21raceabout Posted May 17, 2002 Share Posted May 17, 2002 Folks; a family friend has a 55 Chevy Belair convertible with a power top. The problem is that the power system does not seem to have the "umph" to raise the top any more. I am completely unfamiliar with the system, I hear motor(s)running when we push/pull the switch but no motion. Is it a hydraulic system that might be low on fluid? THANKS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Guy Posted May 17, 2002 Share Posted May 17, 2002 Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
21raceabout Posted May 18, 2002 Author Share Posted May 18, 2002 OK, so you probably know the next series of questions... where does one refill the system? I see a "box" in the very front of the trunk... what kind of fluid should we use? - hydraulic oil as used in heavy equipment? THANKS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Guy Posted May 18, 2002 Share Posted May 18, 2002 I am not sure of the location of the hydraulic unit, but it is probably in or under the box. You will find a rubber plug in the center.Pull the plug ang fill the unit with hydraulic jack oil, and it should work. The hydraulic unit is a cylindrical piece about 12 inches long and 3-4 inches in diameter.You should be able to follow the hydraulic lines from the cylinders to the unit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
21raceabout Posted May 18, 2002 Author Share Posted May 18, 2002 Thank you very much - we will give that a shot. Thanks again for your help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Randy Berger Posted May 21, 2002 Share Posted May 21, 2002 Verify what type of fluid is already in this unit. Some older ones use brake fluid, some use automatic transmission fluid. These are incompatible with each other. The owners manual or shop manual should tell what kind of fluid is required. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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