69 fury III convertible top issues Circuit breaker?

[69fury68]

Hey ive been working on restoring convertible top system, i've replaced the lines, had the motor rebuilt, and got a pair of brand new cylinder rams... I bleed the lines of air and all i get is 3 seconds of power out of the motor. Ive tried from the stock wiring at the switch and i get the same result if i hook power up strait to the motor. I guess I'm Trying to convince myself that i don't have to pull the mess apart one more time and drag the motor back to this guy. Im trying to get this done so i don't have to worry about messing up my new interior.

Where is the conv. top circuit breaker located and is there a diagram of this system?

 

[D Cluley]

I don't know for sure about '69, but this is how my '65 is set up.

Circuit breaker is behind the drivers side kick panel under the dash. From the breaker a red wire runs to the switch. From the switch to the top pump there are two wires (one yellow, one brown?) that plug into the yellow/red wires on the pump. Finally the pump has a separate black wire for the ground connection.

I think the pump motor has another breaker built into it.

 

[bluefury361]

You might try disconnecting the cylinders from the top frame and operating the motor. A binding or stiff top frame may be causing resistance.
If not then the motor is the likely problem.

 

[69fury68]

thanks guys im going to mess with it we will see. great info!

 

[69fury68]

the breaker is separate from the fuse box right? i've replaced all the fuses dissembled the box and cleaned lubricated it wd to make better connections a month ago.

 

[bluefury361]

the breaker is separate from the fuse box right?QUOTE]

Yes ...... Usually located behind the driver side kick panel. The FSM will show a wiring diagram of all elect systems in your car ..... You DO have a FSM, don't you ....?