RE: IML: convertible top motor

["Dick Benjamin" <dickb@xxxxxxxxx>]

The commutator should be clean, shiny and bright gold in color. You can
clean it with fine sandpaper, but you need to be very sure to get all the
grit off it when you are done.   Then de-grease it with brake cleaner to
make sure you don't get it contaminated again.  The brushes need to be
cleaned off also.

O rings are in stock at any NAPA Store.  Be sure they know it is for Brake
Fluid, as there are different compounds used to make them.

There are folks who are in the business of rebuilding these motors - we've
mentioned them on the IML before - one I have used is San Gabriel
Convertible Top service, in San Gabriel CA.  Nice folks, and they know what
they are doing.

Dick Benjamin

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Sent: Monday, August 01, 2005 8:07 AM
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Subject: IML: convertible top motor

my 54 windsor convertible was sitting for 25 years. i have removed and 
cleaned the power top motor. . i cannot get it to work. the commutator 
area was wet from brake fluid leaking out and i cleaned all that up, 
however the commutator is black where the brushes sit on it and i think 
this is preventing electrical contact. the question i have for anyone 
familiar with these is should i considerr this a normal condition or 
should this be cleaned and what is the proper way to clean the 
commutator? also  there is an O ring between the reservoir and pump. 
where can O rings be purchased?  thanks,  dennis     53 imperial,  54 
windsor convertible. 


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