[Joust]

I pulled the wires on my motor/compressor and applied 12v directly to it. no movement. just some clicking. Didn't do it for long for fear of burning something out.
Am I correct in thinking that this is a compressor and the cylinders that move the roof are pneumatic?
sounds like my compressor/motor is seized. can they be repaired?

[R68GTO]

It's basically a hydraulic system including the lift cylinders. Disconnect the cylinders where the rod end mounts to the top frame and try your mtor/pump again. If the cylinders move up and down, you may have a binding issue with your top frame.

[Joust]

I actually did that and lifted the top.
i didn't try the motor again though. I will do that though.

[Joust]

looks like this pump is seized.
are there any instructions on opening it? its trying to move. I'm sure it just needs to be cleaned inside.

[65WJ]

iirc there is a small o'ring between the resevoir and the motor. It fails and allows fluid in the windings shorting out the motor. It is easy to remove, 1 connection and 3 grommets. Take the resevoir off and check the o'ring.
They sell remanufactured pumps.
Oh and you can use tranny fluid to fill it back up.

patrick

[Joust]

awesome. I'll give it a shot.

[Joust]

I opened the motor and it all looks good. there was a bit of dirt and flakes of rust that might have been causing my problems. Everything seemed to move freely.

I'll clean it and reassemble.