like a window motor-same theory!

 

[Pokageek]

Not to disagree but I removed my motor and aperatus and had it off for 2 years. Manual up and down with no issues.

 

[monte87]

bro, that had to be a pain in the balls evertime you wanna drop the top no?

Not to disagree but I removed my motor and aperatus and had it off for 2 years. Manual up and down with no issues.

 

[BigDanTheMan]

its actually not that bad doing it manually, but i wholly regret not replacing the motor when it went out. in a few years when the top needs replacing I am going to have to do the whole assembly too.

 

[monte87]

One thing i love, I can pull over @ any time-Press that button-and call it a day! Thats the cool part of having it. I wouldnt care to do it manually-If i had to, ya know.

 

[RYC CUKR]

When you replace the motor you can use any Ford power top motor from 1965 to 1993. They are the same motor. You will have to reuse the rubber grommets and such but the motor and housing are the same. My 93 has a 1965 convertible top motor in it.

 

[JKidd]

Will the motor just go out without any warning signs. It's been working just fine with no delays.

Yup. No warning whatsoever....at least that is how mine went a couple months ago. Not bad for a 17 year old motor, though. Replacement is pretty easy as well. I got a good deal from someone who sells them on Ebay. I can give you the info if you are interested (around $150 IIRC).

 

[Darknesssfs]

I know ths post is a lil old but i just replaced my motor. i hear it running but top not moving. just got car so askig for any info on what it could be. do i need to bleed the lines or just make sure the actuator is connected. lol ill check later just asking