The Ford Barn

123finboy · 05-20-2013, 09:02 AM

How often should you "exercise" the top mechanism to keep it in good running order? I only drive my Skyliner on dry, sunny days when there is no threat of rain, so the top is always down. I do operate it about once a month just to keep the seals lubricated etc. Is that enough? Also, besides lubricating the linkage pivots, is there any other routine maintenance I should be doing? And is there a better lubricant to use than the 10W recommended by the shop manual?

A lot of questions, I know, so thanks in advance for any advice.

Bill Steiner · 05-20-2013, 10:48 AM

Sounds like you are doing OK. Bill

eshaver · 05-21-2013, 02:39 PM

I'm with Bill on this one . I've helped rebuild a couple of these electrical wonders .

Bill Steiner · 05-22-2013, 10:02 AM

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Hi eshaver, I was with Ford , Linc,Merc back in those days before I opened My own shop. I was the only one in town that would work on them. Bill

05-20-2013, 09:02 AM	#1
123finboy Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 35	Retractable questions How often should you "exercise" the top mechanism to keep it in good running order? I only drive my Skyliner on dry, sunny days when there is no threat of rain, so the top is always down. I do operate it about once a month just to keep the seals lubricated etc. Is that enough? Also, besides lubricating the linkage pivots, is there any other routine maintenance I should be doing? And is there a better lubricant to use than the 10W recommended by the shop manual? A lot of questions, I know, so thanks in advance for any advice.

05-20-2013, 10:48 AM	#2
Bill Steiner Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 263	Re: Retractable questions Sounds like you are doing OK. Bill

05-21-2013, 02:39 PM	#3
eshaver Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: currently Richmond Va. Posts: 33	Re: Retractable questions I'm with Bill on this one . I've helped rebuild a couple of these electrical wonders . __________________ See ya on the Road folks !

05-22-2013, 10:02 AM	#4
Bill Steiner Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 263	Re: Retractable questions Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Hi eshaver, I was with Ford , Linc,Merc back in those days before I opened My own shop. I was the only one in town that would work on them. Bill