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09-17-2021, 06:58 PM | #1 |
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1941 Ford Convertible
I have two screw jacks for the convertible top works. I don't have the motors!
Can anyone tell me the value of the screw jacks. I have never seen them for sale anyplace. |
09-17-2021, 07:45 PM | #2 |
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Re: 1941 Ford Convertible
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09-17-2021, 07:57 PM | #3 |
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Re: 1941 Ford Convertible
I didn't think screw jacks were used in 41'. They were used in 52'-53' Fords and Mercury's, but discontinued in 53', do to issues with the system. My understanding is that all the other convertibles used hydraulic pistons. That being said, maybe $50 each, if they are in excellent condition and not bent. They come up on e-bay from time to time.
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09-18-2021, 02:47 AM | #4 |
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Re: 1941 Ford Convertible
Screw Jacks for Convertibles. |
09-18-2021, 07:14 AM | #5 |
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Re: 1941 Ford Convertible
My 41 convertible has a PAIR of electric screw jacks, to raise and lower the top. A bi-directional motor each side located under the top mechanism to provide up/down force.
If the screw jacks get out of alignment/sequence with each other the top mechanism sticks/jams and you need to help it along a little bit. I think for this reason, they went to other systems. Vacuum and hydraulic possibly. I'm not an expert but have repaired a hydraulic system on a 47 vert, and I believe Ford later went to a single central electric motor driving left and right screw shafts to provide the lifting force. Last edited by fortyonerag; 09-18-2021 at 07:19 AM. |
09-18-2021, 07:18 AM | #6 |
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09-18-2021, 05:25 PM | #7 |
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Re: 1941 Ford Convertible
I was lucky enough to get an complete back up system for my 53' Merc. Pictured above.
Maybe some of these will help you sort it out. This is a 4 wire motor. The one in my car is a three wire motor. From the wiring diagram, looks like Lincolns had 3 wire motors and Mercury's had 4 wire motors. |
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